The Bass Grade 1 book has everything you need to sit your Debut Grade exam – all in one place. It covers all the essential technique and theory you need to progress smoothly onto Grade 2.

What you’ll learn at Grade 1

• Staccato markings, simple syncopation, dotted note values and eighth notes
• Major and Natural Minor scales; Major and Minor Pentatonic scales; Major and Minor arpeggios; riff playing
• Playback skills

Bass Grade 1 features:

• 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists & 6 Rockschool Originals
• The most diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes
• Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening
• Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track
• Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online
• All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams

• Songlist:
• The Supremes – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
• Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
• Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
• The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
• Mary J Blige – Family Affair
• Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
• 6 Rockschool Originals