Taught by working musicians
Bass guitar at FSG is taught by a working bassist — someone who plays in bands, understands groove, and knows what it takes to be a reliable band musician. The curriculum reflects that.
The backbone of every band. Trinity Rock & Pop grade pathway. Available to students who have completed Grade 5 in Guitar at FSG. Bass guitar provided at class — students may bring their own if they prefer.
The bass guitar is not a simplified guitar. It has its own technique, its own theory, its own role in an ensemble — and learning it properly means understanding groove, pocket, and how to lock in with a drummer. Students who come from a guitar background are often surprised by how different the discipline is.
Right-hand technique (fingerstyle and pick), left-hand fretting, muting, and understanding how tone changes with playing position. Bass tone is as important as pitch — we cover it from the start.
Bass playing is fundamentally rhythmic. We work on locking in with a drum pattern, understanding subdivisions, and developing the internal pulse that makes a bassist reliable in a band context.
Bass is notated in bass clef. Students learn to read bass clef notation, understand chord tones, and apply basic harmony to bass line construction. Theory from guitar transfers — bass clef is new learning.
Trinity Rock & Pop has a full bass guitar syllabus from Initial to Grade 8. Trinity Rock & Pop bass guitar exams can be taken as a face-to-face exam or as a digital submission — students prepare and record their exam performances here.
Bass guitar at FSG is taught by a working bassist — someone who plays in bands, understands groove, and knows what it takes to be a reliable band musician. The curriculum reflects that.
Bass guitar students perform at FSG annual recitals and concerts — playing in ensembles and bands, not just as soloists.
FSG has a bass guitar available for use during class sessions. Students do not need to purchase their own to start — use ours while you find your feet. If you already have a bass or choose to buy one, bring it along.
You do not need to own a bass guitar to start or continue classes at FSG. A bass is available for use during sessions. If you want to buy your own, we will advise on what suits your level and goals.
Trinity Rock & Pop is one of the most practical exam pathways available for electric bass — the repertoire is contemporary, the skills are directly applicable to real band playing, and the grade structure gives students a clear progression route.
Bass is most meaningful in context. Where possible, we create opportunities for bass students to play with other FSG students — guitar, drums, keys — so the instrument makes sense in the way it's actually used.
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