Lesson Block #1:
From The Top
About This Lesson Block
The goal of this first lesson block is to give you a broad look at music and the bass guitar. With my students I've found thinking about music and the bass in this way really helps accelerate their learning. There aren't many exercises to play or quizzes to take -- just a bunch of important reading. Do not skip this lesson block!
Lessons in This Block:
the elements of music
Crash course on the basic building blocks of music.
the role of the bass
The traditional function and purpose of the bass guitar.
about music theory
What it is and why people study it.
mistakes beginners make
Where beginners often go wrong in their approach to learning bass.
protect your hearing
Serious stuff you need to know about musicians and hearing loss.
bass guitar resources
Important guides to tuning, setup, the parts of the bass, amps and more.
the musical alphabet
Understanding how music notes are named and how they relate to the bass.
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