Complementary Studies Proposal

Complementary Studies Proposal

Name: Liam Marley

Date: 29/10/07

Programme of Study: BSc (hons) Multimedia Technology and Music Production (code GW43)

Student No: 033011257

Module Title: Complementary Studies

Module Code: 5EJ053

Module Leader: Duncan Werner

Web log Address: http://marleysbasslessons.blogspot.com


Aims of the Project:

1.0 - To gain new skills, as well as refining current ones, through the process of teaching bass guitar to current and new pupils.


2.0 – Research

2.1 - Research utilising books on music theory and bass guitar self taught books.

2.2 - Websites and forums such as www.studybass.com to gain a better knowledge of teaching methods and practices.

2.3 – Advice and talks with other bass players, of all levels, will aid with lesson plans.


3.0 – Teaching Method

3.1 - One to one tuition sessions will occur on days and at times that are suitable to both the pupil and the teacher. These sessions will be relaxed but formal one hour meetings that will enable the student to gain the knowledge and confidence to play the Bass guitar competently.


4.0 – Lesson Material

4.1 - Begin with establishing what the pupil understands about the instrument.

4.2 - The pupil will be taught important bass basics such as the anatomy of the Bass (e.g. the fret board, bridge, neck, etc.), what the different parts involve and how they operate. Finger placement and fret board notation will also be covered, with fret board notation being an on-going subject.

4.3 – The level of lessons would depend on the progression of the pupil, with encouragement and a certain level of push being applied to aid the pupil to better them at a comfortable pace.

4.4 - Once the pupil progresses and grows in confidence certain exercises will be taught such as major and minor scales. These will advance the pupil’s fret board knowledge and overall bass understanding.

4.5 - Phrasing techniques such as the hammer-on and trills will be taught to enable the pupil to gain technique, fluidity in playing and style.

4.6 – A small degree of music theory will be included into the lessons, while further knowledge will be available on request.


5.0 – Web logs

5.1 – A web log system to be set up to record the progress of lessons and lesson plans utilising such websites as www.weblog.com and www.livejournal.com to do so.

5.2 - Logs will be entered weekly, with recorded documentation on lesson planning and tuition sessions with a pupil. Different media sources will be available such as images, audio and even video.


6.0 – IT Skills

6.1 - With the ability to create and manage a web log based system, images, audio and video clips will be available to be uploaded when necessary.

6.2 - Both video and audio production skills can utilised to edit these two media forms using software applications such as Adobe Premier and Cubase SX.


7.0 - Resources

Books: -

· ‘100 Tips For Bass Guitar You Should Have Been Told’ by Stuart Clayton
· ‘Music Theory in Practice: Grade 2’ by Eric Taylor
· ‘Music Theory in Practice: Grade 3’ by Eric Taylor
· ‘Music Theory in Practice: Grade 4’ by Eric Taylor

Websites: -

· http://www.studybass.com/
· http://www.activebass.com/