PFSS 311 - Survey of Bass Styles

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:PERF bass principals Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description The study of the bass in the styles of Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, experimental, fusion, and others. In-depth analysis of the function of the bass as part of the rhythm section and as a solo voice. Some of the players heard and discussed are Pop Foster, Walter Page, Jimmy Blanton, Oscar Pettiford, Slam Stewart, Paul Chambers, Charles Mingus, Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez, and Jaco Pastorius.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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