4-Week Bluegrass Bass: Beyond the Basics (Fall)
*This class runs on 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, and 11/2. No class on 10/19.
Ready to move beyond playing roots and fifths all night? This class is designed for bass players who already have a solid command of their instrument and some experience playing bluegrass or other roots music.
We’ll explore ways to add variety and movement to your bass lines while still honoring the bass player’s essential role in the band. Topics will include connecting chords, approaching common changes, expanding your options in different keys, and choosing when to add something extra and when to keep it simple.
This is not a fundamentals class. Participants should be comfortable keeping steady time, following chord changes, and playing basic bluegrass bass lines. If you want to expand your bass-playing vocabulary, make more thoughtful choices, and create parts that are more interesting to play without distracting from the song or the ensemble, this class is for you.
Contact trishimbrogno@gmail.com with questions.
Classes are held at Winchester Thurston in Shadyside.
You will be contacted with more information about the class closer to the start date.
Refunds, Pro-rates and Cancellation Policy: Refunds will only be issued if Calliope cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment. If that happens, you will be notified in advance and will receive a refund or credit within 30 days from the start of class. No refunds will be given to those who cancel their registration within 2 days before a class starts or after class begins. Classes may not be pro-rated; please plan accordingly. Confirmations will be sent approximately a week before a class starts via email (please specify if you prefer to be contacted by phone).