Stage 2 Intermediate 4 in Guitar Performance
Issued by
City & Guilds
This individual has successfully completed Stage 2 Intermediate 4 in Guitar Performance Assured, City & Guilds. They are able to play pieces that develop techniques including faster tempi and demonstrate muted strokes and octaves. They can show development of material through extended phrases and solos. They can show theoretical knowledge by how musical terms are used and show stage presence through appropriate body language and awareness of an audience by maintaining focus and confidence.
Skills
- Deliver Guitar Performances At Tempos Between 80 And 140 Bpm
- Deliver Guitar Performances In 4/4 And Simple Time Signature Changes Within The Piece
- Deliver Guitar Performances In Styles Including New Wave Rock And Blues
- Demonstrate Techniques Including Hammer On And Pull Off
- Demonstrate Techniques Including Let Ring And Double Stops
- Demonstrate Techniques Including Octaves Muted Strokes And Palm Muting
- Demonstrate Techniques Including Slides And Bends
- Demonstrate Understanding Of Musical Directions Including Accents And Crescendo
- Demonstrate Understanding Of Musical Directions Including Ties And Staccato
- Perform Major And Natural Minor Scales
- Perform Pentatonic Minor And Modes
- Perform Pieces Composed Of Rhythms Including Syncopation
- Perform Pieces Using Overdrive Settings On The Amp
- Present Guitar Performances That Include Whole Note To 16th Notes And Rests Including Dotted Values
Earning Criteria
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This individual has successfully delivered 4 performance pieces, demonstrated simple theoretical understanding and shown stage presence using appropriate body language and maintaining focus and confidence.