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Step beyond the basics and discover how harmony can transform the way you play bass!
Who is this course for?
Learn to play chords on the bass whenever and wherever you want!
The course follows a structured sequence, starting from the basics (beginners) and progressing to advanced levels.
Chords are part of a broader subject: harmony. Harmony is the most important topic for giving you the tools to move beyond just playing the root notes (the lowest notes of chords and the most commonly played by bassists) and to create bass lines that fit a wide variety of musical styles. In addition to learning the essential skills needed to play in a band or accompany singers, understanding harmony helps you create solos (improvisation), arrangements, and compositions.
Many bassists started playing without learning fundamentals like these, and now is the time to fill that gap in your knowledge!
My name is Sérgio Pereira, and my goal in this digital course is to help you drawing on my 30 years of experience playing, recording, teaching, and developing successful methods for bassists follow a dynamic path through the most important topics in harmony.
Reasons for you TO LEARN CHORDS ON BASS
What will you learn?
MODULE 1: Introduction
- Course Overview
- Study Schedule
- Getting to Know Your Instrument to Apply Chords
- Listening to Chords
- Chord Charts and Other Notation Tools
MODULE 2: Basic Concepts
- Harmony: Definition and Functions
- Key/Tonality
- Chromatic Scale
- Major Scale
- Intervals
- Circle of Fifths
MODULE 3: Chords
- Definition
- Triads
- Seventh Chords
- Inversions
- Tensions
- Doubling and Omissions
- Essential Arpeggios
- Comping: Beyond the Root Notes
MODULE 4: Harmonic Fields
- Definition
- Major Harmonic Field
- Modes Derived from the Major Scale
- Minor Harmonic Field
- Tonality: Major or Minor?
- Natural Minor Scale
- Harmonic Minor Scale
- Melodic Minor Scale
- Comparing Chords from Minor Scales
MODULE 5: Chord Combinations
- Definition
- Cadences
- Progressions
- Cadential Progressions
MODULE 6: Key Changes
- Definition
- Relative Keys
- Closely and Distantly Related Keys
- Parallel Keys
- Transition Chords (Common)
- Transition Chords (Modal Borrowing)
- Transition Chords (Dominant)
- Transition Chords (Diminished)
- Direct Modulation
MODULE 7: Analysis
- Definition
- Harmonic
- Functions
Examples
+ Bonus:
- Bass and Voice Arrangement: “Conversão” (Based on “Foi na Cruz”, hymn from 1890)
- Bass and Voice Arrangement: “Santo, Santo, Santo”
- Bass and Voice Arrangement: “Todo Som”
- Bass and Voice Arrangement: “Esperança”
- Techniques: Chords and Slap
- Techniques: Chords and Harmonics
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Michael Manring
"I often remember that, when I started out, there were almost no manuals available for the instrument. We did our best to gather information from other sources, adapting methods to the bass — for example, using books written for trombone to practice sight-reading. But many hours were spent on approaches that simply didn’t work, before we realized they weren’t effective. That’s why this book is a true gift. In it, Sérgio Pereira has brought together a wealth of information about technique, harmony, history, and insights on the electric bass — all in a clear and well-organized way. It includes not only exercises that every bassist needs, but also shows how to apply them in real playing situations. [...] You are about to begin a beautiful journey in the pages ahead. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did."
Marinho Andreotti
“Sergio Pereira’s book, Harmonia e Baixo, brings together theory and practice in a single volume. What makes this work even more valuable is that all its content is tailored specifically for the bass. Whenever he explains a theoretical concept, the author immediately follows up with an exercise to help the student understand the idea in a practical way, while also developing technical skills on the instrument.”
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
I’ve been working with digital classes (online lessons, virtual materials) for a long time, and I can say that yes, it’s worth it. My experience with many students shows that a few key elements are necessary for any course to be successful:
a) knowing your goals (where do you want your studies to take you? I can help you with that!);
b) following the daily study plan provided by the teacher;
c) not being afraid to ask questions.
The course allows you to ask your questions directly to the author via WhatsApp or email.
A course like this, if taken in person, would last at least 30 lessons and cost around US$ 820,00, plus US$ 23,00 for the support book and transportation to the teacher. In other words, yes, the digital format is financially worth it.
By following the schedule proposed by the teacher and asking your questions, you can complete it in 30 study sessions (you decide how to divide them; I can help you with that).
Music takes time—not just to understand the theory (and here I’m not talking about reading sheet music, but about harmony), but also to develop practical skills and ear training. Developing musicality takes time: knowing how to listen, understanding what’s happening in the harmony, choosing the best notes. So don’t rush, but stay organized and focus on reaching your goals.
Remember, the course gives you 12 months of access (or lifetime access if you join the promotion). If you don’t adapt, you have up to 7 days to cancel your enrollment and get a full refund (100%), according to your credit card’s processing times.
You can use an app called Sparkle (from Hotmart) to download the lessons and watch them later, even when you’re not connected to the internet. You can watch on your computer, phone, tablet, or smart TV.
The course is completely digital, with the possibility of answering questions (for one year) via WhatsApp or email. But if you feel the need for private lessons, contact me to find out about an individual online course.
The course covers topics for those who have never had contact with the instrument or with harmony studies, as well as for those who have already studied but feel that they have gaps in their learning. If you already have some experience with the subject, check whether the proposed content will be useful to you before making your purchase.
No, but if you follow the proposed study plan, you’ll gain tools that will help you understand, play, and create in a variety of musical styles. There’s much more to learn—material for other courses.
Yes, upon completing all classes (including bonus classes).
No. Even though standard notation appears frequently, all the theory is presented using chord symbols. Every practical exercise also includes tablature. And if you don’t know how to read chord symbols or tablature, don’t worry—these topics are covered in the first lessons (and some bonus videos). I can also help you with this via WhatsApp
Don’t worry—you’ll be fine! All the video content has English subtitles. In the book, just use the charts, chord symbols, and the exercises in notation and tablature to help you study.
