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The bass is only available for 4th and 5th grade students.
Things to consider in choosing to play the string bass:
Student is able to demonstrate some dexterity in the left hand, independently moving each finger. The left fingers are used to press the strings to produce different notes while the right hand plucks the strings or uses the bow.
Student is able to stand or sit on a stool comfortably with the bass
Work habits are strong.
The bass cannot be transported on the bus. The parent and student will be responsible for transporting the bass to and from school on class meeting days.
Materials needed for the bass will be:
Instrument and bow- a student should be correctly sized at a music store. An incorrectly sized bass can be very uncomfortable and difficult for the student to play. Parents/Guardians may use this guide to size at home.
Common sizes for elementary school students are: 1/4 bass and 1/2.
***Basses are difficult to rent and SMCPS has a limited number of basses that can be rented. Please contact me and I will send you store information on where to look for rentals.
Method Book -Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1, String Bass. This can be purchased at a music store or ordered online.
Cleaning cloth
Rosin
Rockstop - a special disk that helps stop the bass endpin from sliding on the floor
4th and 5th grade students, have you also looked at the band instruments? Check them out here!
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