MUS 570 - Introduction to the History and Performance of the String Bass in Jazz

Study of the historical development of the string bass in jazz and other related improvised musics through a selection of reading and listening projects. Practical assignments will include making transcriptions of classic records and then learning to play them on bass, employing the time-proven method of “copying the masters.”

1-2 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)