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Course Overview
The Grade 1 Bass exam is for candidates who have been learning a relatively short time and have mastered the key basic skills. There are two types of exam available at Grade 1, Grade Exam or Performance Certificate. Please see the Examinations section for an explanation of the differences.
The Grade 2 Bass exam is for candidates who have been learning approximately one year to eighteen months and have established the key basic skills along with solid basic techniques. There are two types of exam available at Grade 2, Grade Exam or Performance Certificate.
The Grade 3 Bass exam is for candidates who have been learning approximately eighteen months to two years and have established the basic skills, preliminary stylistic techniques and the beginnings of stylistic awareness through the introduction of solo and improvisation work. There are two types of exam available at Grade 3, Grade Exam or Performance Certificate.
Who can join this course?
• Candidates who have completed Entry Level course.
• Candidates who want to pursue music as a career choice.
• Candidates who seeking international certificate for admission through ECA quota in universities.
• Candidates who want to secure UCAS points for admission n foreign university.
• Candidates who plan to become music teacher
Requirements
• Computer/Mobile/Tablet/Laptop
• Earphones/Buds
• Printer (OPTIONAL)
• Music Stand
• Electric/Acoustic Bass Guitar
• Bass Amplifier for Electric Bass Guitar
Learning Objectives
Grade 1
• Staccato markings, simple syncopation, dotted note values and eighth notes
• Major and Natural Minor scales; Major and Minor Pentatonic scales; Major and Minor arpeggios; riff playing
• Playback skills
Grade 2
• Shuffle rhythm, Latin rhythm, syncopation
• Major and Natural Minor, Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, Major and Minor arpeggios
• Playback and performance skills
Grade 3
• Soloing, improvising, walking bass lines
• Major and Natural Minor scales. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Blues scales, Major and Minor arpeggios, Dominant 7th arpeggios
• Playback and performance skills
