Bass Internationally recognised Bass Grades for rock and pop bassists
Rockschool Bass Grades will make you the musical force behind any band, and earn you an internationally recognised qualification. You’ll learn all the technique you’ll need, from single-string riffs through to advanced arpeggios, and back it up with sound music theory, sight reading and improvisational skills.
Plot your Stylistic Specialism
For every Bass Grade you can plot your stylistic specialism, meaning you'll develop an in-depth understanding of the style of bass guitar you love.
Free Choice Pieces
Play your favourite tracks in your exam; metal, indie, rock, prog… the choice is yours.
Theoretical Grounding
Every Rockschool Bass Guitar Grade has been designed to give you a solid understanding of musical theory, enabling you to articulate confidently your musical talents.
Simple Steps Completing a Rockschool exam is a rewarding experience and we can get you on the path to success in no time. To get started, simply grab your book from the shop.
Are you ready to put your skills to the test? If yes, don’t delay – enrol for your exam today!
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The Rockschool Bass Guitar Syllabus Guide
The pieces that we’ve compiled as the course content for Rockschool Bass are listed in the syllabus guide, starting at Premiere (Bass Method) and going all the way up to Grade 8.
Candidates can use either the 2018 or 2024 Bass books to prepare for their exams.
Unlock your sound with the Rockschool Style Vaults!
Dive deeper into your favourite genres and enhance your learning experience with our new interactive e-books. Across Guitar, Bass, and Drums we’ve curated over 70 setlists packed with Hit Tunes and Rockschool Originals celebrating decades of Rockschool history. Click the buttons to download and explore the setlists before scrolling down to purchase your Vault. Build real skills, play real music. Stay Original.
Explore a treasure trove of genres with Rockschool’s repertoire collections. Whether you’re looking for pieces to shred at your leisure, or take Rockschool exams with the genres you love most, we have you covered. All content is “Extended Repertoire” for use in Rockschool exams. Generally, the collections of repertoire span three grades and include content levelled as follows: Beginner = Debut – Grade 2, Intermediate = Grade 3 – Grade 5, Advanced = Grade 6 – Grade 8. Each track is clearly labelled with the associated grade inside your interactive e-book!