Level One
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1.) This survey is not a test. This survey is organized to collect data in order to improve instruction.
2.) Read through each "Skill and Awareness" section first to familiarize yourself with the entire survey.
3.) Consider each question and complete the survey. Each survey is made up of four parts.
4.) All parts of the survey do not need to be completed at once.
5.) We recommend that parents assist their children with the surveys. We recommend older students ask for assistance if any portion of the survey is unclear.
6.) We recommend that you print this survey packet in order to better record your results as you complete each part of the survey.
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7.) After completing the survey, email your results to Community Music.
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Hearing-Melodic and harmonic awareness-Beat competency-Ability to imitate
Select one of the following tunes. Click on the “title” to listen to the recorded examples. Complete the survey questions for each tune.
1. Hot Cross Buns
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb
3. Lightly Row
4. Joshua
5. Ode to Joy
6. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Survey Questions for Part 1
Without the aid of any notation, ask yourself these questions and check off the appropriate area that best describes your results.
Tune # __, Title _______________________________.
1. Student is able to listen to the entire melody and “echo” it with his or her voice.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
2. Student is able to listen to the melody and “echo” some parts with his or her voice.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
3. Student is able to listen to the entire melody and “echo” it with his or her guitar.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
4. Student is able to listen to the entire melody and “echo” some parts with his or her guitar.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
5. Student is aware of what chords are used for the specific tune.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
6. Student is aware of how the chords behave in the selected tune.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
7. Student is able to create a similar melody with his or her guitar while a familiar group of chords play.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
Skill and Awareness - Part 2
Select one of the following tunes. Click on the “title” to view the written examples. Complete the survey questions for each tune.
1. Hot Cross Buns
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb
3. Lightly Row
4. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
5. Ode to Joy
6. Joshua
7. Rhythm 1 (Macro)
8. Rhythm 2 (Micro)
9. Rhythm 3 (Triple)
10. Rhythm 4 (Subdivisions)
Survey Questions for Part 2
With the aid of the corresponding notation, ask yourself these questions and check off the appropriate area that best describes your results.
Tune # __, Title __________________________________.
1. Student is able to read the entire melody / rhythm and sing it with his or her voice.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
2. Student is able to follow along with the notation while listening to the melody / rhythm.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
3. Student is able to start from any measure and sing the melody / rhythm to the end of the example.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
4. Student is able to start from any measure and play the melody / rhythm with his or her guitar to the end of the example.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
5. Student can identify familiar patterns in the notation.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
6. Student can clap or tap the melody / rhythm.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
7. Student can tap or clap a similar pattern.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
Identifying shapes from diagrams-Executing chords alone and in groups-Decoding common chord sequences-Beat Competency
Select one of the following “chord groups" to view diagrams and written examples. Complete the survey questions for each chord group.
1. C , G7
2. G , D7
3. D , A7
4. Dmin , A7
Survey Questions for Part 3
With the aid of the corresponding notation, ask yourself these questions and check off the appropriate area that best describes your results.
Chord Group # _________.
1. Student is able to position his or her fingers on the fret board as they appear in the diagram.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
2. Student is able to sound out the specific chords by plucking individual strings.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
3. Student is able to get a clear tone when strumming all the strings.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
4. Student is able to read along with a chord sequence with and without a guitar.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
5. Student is able to switch between chords gradually.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
6. Student is able to switch between chords while maintaining a steady beat.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
7. Student is able to play through a “chord sequence” while someone sings / plays a familiar melody.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
8. Student is familiar with 1 strum pattern.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
9. Student is familiar with 2 or more strum patterns.
___ Yes ___ Almost ____ Not Really ____ I need more information
Familiarity with playing common riffs or pop tune progressions alone and with others.
Survey Data for Part 4
List any songs that the student is able to perform on the guitar with and without the aid of music notation.
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
5. ______________
List any songs that the student has performed on the guitar with and without the aid of music notation with two or more people.
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
5. ______________