| Name | Level | Category | Code | Points Value | Details | Resource/Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 1 | Lesson Attendance | LA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 1 | Practice | PR 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Instrument Anatomy & Wellness Packet | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the Instrument Anatomy & Wellness Packet for their instrument. This packet requires students to learn the parts of their instrument, how they work, and how to properly care for their instrument. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 1 & 2 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapters 1 and 2 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Locate & Play Half Steps & Whole Steps on Single String with Both Notes Fretted | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of half steps and whole steps by locating and playing them on a single string with both notes fretted. | |
| Demonstrate Proper RH Thumb Technique for Single String Playing | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate proper right hand thumb technique for free-strokes and rest-strokes by single-string playing on the C string with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. | |
| Perform 1-2-3-4 Exercise w/Metronome @ 50 | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate proper posture and proper left and right hand placement by performing the 1-2-3-4 exercise with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. Students must perform the exercise smoothly and cleanly and use the fingertips of their fretting hand. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 2 | Lesson Attendance | LA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 2 | Practice | PR 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1.pdf - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tK9e8UMT-keyazgubJXPZxNlgOYGjvhY/view?usp=drive_link |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Custom Coordination | Level 2 | Coordination | CO 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 3 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 3 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Thumb Brush Strokes & First-Finger Strokes on C Major Chord | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate thumb brush strokes and first-finger strokes using a C major chord with quarter-note downstrokes. The metronome must be set at a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. | |
| Master All Natural Notes on the A String Up to the 12th Fret | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate knowledge and mastery of all natural notes on the A string up to the 12th fret through an in-lesson quiz developed by the instructor. | |
| Perform 1-2-3-4 Exercise at the 1st Fret w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the 1-2-3-4 exercise at the 1st fret with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. Students must perform the exercise smoothly and cleanly. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2 | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 3 | Lesson Attendance | LA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 3 | Practice | PR 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Custom Coordination (copy) | Level 3 | Coordination | CO 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 1 Book | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 1" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 4 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 4 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C Major Scale with Rest Strokes w/out Metronome | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a 1-octave C major scale with rest strokes, ascending and descending. The scale must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C Major Scale with Rest Strokes w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a 1-octave C major scale with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. The scale must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C Major Scale with Rest Strokes w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a 1-octave C major scale with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note. The scale must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Master All Natural Notes on the C String Up to the 12th Fret | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate knowledge and mastery of all natural notes on the C string up to the 12th fret through an in-lesson quiz developed by the instructor. | |
| Perform Eighth Notes with Thumb Brush Strokes & 1st Finger Strokes in 3 Progressions w/out Metronome | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform three different progressions of eighth notes with downstrokes and upstrokes with the strumming hand. The student must demonstrate both thumb brush strokes and 1st finger strokes. | |
| Perform Eighth Notes with Thumb Brush Strokes & 1st Finger Strokes in 3 Progressions w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform three different progressions of eighth notes with downstrokes and upstrokes with the strumming hand. The student must demonstrate both thumb brush strokes and 1st finger strokes. The metronome must be set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note. | |
| Perform Eighth Notes with Thumb Brush Strokes & 1st Finger Strokes in 3 Progressions w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform three different progressions of eighth notes with downstrokes and upstrokes with the strumming hand. The student must demonstrate both thumb brush strokes and 1st finger strokes. The metronome must be set to a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 4 | Lesson Attendance | LA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 4 | Practice | PR 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 4 | Coordination | CO 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 2 Book | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 2" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 5 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 5 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C/Am, G/Em, D/Bm, A/F#m, E/C#m, F/Dm, Bb/Gm 1-Octave Major & Natural Minor Scales Starting on C String w/out Metronome | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major and natural minor scales with rest strokes starting on the C string, ascending and descending: C/Am, G/Em, D/Bm, A/F#m, E/C#m, F/Dm, and Bb/Gm. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C/Am, G/Em, D/Bm, A/F#m, E/C#m, F/Dm, Bb/Gm 1-Octave Major & Natural Minor Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major and natural minor scales with rest strokes starting on the C string, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note: C/Am, G/Em, D/Bm, A/F#m, E/C#m, F/Dm, and Bb/Gm. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C/Am, G/Em, D/Bm, A/F#m, E/C#m, F/Dm, Bb/Gm 1-Octave Major & Natural Minor Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4c | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave major and natural minor scales with rest strokes starting on the C string, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note: C/Am, G/Em, D/Bm, A/F#m, E/C#m, F/Dm, and Bb/Gm. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Master All Natural Notes on the E String Up to the 12th Fret | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate knowledge and mastery of all natural notes on the E string up to the 12th fret through an in-lesson quiz developed by the instructor. | |
| Perform Three Different Chord Progressions Demonstrating Proper Accenting | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate proper accenting with quarter notes and eighth notes with three different chord progressions in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. The student should use the right hand on beats 2 and 4 (backbeat) and add an accent on beat 3 (half-time). | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 5 | Lesson Attendance | LA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 5 | Practice | PR 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 5 | Coordination | CO 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 3 Book | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 3" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 6 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 6 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Pentatonic and Blues Scales Starting on C String w/out Metronome | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave pentatonic and blues scales with rest strokes starting on the C string, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Pentatonic and Blues Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave pentatonic and blues scales with rest strokes starting on the C string, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Pentatonic and Blues Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5c | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave pentatonic and blues scales with rest strokes starting on the C string, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, and F. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb Major Triads | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following major triads, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, F, and Bb. The triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Three Different Chord Progressions Demonstrating Proper String Muting for Staccato-Sounding Chords | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate proper string muting for short or staccato-sounding chords with three different chord progressions in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 6 | Lesson Attendance | LA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 6 | Practice | PR 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 16-30 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-30 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 6 | Coordination | CO 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 4 Book | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 4" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 7 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 7 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Major and Relative Natural Minor Scales Starting at 4th or 5th Fret on C String w/out Metronome | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave major and relative natural minor scales starting at the 4th or 5th fret on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Major and Relative Natural Minor Scales Starting at 4th or 5th Fret on C String w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave major and relative natural minor scales starting at the 4th or 5th fret on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Major and Relative Natural Minor Scales Starting at 4th or 5th Fret on C String w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6c | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave major and relative natural minor scales starting at the 4th or 5th fret on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform A, E, B, F#, C#, D, G Minor Triads | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following minor triads, ascending and descending: A, E, B, F#, C#, D, and G. The triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Three Different Chord Progressions Demonstrating Eighth-Note Strumming in 3/4 Time | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate eighth-note strumming in 3/4 time with three different chord progressions in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 7 | Lesson Attendance | LA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 7 | Practice | PR 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 7 | Coordination | CO 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 5 Book | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 5" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 8 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 8 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Major and Relative Natural Minor Scales Starting at 7th or 8th Fret on C String w/out Metronome | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave major and relative natural minor scales starting at the 7th or 8th fret on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Major and Relative Natural Minor Scales Starting at 7th or 8th Fret on C String w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave major and relative natural minor scales starting at the 7th or 8th fret on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 1-Octave or 1.5-Octave Major and Relative Natural Minor Scales Starting at 7th or 8th Fret on C String w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7c | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 1-octave or 1.5-octave major and relative natural minor scales starting at the 7th or 8th fret on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb Major 7th Triads | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following major 7th triads, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, F, and Bb. The triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Three Different Chord Progressions Demonstrating "Chuck" Technique | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate the "chuck" technique on beats 2 and 4 (backbeat) and on beat 3 (half-time) with three different chord progressions in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized (copy) | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 8 | Lesson Attendance | LA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 8 | Practice | PR 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 8 | Coordination | CO 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 6 Book | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 6" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 9 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 9 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major and Natural Minor Scales Starting on C String w/out Metronome | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major and natural minor scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major and Natural Minor Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major and natural minor scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major and Natural Minor Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8c | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major and natural minor scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform A, E, B, F#, C#, D, G Minor 7th Triads | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following minor 7th triads, ascending and descending: A, E, B, F#, C#, D, and G. The triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Three Different Fingerstyle Patterns with Chord Progressions | Level 8 | Technique | TE 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform three different fingerstyle patterns with chord progressions in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. The patterns must be performed cleanly and smoothly with a steady beat. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 9 | Lesson Attendance | LA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 9 | Practice | PR 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 9 | Coordination | CO 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 10 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 10 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform A, E, B, F#, C#/Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D 2-Octave Harmonic Minor Scales Starting on C String w/out Metronome | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave harmonic minor scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending: A, E, B, F#, C#/Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, and D. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform A, E, B, F#, C#/Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D 2-Octave Harmonic Minor Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave harmonic minor scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: A, E, B, F#, C#/Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, and D. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform A, E, B, F#, C#/Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D 2-Octave Harmonic Minor Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9c | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave harmonic minor scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: A, E, B, F#, C#/Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, and D. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A E, B, F#, C#, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Dominant 7th Triads | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following dominant 7th triads, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A E, B, F#, C#, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. The triads must be performed smoothly and cleanly with a steady beat. | |
| Perform Chord-Melody Arrangement That Uses Three Different Textures | Level 9 | Technique | TE 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a chord-melody arrangement that uses three different textures in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. The arrangement must be performed cleanly and smoothly with a steady beat. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 10 | Lesson Attendance | LA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 10 | Practice | PR 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 10 | Coordination | CO 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Ch. 11 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must ready, study, and complete the exercises for chapter 11 of "Music Theory for Ukulele" by David Shipway, or something equivalent. | LU - Music Theory For Ukulele - Shipway.pdf |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb Diatonic Double-Stop Scales on C & E Strings and E & A Strings Using 3rds w/out Metronome | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following diatonic double-stop scales on the C & E strings and the E & A strings using 3rds, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, F, and Bb. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering and a steady beat. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb Diatonic Double-Stop Scales on C & E Strings and E & A Strings Using 3rds w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following diatonic double-stop scales on the C & E strings and the E & A strings using 3rds, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, F, and Bb. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb Diatonic Double-Stop Scales on C & E Strings and E & A Strings Using 3rds w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following diatonic double-stop scales on the C & E strings and the E & A strings using 3rds, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 80 = quarter note: C, G, D, A, E, F, and Bb. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Pentatonic/Blues Scales Starting on C String w/out Metronome | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Pentatonic/Blues Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 60 = eighth note | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10e | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 60 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Pentatonic/Blues Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 72 = eighth note | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10f | 160 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 72 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab 2-Octave Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Pentatonic/Blues Scales Starting on C String w/Metronome @ 84 = eighth note | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10g | 180 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform the following 2-octave major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic/blues scales scales starting on the C string with rest strokes, ascending and descending, with the metronome set to a minimum tempo of 84 = two eighth notes: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Scales must be performed smoothly and cleanly with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Chord-Melody Arrangement That Uses Three Different Textures | Level 10 | Technique | TE 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a chord-melody arrangement that uses three different textures in an in-lesson test developed by the instructor. The arrangement must be performed cleanly and smoothly with a steady beat. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. |
