'Bassic' Music Theory and Sight Reading

A bass player's guide to the essentials.

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'Bassic' Music Theory and Sight Reading is an online course by acclaimed bassist and educator Jason Heath.

This course is designed for bassists looking to take their musical understanding one step further and get to grips with music theory and sight reading. It comprises 71 short but highly effective lessons over 2+ hours of video to help you improve your sight reading. Whether you're just beginning your musical journey, or are a musician who plays by ear and wants to learn to read, this course has everything you need to get started with music theory.

The lessons include PDFs with written examples of Jason's teachings, as well as transcriptions of the exercises.

Optional English subtitles are available for each video.

This video course is available to stream online, exclusively at Discover Double Bass.

Artist

Jason Heath

Renowned bassist, educator, clinician, blogger and podcaster at Contrabass Conversations, Jason Heath is well known as the 'voice of the double bass world'. His engaging teaching style and ability to clearly communicate ideas make his lessons easy to understand and highly effective.

This course is designed for anyone who is ready to begin their journey into music theory and sight reading.

What will I learn?

Expert educator Jason Heath presents 71 video lessons that cover the essentials topics you need to know:

Pitch
Rhythm
Intervals
Accidentals
Key signatures
...and much more!

Many of the topics are demonstrated using Jason's practice exercises, which can be played with or without the bow.

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Transcriptions

Sheet music for the pieces and exercises are included. These PDFs are displayed on the lesson pages and can be downloaded if required. There are 83 pages of sheet music, so you will have everything you need to practice at home.

'Sight reading is a skill that benefits all aspects of your music. My course teaches from a bass player's perspective and focuses on the theory you actually need to know.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the course and our private forum for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. There are no ongoing fees or subscriptions.

Will the course work on a tablet?

Yes, all of our courses can be viewed via an internet browser on any device. However, please note an up-to-date operating system and/or browser may be required for video playback.

Can I download the videos?

No, they are only available to view online. However PDFs of the transcriptions are available to download.

Can I ask Jason Heath questions?

Jason Heath isn't available to answer questions, but we do include membership to the 'Study Group', a private forum where you can ask Geoff Chalmers and our community of double bassists questions. Once enrolled on a course, you can get help with any aspect of your bass playing.

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?

Yes! It's designed with new players in mind, but it's also a great fit for those more experienced players who wish to start their theory and sight reading journey.

Will this course suit me if I play jazz?

Yes, the fundamentals of music theory and sight reading can be applied to both classical and jazz music. The course works well for those bassists who have learnt to play by ear or use tab and are looking to start their sight reading journey.

Is this course suitable for bass guitar players?

Yes. While Jason demonstrates on a double bass, the theory and sight reading concepts in this course can transfer to any bass instrument.

Our courses are only available on DiscoverDoubleBass.com and include a 30-day, full refund policy.

Have questions about the course or need help? Contact us.

'Bassic' Music Theory and Sight Reading

A bass player's guide to the essentials.

Are you ready to learn with Jason?