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G tARR AUUDITTIOON FOR

Guit F RM
NQF
F2, NQF
F3/DIPL
LOMA, NQF4/H
N HIGHER
R DIPLO
OMA & NQF5

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PLAYEER PROFFILE fuull-timee guitaar
 

Namee: ____________________________
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Addresss: ____________________________
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E‐mail: ____________________________
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Contact No ______ 

 
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NQF2 NQF3/D
DIP NQ
QF4/H-DIP NQF5 PT
 

GUIDELINE ES
Average NQQF2 studentss will usually have at leastt 6 months playing experiience. The aability to readd
music is nott a prerequisite but will bee advantageoous. Please note: It is compulsory thaat all guitar
students have regular acccess to a guuitar.

Average NQ QF3/Diploma students will usually havve 1-2 years playing

p expeerience and bbe able to reaad
tablature. They
T usually are comfortaable playing at
a Guitar Graade 2 standarrd, or relevannt equivalent..
They are abble to demonsstrate compeetent skills in at least two contrasting musical
m stylees (eg. Metal
and Funk).

Average NQ QF4/Higher Diploma

D studeents will usuaally have 2 -44 years playing experiencce and be abble
to read basic notation. They
T usually are comfortaable playing ata Grade 4 standard, or relevant
equivalent. They
T are able to demonsstrate compettent skills in ata least threee contrasting styles (eg.
Rock, Funk,, Shuffle or Hip-Hop).
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Average NQQF5 studentss will usually have 4-5 yeaars playing exxperience annd be able to read standaard
music notation. They arre usually commfortable plaaying all of the above at a high skill levvel plus 5
pentatonic shapes
s and 7 Major Scalee shapes as well as advaanced rhythm m guitar skills..

If potential students
s are currently working on a prroject, they are encourageed to send a copy of
material, in both notationn and audio format.
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INSTRUCTIIONS
The followinng requiremeents will form the basis of your assessment for entrry onto a full--time study
programme at COPA. Should
S you haave any difficculties or require further advice
a on maaking your
demo, pleasse call the Addmissions Teeam. Your reecording should be submiitted on one A Audio Tape or
o
CD. Applicaants must com mplete all of the requirem
ments of section 1. Applicaants must complete all of
the requiremments of the level they aree applying foor, which can be found beelow:

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LEVEL SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED
NQF2 Section 1A,1B, 1D
NQF3/Diploma Section 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
NQF4/Higher Diploma Section 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
NQF5 Section 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1A SCALES AND CHORDS
NQF2 Applicants- Play one major scale and one minor pentatonic scale.
NQF3/Diploma Applicants- Play the scales below in at least
one shape and across one octave:
 A Minor Pentatonic
 C Major
NQF4/Higher Diploma Applicants- Play the scales below in
at least 3 shapes and across two octaves:
 A Minor Pentatonic
 C Major
 2 modes in the key of G
NQF5 Applicants- Play the scales below in five pentatonic shapes and seven major scale shapes.
 A Minor Pentatonic
 C Major
.
SECTION 1B PLAYING STYLES
NQF2 Applicants:
 Strum folk style piece and any other piece of choice
NQF3/Diploma and NQF4/Higher Diploma Applicants:
 Improvisation in a style of your choice no longer than one minute.
Play 2 contrasting rhythm guitar parts (Rock, Funk, Reggae, Pop, etc.) each to last 16 bars.

SECTION 1C READING PIECE (pg 5)

NQF3/Diploma and NQF4/Higher Diploma Applicants:
 Play through either Chart 1 or Chart 2 on this application.
NQF5 Applicants:
 Play through Chart 1 at 70 bpm with no audible click track.

SECTION 1D THEORY
Guitar Assessment Question and Answer (Please circle the best possible answer)

       1. A Crotchet is:

a) A small device that keeps your Guitar Amp secure and steady
b) Equivalent to the length of one beat in music
c) A long note held over several beats
d) A Hammer-On followed by a Pull-Off

2. A Chord is:
a) A series of notes played consecutively but only possible on a piano
b) A lead that runs from your Guitar to your Amplifier
c) Two or more notes played together
d) Three or more notes played together

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 3. A Semitone is:
a) The smallest notational difference between two pitches in Western Music
b) The largest notational difference between two pitches in Western Music
c) Half of a whole note
d) A Note played at “half volume””

4. A Mode is:
a) A type of tuning head
b) The notes of the Major Scale with the fourth and seventh notes removed
c) The seventh notes of the major scale beginning on a note other that the first
d) The notes of the major scale played in descending order

5. A Barre is:
a) A symbol in standard music notation
b) A measure of music which is a set number of beats in length
c) A technique which involves the pressing of more than one string with a single
finger of the fretting hand
d) An effects pedal from the Seventies

6. The term BPM means:

a) Best played muted
b) Badly performed melody
c) Beats per minute
d) Breve pianissimo moderato

7. An Arpeggio is:
a) Only found in classical music
b) The notes of a chord played in sequence
c) A finger style piece for acoustic guitar
d) A string bending technique

8. The term Legato means:

a) Play lazily with feeling
b) The notes should be played smoothly with no gap between them
c) Play on guitar in a two handed tapping piece
d) Play on one string only

9. An Octave is:
a) The distance between the first and last notes of a musical piece
b) The interval between two notes which are twelve semitones apart
c) A series of any eight notes
d) A group of eight musicians

10. Sweep Picking is:

a) A guitar technique normally executed by the left hand and involving
consecutive Pull-Offs
b) A right hand technique where a single pick stroke moves onto adjacent strings
c) Only used by jazz musicians
d) A way of cleaning up your alternate picking
 

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SECTION 1C READING PIECES
Read relevant instructions on page 3.

 
 
Chart 1

 
Chart 2
 

STUDENT DECLARATION

All the works contained on the recording I have submitted to COPA for assessment
are my own and are a true representation of my abilities.

Signed: ______________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

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 APPLICATION FORM
The college collects information about you on this form to ensure that you are placed on
the correct course. All information will remain confidential.

1. Details about you – please complete ALL sections

Surname: ________________________________ Title(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Other): ________

First names: _____________________________________________________________

Home address: ___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________ Post Code: ______________

Daytime tel: ________________________ Home tel: ____________________________

Cell: _____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________

Date of birth: __________________ Age: ______ Country of birth: ___________________

2. Please indicate your preferred level and year of study (please tick).
NB: confirmation of level of study is subject to assessment.

NQF2 NQF3/Diploma NQF4/Higher Diploma NQF5

Year of study: (eg. 2009/ 2010): ________________

Please indicate your preferred area of study (please tick)

Guitar Bass Drums Vocals

Keyboard Music Production

3. What are your long-term aims / career goals (not more than 30 words)?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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4. Previous music education:

1st instrument ___________________ 2nd instrument (if applicable)__________________

1st instrument grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Other: ________

2nd instrument grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Other: ________

Music theory grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Other: _________

NQF2 result:_______________ NQF3/Diploma result: _______________

NQF4/H-Dip result: _______________ NQF5 result: ____________________

5. Previous non-musical education:

Start Finish College/University/School Qualifications & Grades

6. Previous work experience:

Start Finish Company Position

7. Please supply any additional information about yourself that may support your application to
study at COPA. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

8. Musical influences: ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(Bands, artists, albums)

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9. Demonstration of musical skills:

To complete your application, you will need to:

Read the assessment form and record each required section.

Record your performances onto CD, cassette or VHS video.
Please state your name at the beginning of your recording and supply spoken introductions to each
section.
Clearly label your recording with your name and chosen discipline.

(NB. The quality of the production in not necessarily important for performance based courses)

10. Any particular learning requirements for which you will need additional support in your time at
COPA. Please note that this question provides our support tutors with the information required to
provide any support that may be available to you and will not adversely affect your application.

Blind / visual impairment Deaf / hearing impairment Mental health

Wheelchair user Other mobility difficulty Speech difficulties

Dyslexia Reading difficulties Dysphasia

Other / please specify: ___________________________________________________

Have you ever been given dispensation (e.g. Extra time in exams) whilst at school or college?

Yes No

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have submitted is true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an enrollment form. Our admissions tutors will carefully consider your
application and may ask you to attend an interview. If you are accepted onto a course you will be
notified telephonically. You will also receive instructions on how to enroll.

You are only a COPA student once enrolled.

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