Theory

• Advanced dynamics: accents, crescendos

• Song interpretation

• Intro to chord charts & Nashville notation

Practical Skills

• Genre basics: funk strumming, rock rhythms, bossa nova patterns

• Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides

• Intermediate riffs

• Clean transitions between rhythm and simple lead

• Playing consistently at 100–120 BPM

Band Participation

• Students act as rhythm guitarist for group sessions

Studio Experience

• Multi-track recording

• Play along to professional backing tracks

Certification Parameters

• Play 4 styles correctly (rock, pop, funk, Latin)

• Keep time steady in long sections

• Read simple chord charts

Exam Pattern

• Theory (25)

• Practical style test (50)

• Chart reading & ensemble performance (25)