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0.50 Credits
Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILBS-121 Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description An instrumental lab for bass players that concentrates on blues forms and the various musical styles (r&b, jazz, rock, Dixieland, pop, etc.) in which they are performed.
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Credits: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: ET-111 or written approval of instructor and course chair Course Chair: R. Appleman Required of: None Electable by: Bass principals Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description A lab for bass principals wishing to begin coordinating their playing with singing, or to further develop their skills playing while singing. In addition to opening a new range of working possibilities, this study will significantly expand students' musicianship levels by developing musical independence and multitasking skills.
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Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILBS-181 or by audition Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals or with departmental recommendation Offered:Spring, Fall Description This course will introduce the double bass student to orchestral performance. Basic bowing techniques will be covered and suitable etudes will be presented for practice.
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Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILBS-281 or by audition Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description This course will introduce the double bass student to orchestral playing. Suitable orchestral literature will be presented for practice.
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Credits: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: ILBS-211 or written approval of instructor and course chair Course Chair: R. Appleman Required of: None Electable by: All Offered: Spring, Fall Description A continuation of ILBS-211. Study of contemporary written bass parts as encountered in shows and recording sessions, principally in soul, funk, and r&b styles featuring challenging notated beat subdivisions.
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Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:Ensemble rating 4444 or private instruction level 4 Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Development of rhythmic language ability through study of principles of temporal articulation and elaboration: creation of polymeter and polyrhythm via grouping of subdivisions of the basic meter. Use of subtle tempo change (rubato) within established rhythmic and harmonic contexts for expressive purposes in live performance as well as automated recording environments. Note: Performance majors are given preference in enrollment.
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Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:Ensemble rating 5555 Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description Study of the music of John Coltrane from the perspective of developing bass lines. Particularities of harmony and rhythm in interpretation of both original and standard tunes.
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Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:Private instruction level 3 and ensemble rating 4 in improvisation (third digit of rating) Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description A lab offering various applications for the bowed bass in jazz, for bass principals who have acquired basic arco technique and possess some knowledge of improvisation. Bowing skills learned will be applicable to melody playing, soloing, and accompaniment.
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0.50 Credits
Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:PIBS-112 or overall ensemble rating 3 Course Chair:R. Appleman Required of:None Electable by:Bass principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Study of the MIDI bass guitar controller as a doubling instrument. Aspects of setting up a system, necessary adaptations of technique, and necessary expansion of musical horizons will be explored using Berklee-supplied MIDI equipment and playing representative repertoire.
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0.50 Credits
Credits: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Private instruction level 4 and ensemble rating 4444 Course Chair: R. Appleman Required of: None Electable by: Bass principals Offered: Spring, Fall Description A study of various approaches and voicings that are possible on the five- and six-string bass as well as inversions, octave displacements, playing changes through a tune, and playing melodies with chord sound accompanying.
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