MUSAVIT MINISTRY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES CHECKLIST Aims: To be developed into an Annex to be referenced by the MUSAVIT Ministry Constitution and

d Modus Operandi. To determine minimum technical skill sets required for the various music roles To identify areas and members for developmental training and enhancing of their skills SONG LEADERS To be added. VOCALS To be added. MUSICIANS Pianists / Keyboardists

Ability to play hymns

Knowledge of music theory, numerical notation, chords, including transposition and harmonisation Ability to sing and play with accurate pitch and rhythm Sight-reading Improvisation Knowledge of and ability to play various types and styles of music Auto-accompaniment function of intelligent keyboards Ability to keep hymns going even when they make a mistake Ability to simplify over-complex music (both melody and accompaniment),

Guitarists Basic knowledge (indicate or )

Know how to tune a guitar Know how to count beats in music (4/4, 3/4, 6/8) and keep time well. Playing chords for common guitar keys (G, C, D, A, E)

Basic strumming patterns Know how to use a pick for strumming and plucking Know basic music theory (esp. important for chord tranposition) Know how to use a capo Know how to use Open chords for modern sounds (Esp. keys of G and E)

Working with the band (indicate or )

Able to read tablature and chord charts Dynamics of playing (muted strums, plucking) Know how to transpose keys Know how to work with the keyboard to stay in a separate range Know if the song is piano- or guitar-driven and adjust accordingly Style of playing (Normal, Country, Rock)

Bassists Basic knowledge (indicate or )

Know how to tune the guitar Know the functions of knobs on guitar Able to use right finger position for playing Know all the notes on bottom two strings at minimum Able to change or hit the note on the beat Know how to slide into and out of a note Know connecting notes by knowing scales Know notes that make up a chord (major and minor) Read chord chart and take note of slash chords for bass notes

Playing with the band (indicate or )

Lock in with kick drum Playing straight quarter or eighth notes in rock groove Know how play in different styles (e.g country, rock and ballad) Good communication with drummer to agree on pattern/dynamics Know how to transpose keys and chords

Drummers Basic knowledge (indicate or )

Know the names of the parts of the drum set (Kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, cymbals) Know how to hold drum sticks and hit the drum skin

Able to count beats and measures (4/4, 3/4, 6/8) and preferably with a metronome Keep timing constant throughout the song, not speed up or slow down Play a basic 4/4 rock groove Know how to crash cymbal on beat 1

Play basic fillers in time and also when to play them (transitions to chorus etc.)

Working with the band (indicate or )

Others

Know how to use ride cymbal as hi-hat for louder sections Dynamics with side sticks (soft) and rim shots (loud) Explore different grooves with kick and snare patterns for variety Know how to count in properly when needed for the song Know how to do 16th beats groove and fillers Know how to use toms to alter the sonic palette

To be added. A/V AND MEDIA CREW Sound and Light Technicians To be added. Media Technicians To be added.