Jazz Bass Guitar admission requirements for non-degree studies

• Presenta(on of scales (modal scales, modes of the harmonic and melodic minor), as well as seventh chords built on the degrees of the Ionian, Aeolian, harmonic, and melodic minor scales, performed in root posi2on and inversion from the star(ng note to the octave.
• Performance of three well-known jazz standards of different tempos and styles (e.g., ballad, latin, swing). The performance must include the melodic presenta(on of the theme, bass accompaniment, and improvisa(on based on the original harmoniza(on. The structure of the selected pieces should be: theme – accompaniment – improvisa2on – theme. In the case of a ballad, the theme should be supported by chordal accompaniment (chord-melody style), or include the performance of an Intro and Outro using chord voicings.
• Playing blues: in medium tempo, in relatively simple keys. Accompaniment, improvisation as for the usual blues harmonisation is not required.
• The songs listed in the repertoire must include the following time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, and 5/4.
• Playing accompaniments of different characters (swing, 8/8, Latin, jazz-rock, etc.) on the harmony line given at the exam.
• Identification of bass notes given with piano accords and played according to functional order by ear.
• Stylistic sight reading of simple classical or jazz motives.

Piano accompaniment is provided by the department, but the candidate has to bring the notes – transposed for the given key, suitable for piano accompaniment.