Late level beginners know a handful of chords, but do not yet change smoothly from chord to chord and have difficulty tuning their instrument without assistance. Generally they cannot play a song smoothly all the way through. Late beginners have had less than six months of private instruction. Chord changes are accomplished smoothly and without hesitation. Novices frequently cannot play a song all the way through, but probably play some riffs as well as the chords.
Novices accurately tune their guitars without assistance.
Even, rhythmic strumming patterns and some experience with a flat pick are also common accomplishments. Novices have had from 6 months to 2 years of instruction or playing experience, depending on the speed with which the student has progressed. An intermediate is comfortable with major and minor barre chords and can play moveable scales with facility. Women in Rock . Women's voices have gained strength in pop and rock music in the last few years and this course is a celebration of that strength.