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The Inimitable Tony Vaz - Exploring his Genius

By Pankaj Kanth

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Course Description

Bass is a sublime entity - it's not just an instrument or a frequency spectrum, it is a philosophy. It anchors a song, and can elevate it to dizzying heights when applied with sensibility. No one understood this better than Tony Vaz. A stalwart and unsung hero of Bollywood music, his commitment to music was unparalleled. His pursuit of excellence was evident in his intricate bass lines that were created with the utmost care and attention, regardless of what fraction of the audience would actually hear them (given the fidelity of recordings and the speakers in listeners' homes). 

 

This course comprises of 8 sessions that will primarily study his bass lines through my cover of his songs, and will also include other notable bass players who left a mark on Bollywood music.

Course Objectives
  • Study and learn how bass lines are constructed
  • How Tony approached each song, based on mood, ambience, and energy
  • Specific considerations to verse, chorus, and stanza
  • Developing your techniques and phrasing in the process
  • Developing your mindset, your approach, and your soft skills
  • Defining your own growth path - in terms of skills, passion, and possibly career


Course Prerequisites
  • Basic knowledge of the instrument
  • Ability to play the scale
  • An ear and passion for music
Course Content

Chapter 1

The T's

The first element of Tony's bass playing - The T's

Lessons:

Techniques

Timing

Tone

Chapter 2

The P's

The second element in the context of Tony's bass playing

Lessons:

Phrasing

Precision

Purity

Chapter 3

The Approach

The last, but not the least element of Tony's bass playing

Lessons:

Tony's Approach

Chapter 4

Songs - Jaane Ja Dhoondta Fir Raha

Session Structure

Lessons:

Jaane Ja Dhoondta Fir Raha-Intro

Chapter 5

Songs- Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

Session Structure

Lessons:

 Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

Chapter 6

Song:  Pyaar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli

Session Structure

Lessons:

 Pyaar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli

Chapter 7

Song:  Duniya Mein, Sharaabi Aankhen

Session Structure

Lessons:

 Duniya Mein, Sharaabi Aankhen

Chapter 8

Song:  Tu Tu Hai Wohi, Jeevan Ke Din

Session Structure

Lessons:

 Tu Tu Hai Wohi, Jeevan Ke Din

Chapter 9

Song: Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Mera Kuchh Samaan

Session Structure

Lessons:

Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Mera Kuchh Samaan

Chapter 10

Song:  Bangla Forays: Ek Ta Desh Lai, Jano Jodi and Other Bollywood Bass Players – Ye Mera Dil

Session Structure

Lessons:

 Bangla Forays: Ek Ta Desh Lai, Jano Jodi Other Bollywood Bass Players – Ye Mera Dil

Chapter 11

Song: Dilbar Mere 

Session Structure

Lessons:

Dilbar Mere 

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What are these group classes?

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