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Bass Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Rhythmic notation & chords

b)

Repeat sign until the end of the phrase

c)

Slashes & chords, "simile"

d)

Normal Notation

2.

Bass is a transposing instrument.

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

a)

Major 9th higher than written

b)

Perfect 8th lower than written

c)

Perfect 8th higher than written

d)

Major 9th lower than written

3.

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

a)

C1

b)

D1

c)

E1

d)

F1

4.

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

a)

Pizz.

b)

Unis.

c)

No need to write anything

d)

Arco

5.

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

a)

Jumping

b)

Walking

c)

Hiking

d)

Slapping

6.

Which option is NOT related to the bass notation?

a)

Ostinato

b)

Slashes

c)

Root and 5th

d)

Kicks Over Time

7.

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

a)

Root & 5th

- dotted quarter & 8th notes

b)

Root & 3rd

- dotted half & 8th notes

c)

Root & 5th

- quarter & 8th notes

d)

Root & 7th

- quarter & half notes

8.

Which one is related to the bass?

a)

No transposition

b)

Power chord

c)

Treble clef

d)

Two-Beat Feel

9.

Which style of bass line is this?

a)

Rock/Pop

b)

Samba

c)

Funk

d)

Bossa Nova

10.

Which style of bass line is this?

a)

Swing Jazz

b)

Rock/Pop

c)

Funk

d)

Bossa Nova