Is your playing being built on concrete or sand?

Questions

1 To play a C major chord, what string and fret is your index finger on?

2 In a chord chart, what chord is this   0 2 2 1 0 0?

3 Which strings is not played when strumming the A chord?

4 What type of chord is denoted by the letter “m”?

5 What are the 8 most popular open chords?

6 What are the 12 notes in music?

7 What kind of note is denoted by this sign “#”?

8 In standard tuning what note is the open 3^rd string tuned to play?

9 What note is played by placing your finger on the 5^th string at the 2nd fret?

10 What is the difference between an open chord and a barre chord?

11 What is a measure?

12 The most popular pop and rock timing is 4/4 timing. In 4/4 timing, how many beats are there in a bar? 

13 What is syncopation?

14 In the 12 notes in music, which 2 notes do not have a “sharp”?

15 In reading tablature, what chord are you being asked to play here?

            e 0

B 1

G 2

D 3

16 In reading tablature, what chord finger position would you use to play this 6 notes sequence

          D  -------0-------

          A  ----2-----2----

          E  -3-----------3-

17 In 4/4 timing, what is a 1/4 note?

18 In a “basic” power chord shape, if your index finger is on the 4^th string at the 7^th fret, what string and fret would your 

     ring finger be on?

19 To help you keep in rhythm and timing, what can you do with the last chord strum before changing chords?

20 What is the timing and beat count of this strumming pattern   d du udu?

In this level 1 quiz - Did you score less than 14? 

If you scored less than 14, you may be strumming, playing simple songs and enjoying your guitar but your playing development is really being held back. 

Is Your Playing Development Being Strangled?

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If you have been playing for 1 to 2 months, you should be able to score 14 or over in this quiz.

Questions

1  In a chord progression D to C to G, which chord can be played instead of C to reduce hand shape movement, therefore making chord  

    changes easier in fast tempo songs?

2 Name two techniques to play a note without picking or strumming string(s)?

3 What is a “split strumming pattern”?

4 To add interest to this verse line, G  Em  D  D (strumming pattern d du udu), what chord variations could you use to split the strumming

   pattern on the D chord?

5 If a song contains the chords A D E.  Name at least 2 suspended chords you could use to add more interest to the song?

6 What is an arpeggio?

7 When playing arpeggio with a pick, where should your little finger be positioned to make your picking easier and more accurate?

8 If a song you play uses chords C, G, Dm, Em, Am. In what major key is this song?

9 Which note is a whole step up from E?

10 What is the scale of notes sequence for the Key of D?

11 Which one of these notes can you not use when improvising in the key of G:-   A, B or F?

12 In standard finger picking format, what finger would you use to pick the 2nd string?

13 What technique can you use to add depth to finger picking notes within a chord?

14 What is the base note string of the D chord?

15 Which two of these chords can you not use when improvising in the key of G?

     A   C   D   F   E  Am   Em

16 To make barre chords easier to play, what can you do on the first beat of a measure?

17 To play a barre chord cleanly, how must your guitar be positioned?

18 What is an alternating strumming pattern?

19 Name at least 2 techniques you can use to replace a strum in a strumming pattern?

20 Is this statement true or false. “There is a correct strumming pattern for every song”?

In this level 2 quiz - Did you score less than 14? 

If you scored less than 14 in this quiz, you may be enjoying your guitar learning and playing songs you like, but you are not developing your “impressive” skills.   To play “impressive” guitar, you need to learn and use a range of "fun to learn" improvisation techniques that enable you to develop your own arrangements from simple strumming songs.   This “fluidity” in developing your own arrangements is what begins to make your guitar playing really impressive.    

With How To Play Guitar Fast Track Course Level 2, you would score 20 out of 20 in this level 2 quiz

If you scored less than 14, break free from the binds that are strangling your playing development.    With my How To Play Guitar Fast Track Course – Level 2, you would score 20 out of 20 in this level 2 quiz

If you scored less than 14, there is a complete range of improvisation techniques (and lots more) in my How To Play Guitar Fast Track Course – Level 2.  This unique video course covers everything you need  to take your playing way beyond basic strumming.  It's time for you to play really impressive guitar faster than you ever thought possible.

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If you have been playing for 2 to 3 months, you should be able to score 14 or over in this quiz.

Questions 

1 How long do you need to play guitar before you can write and produce your own original licks, riffs, sequences and songs?

3 With even the most basic knowledge, what are the 4 ways you can use keys and scales to "unlock your guitar"?

4 What is the difference between a pentatonic scale and a 7 note scale?

5 What "learn in minutes" pentatonic scale is being used to create this original riff?

Tablature

3G ---------------------------------------------------2-0-------------

4D ---------0---2-0-----------------------0---2-0------------------

5A ----0-2---------------------------0-2-----------------------------

6E -3----------------3-(Pause)-3----------------------(Pause)--

6 What note would you add to the Am pentatonic scale to produce your own impressive blues licks, riffs, sequences and songs.

7 In creating your own impressive licks, riffs, sequences and songs, what simple linking technique can you use to play across your complete

   fretboard?

8 What two techniques can you use to produce impressive fast tempo licks, riffs, sequences and songs?

9 This is the notes sequence and tablature for the verse of an iconic song.  What key is this song in and what simple scale is being used?      

   E   E  F#  G  C  B    A   A  C  B  G  E  E

Tablature

4D-----------------------------------------------------2--

5A -----------------3-2----0---0-h3--h2---------------

6E -0---0-h2-h3---------------------------3-0---------

10 What is the simplest way to recognise what key any song is being played in?

11 What is the difference between a rhythm arrangement and a melody arrangement for any song?

12 What do you use to find the melody of any rhythm strumming arrangement song?

13 This is the melody of a well known Christmas carol.  What key and scale is being used?

Tablature

4D ------------------------2-4-5-4-2--------2-4-5-4-2----2----4-5----------

5A -2-----------2-3-5----------------5--------------------5------------5-3-2--

6E ----5-3---5--------------------------------------------------------------------

14 This is the same Christmas carol.  What scale position is being used now?

Tablature

2B ------------------------5-7-8-7-5--------5-7-8-7-5---5-----7-8-----------

3G -4-----------4-5-7----------------7-------------------7------------7-5-4---

4D ----7-5---7--------------------------------------------------------------------

15 What simple yet powerful scale is this  A  C  D  Eb E  G

16 If a song is in the key of C, what notes can you use to produce a lead guitar lick, riff or sequence?

17 How many fingers do you use to play the simplest position of the G major pentatonic scale?

18 How many fret positions do you use to play the simplest position of the G major pentatonic scale?

19 Can you produce lead guitar riffs for every song you play - Yes or no?

20 Why do guitar “tutors” teach keys and scales using boring drills and routines?

In this level 3 quiz - Did you score less than 14? 

If you scored less than 14 in this quiz, you may well be developing your skills, but your guitar is still locked!.  It’s time to have the best fun you will ever have with your guitar.  It’s time to unlock your guitar and get into lead using keys and scales!

With How To Play Guitar Fast Track Course Level 3, you would score 20 out of 20 in this level 3 quiz

If you scored less than 14, it's time for you to have the most fun you will ever have with your guitar.  My How To Play Guitar Fast Track Course – Level 3 has everything you need to take your guitar playing into the next stratosphere. This unique video lessons course makes learning keys and scales FUN.  No boring drills and routines.  In no time you will be forming your own licks, riffs, sequences and lead guitar solo's.