Under the“C” - Bass Clef Solos - For Rote Learning and Note Learning

Oct 13, 2026

A music teaching resource that presents a sequence of bass-clef solo pieces and teacher duets designed for rote learning and note learning. The work includes a detailed table of contents covering multiple “C” themed ocean animal pieces and their reprises, plus guidance for backing tracks. Each segment emphasizes practical performance skills such as fingerings, hand position, rhythmic counting, and note value recognition, supported by lyric-based practice and “Dive In/Dive Deeper” instructional notes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

1.Under the"C"

Teacher Duet

2.0-C-T-O-P-U-S

Teacher Duet

3.Make Waves

UNDER THE“C”For Rote Learning and Note Learningby Kris Skaletski Bass Clef Solos K https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780999554616 # Under the“C” Bass Clef SolosFor Rote Learning and Note Learning Music &Materials byKris Skaletski Teacher Duets byJennifer Eklund # Under the“C”TM Kris Skaletski Copyright C2019 by KiddyKeys LLC All rights reserved.The compositions,text,and graphics in this publication areprotected by copyright law.No part of this work may be duplicated or reprintedwithout the prior consent of the author. ISBN 978-0-9995546-1-6 Printed in the United States of America KiddyKeys.com # Under the“C”“ TABLE OF CONTENTS JNDER THE“C"… …………………………………………………………………………………………1 O-C-T-O-P-U-S……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 MAKE WAVES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 WISH UPON A STARFISH………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 DANCING DOLPHINS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 STORMY“C's.“…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 SOMETHING'S FISHY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 BLOWFISH BOOGIE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 HAPPY AS A CLAM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17 WHALE OF A TIME…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 GREAT WHITES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21 SEA BASS BAS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 THE DEEP BLUE SEA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25 SEAHORSE SWITCHEROO…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 COWBOY CLOWNFISH……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29 USE YOUR MUSSELS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………31 JAMMIN′JELLYFISH………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 UNDER THE“C”(REPRISE)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35 GUIDE TO BACKING TRACKS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………37 | | | | | | | | | Middle | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 5
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F | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | G | | | | | (L.H.) Sea Scoop: There is technically only one ocean,since all parts of it run intoeach other.Scientists have labeled the various areas:the Pacific,theAtlantic,the Indian,the Arctic,and a new ocean,which was labeledin 2000,the Southern Ocean,which is near Antarctica. ## 1.Under the"C" Music and Lyrics byKris Skaletski Strong L2L₁L5 Un -der theC,I am play-ingin the bass clef,un -der theC. L2L1L5L5Watch me play-ingun -der the C.Icandoit. Here we go! Dive In: ·Refer to the keyboard example on the previous page to identify the finger numbers to be usedand to locate the student's hand position. ·To teach rote play,demonstrate the rhythm and note patterns.Sing through the lyrics as neededto assist with counting and rhythm. ·Focus on hand position,arm weight,and relaxed wrists. ·Revise fingerings as needed throughout the book to account for the student's needs. ·Introduce or review note values,note names,and other theory components as desired. ·Read the Sea Scoop together. Dive Deeper: ·Have the student improvise using other rhythms while you play the teacher duet.For example,insteadof four quarter notes in measure one,they might play two quarters and four eighth notes.(Demonstratehow to swing the eighth notes.)Explore their creativity. 1.Under the"C" ## Teacher Duet Music by Jennifer Eklund Strong swing piay -ing the the un -der the C. Un -der C, in bass clef, am / do -der the C. it. Here we go! Watch play -ing can un me | | | | | | | | | | | Middle | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 3
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FAQs

What learning approach does the book use for bass-clef instruction?

The book focuses on rote play and note learning, using lyrics and rhythmic note patterns to support counting and accuracy.

What guidance is provided for teaching students to play the pieces?

“Dive In” instructions cover identifying finger numbers and hand position, demonstrating rhythm and note patterns, emphasizing hand position and relaxed wrists, and introducing or reviewing note values and note names.

How does “Dive Deeper” extend practice beyond the basic pattern?

“Dive Deeper” encourages improvisation with alternate rhythms and explores sound and speed by varying tempo and dynamics, while the teacher duet provides a model for flexibility.

Oct 13, 2026

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