Bass (Beginner)

1. Major Walk Up, Classic Bass Line: Lean On Me

• Objective: Develop an understanding of the major scale through the song "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Skills Developed: Playing major scale patterns, understanding musical structure.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a

2. AABA Bass Line: "After Midnight"

• Objective: Learn Eric Clapton's version of "After Midnight" on bass, experimenting with swing and tempo.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Skills Developed: Playing AABA structure, understanding rhythm and tempo variations.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a

3. Major Melodic Bass Line: "All About That Bass"

• Objective: Learn the bass line to "All About That Bass" and build on it with embellishments.
• Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
• Skills Developed: Playing melodic bass lines, creating embellishments.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a

4. Disco Bass: "Dancing Queen" by ABBA

• Objective: Understand and perform classic disco bass lines with "Dancing Queen" by ABBA.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Skills Developed: Playing disco-style bass lines, rhythmic accuracy.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.3.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr6.1.H.5a

5. Classic Bass: "My Girl"

• Objective: Learn the bass line to the song "My Girl."
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Skills Developed: Playing classic bass lines, timing and groove.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a, MU:Pr6.1.H.8a

This module provides a comprehensive approach to bass guitar education, integrating theory and practical skills. Through learning these songs, students not only improve their technique and understanding of the bass guitar but also gain insights into various musical styles and the role of the bass in different genres.