Metal Bass

ILBS-220

The student will study style, interpretation, and creativity, via performance of transcriptions and études from various artists in the metal style. Weekly lessons will consist of harmonic, rhythmic, and technical aspects of metal bass playing. Topics will include playing in odd meters, tapping, finger style, energy level, attitude, picking, slap, alternate tunings, and focus on economy of motion.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
Bass principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Blended (Campus + Online)
Department
BASS
Course Chair
Steve Bailey
Taught By
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