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Bass Grades

Discussion in 'Technique [BG]' started by Scriv1989, Oct 16, 2011.


  1. Oct 16, 2011 #1
    Scriv1989

    Scriv1989

    Nov 19, 2009
    Hey,

    I have been playing bass for roughly 8-9 years but I have taught myself entirely, through books, scales and learning songs etc. I'd say I have a good feel for the instrument but I want to take my playing to higher level. Has anyone done bass grades and are they worth doing? If not then perhaps someone could share how they learnt? Right now I am a student so I'm not really in a position to pay for regular lessons.

    Any thoughts appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
  5. Oct 16, 2011 #2
    Mayers

    Mayers Guest

    Sep 28, 2007
    Well ... when I started playing bass I had lesson so I learned quickly for 4 years then I went to college on the double bass classical and jazz. So I learned a lot more the "how and why" and some of the musical genius of the past.

    after that I learned by myself some slap and tapping technic on bass. I prefer to learn new music instead.
     
  10. Oct 16, 2011 #3
    sammyp

    sammyp

    Aug 20, 2010
    NB, Canada
    what is bass grades? a course, a website? give us a little more! when it comes to graded music i'm only familiar with royal conservatory....

    i googled it and found registry of guitar tutors ....is this it? i'm sure it's a decent course ...however it is european so i'm not sure if a "grade" holds much weight internationally....the books are reasonably priced...

    it prolly wouldn't be a great deal different if hal leonard were to assign an exam/grading system to their into coure books! but until someone looks inside, it could be the best or worst bass course ever!?
     
  14. Oct 17, 2011 #4
    Scriv1989

    Scriv1989

    Nov 19, 2009
    Thanks for your input guys,

    Sorry I should have been a little more specific. I was looking at the rock school grades in particular. But I also saw the registry of guitar tutors one which looked promising. I'm just wondering if any of them are worth the investment or not thats all!

    I guess it wouldn't hurt to order a couple of the rock school grade books to check them out!

    Cheers,
    Aaron
     
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