Trinity Rock & Pop Bass exams are offered at all grades from Initial (beginner's level) to Grade 8 (advanced). Learners will develop their playing skills beginning with basic positions, picking and damping techniques, and moving on to new instrumental techniques such as slapped and pulled notes, bends and slides, tapping techniques and harmonics. Session Skills will help to develop improvisation and playback skills - both important for bass guitarists. This book contains all you need for your Bass initial exam.