Rockschool Bass. Grade 1

Performance pieces, technical exercises and in-depth guidance for Rockschool examinations.

Full notation & TAB
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Rockschool is about playing the styles of music you love. Our specially written tunes develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals.
We commission new songs to reflect popular music's rich heritage in al¡ its forms. This allows us to tailor each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use our acclaimed Hot Rock series of hit tunes as part of the syllabus.

For the Rockschool 2012-2018 Bass series we have employed come of the most sought afterprofessional musicians to ensure that our tunes are the most authentic on offer.

Our pieces have been written and performed by top-flight session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest narres in rock, metal and pop, including Madonna. David Bowie, Bullet For My Valentine, Spice Girls. Whitesnake, Tale That, Kylie Minogue, Paul Weller, Queen, Corrine Bailey Rae, John Mayer, Chris Cornell and many more.

This latest collection of tracks was recorded in one of the United Kingdom's top studios by a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with bands and artists such as Deep Purple. Genesis, Björk and XTC. Every track features ¡¡ve instrurnentation and first-rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel, authenticity and musicianship.


For the real rock and pop experience, come to Rockschool!

CONTENIDO:

- Introductions & Infarmation
Title Page
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Welcome to Rockschool Bass Grade 1


- Rockschool Grade Pieces
Crosstown Link
Night Ride
Reluctant Hero
Krauss Country
The Open Air
Inside The Box


- Technical Exercises
Scales, Arpeggios & Riff

- Supporting Tests
Sight Reading
Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests
General Musicianship Questions


- Additional Information
Entering Rockschool Exams
Marking Schemes
Bass Guitar Notation Explained
Grade 2 Preview
Rockschool Digital Downloads
Rockschool Popular Music Theory