Pre-Requisites Following is the skill
level suggested to attend sessions of camp.groove. We also have a special beginner level class for those who want to attend the camp and have limited experience on their instrument. Please review the requirements for your
specific instrument(s) carefully. If
needed, review the list with your private music instructor. But hey, if this camp thing sounds like it's something like you'd like to do and you have questions, please contact us. We're also happy to set up a private evaluation at School
of Groove. Guitar: ~ the ability to tune your guitar
using your own electronic tuner.
~ the ability to play the most
common open chords (C, G, D, E, A, Dm, Em, Am, etc..).
~ know all the note names on the
5th and 6th strings up to the 12th fret.
~ the ability to play power chords
(i.e. "5" chords) rooted on the 5th and 6th strings.
~ the ability to play a song.
Drums:
~ the ability to play a simple
“backbeat”:
(bass drum on beats 1 & 3,
snare on beats 2 & 4, quarter notes and/or eighth notes on the hi-hat
cymbals).
~ the ability to play a simple
“four on the floor” beat:
(bass drum on beats 1 2 3 4, snare
on beats 2 & 4, quarter notes and/or eighth notes on the hi-hat cymbals).
~ the ability to play a one
measure (4 beat) fill, in time.
~ the ability to play through a
song, in time.
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Bass:
~ the ability to tune your bass
using your own electronic tuner.
~ know all the note names on all
strings up to the 5th fret.
~ the ability to play roots and
octaves of chords
~ the ability to play a song.
Keyboard:
~ the ability to play major and
minor triads in the right hand while playing the root in the left hand.
~ the ability to play a song.
Voice:
~ the ability to sing a one octave
major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so …) ascending and descending, in tune.
~ the ability to sing a song, in
tune.
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