About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner rhythm section method players.
Introduces the Bass player and Drummer to their respective role within the rhythm section. Covers common rhythmical figures and techniques while illustrating the individual interpretation of each instrument. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like Time Signatures, that reinforce each new technique with real musical context.
Covers fundamental rhythmic patterns for improved musical understanding and proficiency.
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Notation symbols for bass include staccato, hammer-on, ghost notes, and accent marks, used to convey rhythm and articulation.
Tablature is introduced as a visual representation of bass notes on the fretboard.
Standard drum notation covers basic elements and symbols representing drum sounds and techniques.
Music notation basics cover staff reading, symbols such as bass clef, bar lines, and double bar lines.
Time signature fundamentals covered: structure and musical notation significance.
Covers the three types of repeat signs: two dots, a single dash, and diagonal lines, each representing distinct repetition scenarios.
Understanding music rhythm involves mastering note values, tempo, and time signatures.
Reads and interprets notes and rests in 4/4 time, covering half, quarter, whole, and dotted durations.
Eighth notes, their value in time signatures, and application in musical compositions are covered.
Syncopation is the emphasis of notes on off-beats, with techniques for recognizing and applying this rhythmic device.
Tied notes add the time value of a note to another without playing it, introducing nuances in musical timing.
Pick-ups, hammer-on techniques, and rhythmic variations are covered.
Introduces techniques for playing three-note chords, enhancing rhythmic complexity and musical expression.
Eighth note triplets are explored in various rhythms and styles, with applications demonstrated on both bass and drums.
The shuffle rhythm, a variant of triplets, is introduced, covering its fundamental pattern and applying it to bass and drum parts.
Displaced downbeats, syncopation, and rhythmic tension are examined through bass and drum patterns.
Triplets in 4/4 time: Quarter notes grouped into three equal parts for effective rhythmic playing.
Ghost notes on bass refer to subtle, muted tones used to add rhythmic interest and depth to musical patterns.
Introduces techniques for playing sixteenth-note triplets and explains the application of the triplet rule in complex rhythms.
Harmonics are introduced as a technique for adding texture and interest to bass lines, with practical applications explored.
Introduces basic concepts of introductory fills in music, covering examples and techniques for setting up songs or sections.
First and second endings, introducing repeat signs, and applying variations.
Odd time signatures are examined for their distinct features.
Introduces various rhythmic feels and techniques in 3/4 time, encompassing funk rock and jazz styles.
Introduces the rhythmic complexities of 5/4 time, a hallmark of funk music.
Understanding and interpreting mixed time signatures in music.
Recognizes and plays Latin grooves in various time signatures.
Covers the principles and applications of 7/4 time, a distinctive rhythmic pattern commonly found in rock music.
