SBSS 6905 - String Bass
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42233,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ian Kinnaman
Email: ijkinnaman@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| no readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
It is your responsibility to acquire any method books or pieces I assign in a timely manner, and to always bring your music to lessons. Since everyone is at a different level of experience, these materials will vary for each student. I take care in only having you purchase materials you will use. All students are to keep detailed files containing all handouts, lesson notes, and repertoire lists. Include some blank music paper and blank pages of lined paper for lesson notes. If you take a picture of something on the board during the lesson, copy it down into your notebook after the lesson. During and following each lesson please write down key points for later study and review.
Recommended Texts:
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Progressive Repertoire - George Vance
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Modern Walking Bass Technique - Mike Richmond
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Atomic Habits - James Clear
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The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
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Free Play - Stephen Nachmanovitch
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Weekly Lessons
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | No reading | Lesson 1 | Individually assigned |
| 8/31 | No reading | Lesson 2 | Individually assigned |
| 9/7 | No reading | Lesson 3 | Individually assigned |
| 9/14 | No reading | Lesson 4 | Individually assigned |
| 9/21 | No reading | Lesson 5 | Individually assigned |
| 9/28 | No reading | Lesson 6 | Individually assigned |
| 10/5 | No reading | Lesson 7 | Individually assigned |
| 10/12 | No reading | Lesson 8 | Individually assigned |
| 10/19 | No reading | Lesson 9 | Individually assigned |
| 10/26 | No reading | Lesson 10 | Individually assigned |
| 11/2 | No reading | Lesson 11 | Individually assigned |
| 11/9 | No reading | Lesson 12 | Individually assigned |
| 11/16 | No reading | Lesson 13 | Individually assigned |
| 11/23 | No reading | Lesson 14 | Individually assigned |
| 11/30 | No readng | Lesson 15 | Individually assigned |
| 12/7 | No reading | Jury | Individually assigned |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.