Overview
The Rockschool Bass Method is a beginner-friendly contemporary bass guitar method designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of bass playing through structured lessons, practical exercises and performance pieces.
Formerly titled Let’s Rock Bass, the method contains 12 progressive lessons across six musical styles: Rock, Pop, Metal, Country, Indie and Hip Hop. Students learn through a combination of written material, audio examples, video tuition and pieces designed for playing along with a band.
Key Features
Beginner-friendly introduction to electric bass
12 progressive lessons
Six musical styles: Rock, Pop, Metal, Country, Indie and Hip Hop
Instrument quick guide
Introduction to reading music
Basslines, riffs and arpeggios
Over 1 hour of downloadable audio and video content
Approximately 120 supporting audio tracks
Video tuition for key techniques and exercises
Six main performance pieces
Three additional ensemble pieces
Interactive quiz for reinforcing learning
Backing tracks for practical playing and performance
Suitable for individual learning or lessons with a teacher
Featured Repertoire
The six main performance pieces are designed around the six styles covered in the method:
Rock City – Rock
Party People – Pop
Road To Nashville – Country
Lead Boots – Metal
Parka Life – Indie
Represent – Hip Hop
The book also includes three additional ensemble pieces:
Overload
Slam
Under The Radar
These pieces allow students to apply the techniques and musical concepts learned throughout the lessons in a more complete performance setting.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
Basic bass-guitar playing technique
Familiarity with the instrument and its layout
Basic music notation and rhythm reading
Simple basslines and riffs
Basic arpeggio playing
Coordination between fretting and plucking hands
Timing and rhythmic accuracy
Ability to play along with backing tracks
Understanding of different contemporary bass styles
Confidence performing complete pieces
Basic ensemble awareness
Listening and playback skills
The method also introduces students to the role of the bass in different musical settings, helping them understand how basslines interact with drums, guitars and other instruments.
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL
Series: Rockschool Method
Instrument: Bass Guitar
Level: Beginner
Publisher: Rockschool Ltd
Publication Year: 2020
Pages: 52
Product Type: Method Book
Audio/Video: Downloadable audio and video
Language: English
Overview
The Rockschool Bass Method is a beginner-friendly contemporary bass guitar method designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of bass playing through structured lessons, practical exercises and performance pieces.
Formerly titled Let’s Rock Bass, the method contains 12 progressive lessons across six musical styles: Rock, Pop, Metal, Country, Indie and Hip Hop. Students learn through a combination of written material, audio examples, video tuition and pieces designed for playing along with a band.
Key Features
Beginner-friendly introduction to electric bass
12 progressive lessons
Six musical styles: Rock, Pop, Metal, Country, Indie and Hip Hop
Instrument quick guide
Introduction to reading music
Basslines, riffs and arpeggios
Over 1 hour of downloadable audio and video content
Approximately 120 supporting audio tracks
Video tuition for key techniques and exercises
Six main performance pieces
Three additional ensemble pieces
Interactive quiz for reinforcing learning
Backing tracks for practical playing and performance
Suitable for individual learning or lessons with a teacher
Featured Repertoire
The six main performance pieces are designed around the six styles covered in the method:
Rock City – Rock
Party People – Pop
Road To Nashville – Country
Lead Boots – Metal
Parka Life – Indie
Represent – Hip Hop
The book also includes three additional ensemble pieces:
Overload
Slam
Under The Radar
These pieces allow students to apply the techniques and musical concepts learned throughout the lessons in a more complete performance setting.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
Basic bass-guitar playing technique
Familiarity with the instrument and its layout
Basic music notation and rhythm reading
Simple basslines and riffs
Basic arpeggio playing
Coordination between fretting and plucking hands
Timing and rhythmic accuracy
Ability to play along with backing tracks
Understanding of different contemporary bass styles
Confidence performing complete pieces
Basic ensemble awareness
Listening and playback skills
The method also introduces students to the role of the bass in different musical settings, helping them understand how basslines interact with drums, guitars and other instruments.
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL
Series: Rockschool Method
Instrument: Bass Guitar
Level: Beginner
Publisher: Rockschool Ltd
Publication Year: 2020
Pages: 52
Product Type: Method Book
Audio/Video: Downloadable audio and video
Language: English