Bass Quiz

When the bass repeats the rhythmic pattern similarly on chord changes, notate with;

• Rhythmic notation & chords

• Repeat sign until the end of the phrase

• Slashes & chords, "simile"

• Normal Notation

Bass is a transposing instrument.

What do we hear as the basist read/play a transposed music?

• Major 9th higher than written

• Perfect 8th lower than written

• Perfect 8th higher than written

• Major 9th lower than written

What is the lowest available pitch on a 4-string bass?

• C1

• D1

• E1

• F1

What do you need to write when you want the bass to use the bow?

• Pizz.

• Unis.

• No need to write anything

• Arco

What is the common technique of the bass in swing jazz?

• Jumping

• Walking

• Hiking

• Slapping

Which option is NOT related to the bass notation?

• Ostinato

• Slashes

• Root and 5th

• Kicks Over Time

In Bossa Nova, what are the main notes for the bass to support the groove?

• Root & 5th

  - dotted quarter & 8th notes

• Root & 3rd

  - dotted half & 8th notes

• Root & 5th

  - quarter & 8th notes

• Root & 7th

  - quarter & half notes

Which one is related to the bass?

• No transposition

• Power chord

• Treble clef

• Two-Beat Feel

Which style of bass line is this?

• Rock/Pop

• Samba

• Funk

• Bossa Nova

Which style of bass line is this?

• Swing Jazz

• Rock/Pop

• Funk

• Bossa Nova