Charlie M. - Phase 2 - Bessie MacIntyre

Dojo U Admin Team September 9, 2022

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Hi Charlie, Well done. Keep all the work you put into mastering phase two going. Phase three is all about the instrument but it all comes back in phase 4. Keep the momentum going with the first two phases as you work phase 3. It will pay off in 4. Great job, keep at it. Cheers, @Lee
Phase 2 Result: 11/11 Requirements Achieved

Metronome Clearly Audible? Yes
"Best" Tempo Selection? Yes
Rhythm/Note-values understood? Yes
Rhythms accurate to the click of the metronome? Yes

Overall Rhythm Comments from Lee:
Well played with the click of the metronome. Good idea counting yourself in, sure it helped getting into the groove.

Correct Melody Notes? Yes
Hole Coverage Good? Yes
Crossing Noises? No
Correct Gracenotes? Yes
Missed Gracenotes? No
Gracenotes Too Big/Sloppy? No
Gracenotes Out of Sync? No

Overall Basic Melody Comments from Lee:
Solid scale navigation especially in the fourth part jumping back and forth form hi hand to low hand.

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