Electric Bass Performance Styles

Course Number
PSBS-331
Description
A performance history of the electric bass from the 1950s to the present. This survey will include a detailed study of selected electric bass masters including Monk Montgomery, James Jamerson, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Will Lee. Students will transcribe and analyze selected bass parts and present their findings.
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ET-211 or ET-231; and PIBS-211 (PERF majors) or PIBS-212 (other majors)
Required Of
None
Electable By
Bass principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
BASS
Course Chair
Steve Bailey
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