Music & Performing Arts
Guitar & Bass skills assessment
Guitar and bass players are judged on feel as much as notes. This scorecard covers technique, rhythm, chords, reading, improvisation and performance for students, teachers and bands.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Guitar & Bass skills you can score
These are the default Guitar & Bass skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every performer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Fretting and Picking Technique
Fretts and picks cleanly with relaxed hands, good posture and accurate intonation.
Rhythm and Timing
Keeps steady time and locks in with a metronome, backing track or drummer.
Chords and Progressions
Plays common chords and moves between them smoothly in time.
Scales and Lead Playing
Uses scales and phrasing to play melodies and solos convincingly.
Reading Chord Charts and Tab
Reads tablature, chord charts and notation appropriate to the level.
Ear Training and Playing by Ear
Works out songs and parts by listening.
Improvisation
Creates musical solos and fills that suit the style and harmony.
Tone and Equipment Knowledge
Sets up amps, effects and tuning for a good sound.
Practice Discipline
Practises regularly and purposefully and follows a plan.
Ensemble Playing
Listens, blends and supports other musicians.
Stage Presence and Performance
Performs confidently and communicates with the audience.
Repertoire
Builds a broad, well-prepared repertoire.
Levels included with Guitar & Bass
Guitar & Bass starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for music & performing arts, so performers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Beginner
- Grade 1-2
- Grade 3-4
- Grade 5-6
- Grade 7-8
- Advanced
How Guitar & Bass works in SkillScorer
Score
Each performer in a ensemble is scored on the Guitar & Bass skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank performers, compare two side by side, or compare your ensembles against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Guitar & Bass skills need attention. Reports also follow each section leader's ensemble.
Guitar & Bass scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Guitar & Bass scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Guitar & Bass scorecard covers 12 skills: Fretting and Picking Technique, Rhythm and Timing, Chords and Progressions, Scales and Lead Playing, Reading Chord Charts and Tab, Ear Training and Playing by Ear, Improvisation, Tone and Equipment Knowledge, Practice Discipline, Ensemble Playing, Stage Presence and Performance and Repertoire. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are performers scored in Guitar & Bass?
Every performer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one ensemble and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Guitar & Bass?
Guitar & Bass starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Beginner, Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8 and Advanced. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Guitar & Bass skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In music & performing arts the app talks about performers, ensembles and section leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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