With Play Live grades you will develop your live skills, solo ability, technical proficiency and listening aptitude when you perform as part of a three-piece band. This is a fully accredited Guitar Examination.
Tracks
- The learner must prepare three tracks from the six contained inside the grade book.
You will be taken on a musical journey from the back streets of New Orleans where you will pay homage to the Blues, to the sun drenched island of Jamaica where the Reggae vibe awaits. Pick up some Soul by visiting the Stax family in America and back home to our own waters for some exciting British Rock.
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Technical Skills
- The learner must prepare all scales and triads contained in group A and group B of the grade book
Fundamental to any player is the use of scales and arpeggios. Begin your work with the C and G major scales.
Lead Solo performance
- The learner must prepare the two solo lead performances in the styles of Rock and Blues contained inside the grade book
Slide, Pull, Hammer and Vibrato are all words that will become familiar to you. Just pick two of these techniques to make your solos come alive.
Recognition by Listening
- The learner will be asked two listening recognition questions:
- Question One: Identify and play a scale.
- Question Two: Clap back a one bar rhythm consisting of minims, crotchets and quavers.
Develop your listening skills and rhythm in the last section of the examination.
Theory Questions
- The learner must answer four theory questions. Two questions relating to left and right hand technique and two questions relating to notation. All questions will be drawn from page sixteen of the grade book.
Marking Bands
- Pass Mark – 65
- Merit Mark – 75
- Distinction Mark – 85
CQFW – Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
