ILBS 215 - Bass Lines From Motown/Atlantic

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILBS-112 or overall ensemble rating 2 Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals (electric bass recommended) Offered:Spring, Fall Description This course will examine the bass styles of James Jamerson, Carol Kaye, Jerry Jemmott, Chuck Rainey, Willie Weeks, Tommy Cogbill, Bob Babbitt, and David Hood, the bassists for Motown and Atlantic records during the 1960s and 1970s. Students will learn to play the original bass parts to hit songs from this music period. Students will then learn to create and play bass parts using this stylistic vocabulary/rhythm section technique over chord progressions in this style. Emphasis on tone and rhythmic feel will also be covered.

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0.50

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Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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