Self-Assessment
QuestionnaireSelf-Assessment
Sight reading
1: I find it difficult at all to read the score while playing.
2: When I lose my orientation while playing the score, I find it hard to find the right spot again.
3: When I lose orientation while playing the score, I listen in and find the right spot again.
4: I can follow the score while playing and always know where we are.
Tempo
1: I find it difficult to keep tempo at all.
2: Sometimes I slow down or faster while playing.
3: I can keep a steady pace when I'm interacting with others.
4: I can keep a steady pace, even if I play alone.
Chords
1: It's hard for me to grab chords at all.
2: I know some chords and can slowly switch between them.
3: I know all the important chords and can switch between them with practice.
4: I know all the important chords and can quickly switch between them.
Strumming
1: I find it difficult to play a strum pattern at all.
2: I can keep a strum pattern when I play with others.
3: I can keep a strum pattern when I hear someone play it.
4: I can keep a strum pattern even if I play alone.
Melody play
1: I find it difficult to play a melody at all.
2: I can play the melody slowly.
3: I can play the melody smoothly when I play with others.
4: I can play the melody fluently, even if I play alone.
after Marty Gross1)
Self-Assessment
Results5–7 points
Beginner
8–12 points
Advanced beginner
13–17 points
Intermediate
18–20 points
Advanced