This is mainly directed for guitarists, but anyone can feel free to respond.
I was just wondering where you would classify yourself as a musician? This is almost impossible to measure, since everyone is unique. I was just curious.
Beginner -- A true beginner...you picked up the instrument last week.
Novice -- Been playing for a little while, you know some simple songs all the way through, limited skill though. Speed is building.
Intermediate -- You know quite a bit of songs, ranging from simple to more challenging, but still practice every day to get better. You can play a few leads, you have a quick picking hand and can alternate pick fairly well. You're an average player.
Good -- Only the most complex songs you find tough. You can just about play anything you hear, with a few mistakes that you'll work out while learning. You know and understand theory, and have a band currently trying to get signed. (These instances aren't limited to this, obviously...I'm just throwing out an average example. Just because you do or don't have a record deal doesn't make you good or bad.)
Professional -- You know John Petrucci, Satch, and Vai, and jam with them often.
I'd say I'm a solid intermediate, judging by this comparison.
I was just wondering where you would classify yourself as a musician? This is almost impossible to measure, since everyone is unique. I was just curious.
Beginner -- A true beginner...you picked up the instrument last week.
Novice -- Been playing for a little while, you know some simple songs all the way through, limited skill though. Speed is building.
Intermediate -- You know quite a bit of songs, ranging from simple to more challenging, but still practice every day to get better. You can play a few leads, you have a quick picking hand and can alternate pick fairly well. You're an average player.
Good -- Only the most complex songs you find tough. You can just about play anything you hear, with a few mistakes that you'll work out while learning. You know and understand theory, and have a band currently trying to get signed. (These instances aren't limited to this, obviously...I'm just throwing out an average example. Just because you do or don't have a record deal doesn't make you good or bad.)
Professional -- You know John Petrucci, Satch, and Vai, and jam with them often.
I'd say I'm a solid intermediate, judging by this comparison.
