Major: Groove Machine
The bass is often referred to as the glue that keeps everything together. So in this major we will put a big emphasis on the choice of groove and how busy it should be. As far as bass goes for me less is more, but it’s also fun to know when it’s time to put the pedal to the metal!! Of course we will look at left and right hand techniques in various styles like blues-funk, blues-rock, nice groovy shuffle and much more. Also, some stuff on patterns and how to change key easily, some chords to accompany soloist and probably some scales to go with those chords. We will learn about the music language between musicians on stage to be able to call the shots to others, and one of the very important things…how to listen.