BASS GUITAR EXAMINATIONS
This comprehensive range of examinations
offer a formal recognition of the specific talents
of bass guitar players.
The exams are organised in partnership with London
College of Music Exams (one of the world's most
respected music examination boards, established
since 1887) and certificated by Thames Valley
University, resulting in a recognised standard
by which the skills and abilities of bass guitarists
can be assessed. All RGT bass guitar exams are
accredited by the Qualifications & Curriculum
Authority (QCA)
and have been placed on the National Qualifications
Framework. UCAS
points are awarded for RGT grades 6 to 8.
The examinations are endorsed by a range of eminent
bass guitarists from the fields of rock and pop
including: Neil Murray (Black Sabbath, Whitesnake,
Gary Moore, Brian May, Peter Green), John Illsley
(Dire Straits) and Suzi Quatro.
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EXAMINATION LEVELS
NINE Examination Grades are available ranging from Preliminary Grade (for beginners) up
to Grade 8 (for aspiring professional musicians & teachers).
EXAMINATION LOCATIONS
Examination sessions are held three times a year throughout most areas of the U.K. as
well as overseas.
With access to over 400 local centres you should never have too far to travel to your
examination.
EXAMINATION HANDBOOKS
A series of 3 study HANDBOOKS accompanies the examinations and provide full
explanations and examples of all the information required for each Grade.
Topics covered include:
Developing bass lines; utilising bass patterns; scales & arpeggios; improvisation;
contemporary music theory and ear training.
(There is no requirement to read traditionally
notated music)
This series of Handbooks establishes a structured and comprehensive method of studying
the bass guitar, whilst the accompanying examinations provide a formal system of assessing
progress and result in the award of a recognised qualification.
The Handbooks are published by
REGISTRY PUBLICATIONS
& are available directly from the RGT
or from
This syllabus was compiled by
Tony Skinner
(Director of the Registry of Guitar Tutors)
with the advice and assistance of
the Registry of Guitar Tutors'
'Bass Guitar Education Committee'
which consists of:
STEVE PRICE
Steve spent five years as bass player with 'Bad Company'
- one of Britain's most successful rock bands. He has
established a reputation as one of the finest session
bass players in the UK. Steve has recorded albums with
many top pop artists including Madonna, Dion Warwick,
Jermaine Jackson, Rose Royce and Bucks Fizz. Steve has
appeared live with The Supremes, Donna Summer, The Three
Degrees, The Four Tops, Michael Bolton, Boney M, Ruby
Turner, Nancy Wilson and many more.
ALAN J BROWN LTCL
Alan studied at Trinity College of Music where he was
awarded the Eugene Cruft Prize for Bass Playing. He
has performed on bass guitar and double bass in a wide
variety of professional settings including appearances,
broadcasts and recordings with the BBC Concert Orchestra,
Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra, and a variety of
well known jazz and blues bands. In the classical music
field Alan has appeared with many top artists including
Yehudi Menhuin, Julian Lloyd Webber, Georg Solti and
Simon Rattle. Alan is widely experienced in teaching
bass guitar in schools and adult education establishments.
EDWARD LEE MA BA AMusLCM
Edward has a degree in Music from Oxford University
and a Diploma from the London College of Music. He has
had many years experience of teaching bass guitar and
music in schools and colleges, and of running in-service
teacher training courses. He is an external examiner
in Music for the University of York, Goldsmiths' College
University of London and the Registry of Guitar Tutors.
Edward is the author of several important books on popular
music and music education including 'Jazz' ( Stanmore
Press), Pop Music in Schools (Cambridge University Press)
and 'The History of Popular Music' ( Routledge and Kegan
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