Level 2 Classes and Camps | Basic Classes and Camps | |
Qualifications | Experience with bluegrass jamming; able to play in more than one key; able to follow guitar chord changes; willing/able to lead songs; know chord number system and jam etiquette | Ability to change chords smoothly between G, C, D, A (fiddlers and bass players: know which notes go with which chords) |
Tempos | Ranging over 100 beats/minute | 60-95 beats/minute |
Singing | Singing, more or less “in pitch”, is expected; harmony singing taught to those who can learn and usually “hold” a harmony part | Please try! Some principles of harmony will be taught |
Performing | Performance opportunity (expected but optional); some performance coaching; extra coaching available for bands | No performing expected |
Night Activities (Camps) | Open to participate in open mic and bluegrass karaoke | Attendance welcome at all nighttime activities |
Other | Intermediates welcome, and given added challenges |