Developing your rhythm section skills
at Morley College, London · college
What the college says
As Rhythm Section players we spend 80% of our time comping and accompanying others, where as spend 80% of our time practising soloing! This course concentrates on rhythm section playing, each players role in the band, how to comp behind soloists, bass solos, how to play as a rhythm section.Bassist Amy Baldwin leads the course, while jazz drummer Flavio Li Vigni co-leads three sessions per term.
What you need to get on
All: ability to read a lead sheet. Pianists/Guitarists: at least 2 different voicing options, an idea about rootless voicing. Bass: ability to create walking lines from a lead sheet. Drums: ability to read rhythms and follow a lead sheet.
How you are assessed
Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.
What this level means
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Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
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Where it runs
Morley College London Waterloo Campus
61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HT
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Start dates
- 15 September 2026 · London
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