Bass Guitar Workshop
This is for beginners or for anyone wanting to explore the electric bass guitar. Whether you’re specifically wanting to learn to play the bass or if you’re an experienced guitarist wanting to know how your guitar knowledge can apply to the bass - this class will use a guitar to teach you how to play the bass guitar! Guitar and bass guitar are closely related - so if you have a bass - GREAT, bring it - if not we can teach you on a guitar and all your learning can be transferred to the bass when you’re ready. We’ll learn how the fretboard is laid out across the neck so you can start slapping bass roots in just about any song you’d like!
Classes will meet in the Stiefel Theatre Watson Room.
Matt Gerry
4 day workshop- July 8, 9, 10, & 11 from 10:00 to 10:50
Minimum 4, maximum 25
Ages 8 to adult; for beginners or for anyone wanting to explore the bass
Guitar: Preferably an acoustic or classical guitar, but an electric guitar will work as well. If the student only has an electric, they will not be able to plug in to an amplifier during the group lessons and will be very quiet during the class. Guitar needs to have relatively new strings and be able to hold a tune. Questions about guitar and string quality can be directed to the instructor, S.M. Hanson Music, or Midwest Music stores. The Stiefel does have 5 guitars that can be checked out during the workshop if you do not have your own. They are first come, first serve and a waiver must be signed making the student responsible for any damage. If you'd like to check availability, please email the instructor at mattgerry@gmail.com.
Picks: 3 to 4 medium gauge picks
Music: All music will be available to students online. If the student does not have internet access, please inquire about having physical copies made for the student.
How bass & guitar are related
Finding notes across the fretboard
How to find simple bass roots
Reading simple charts to play the bass
Slash chords and the bass
Brief introduction to bass tablature
