Sight Reading Advice with Jason Heath

In this interview, I am reunited with one of my favourite bass players and educators, Jason Heath. We got together to talk all things sight reading, and I asked him for his tips and tricks for bass players.

Although learning to sight read is something that many bass players put off, it is an extremely important skill that will transform your bass playing, whatever style or genre you choose. This is why we have created Jason's newest course, 'Bassic' Music Theory and Sight Reading. More details can be found via the links below – we are really excited about this one!

Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments below the video – you could even share some of your sight reading tips!

TIMECODES:

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Separating notes and rhythm
02:10 Continuing despite a wrong note
04:07 Sevcik bowing exercises
05:02 Steps for success
06:22 Check the roadmap
07:18 Reading ahead
09:45 Outro

'Bassic' Music Theory and Sight Reading
by Jason Heath

out now with 25% off (offer ends sunday 25th august)

This course is designed for bassists looking to take their musical understanding one step further and get to grips with music theory and sight reading. It comprises 71 short but highly effective lessons over 1 hour of video to help you improve your sight reading. Whether you're just beginning your musical journey, or are a musician who plays by ear and wants to learn to read, this course has everything you need to get started with music theory.

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