The Optimal Length And Frequency Of Practice In Mastering The Guitar
School Name
Chapin High School
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Psychology and Sociology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
This study will attempt to draw a correlation between frequency of practice session and progress made playing guitar. For this project, a survey will be issued to the existing beginner guitar class at Chapin High School to discover existing practice habits and experience for potential participants. Each participant will be given a song and a practice schedule to follow for a week. They will all be given a song of the same difficulty but will receive a practice schedule that varies in frequency of practice session. After a week, participants will play the song assigned and progress will be measured based on how well they perform. Preliminary survey results suggest that more experienced participants practice longer and more frequent than less experienced guitarists. Results of this study are important because it will allow newer guitarists to know the practice schedule which will yield optimal results. Not only would these results assist new guitarists, but it would also allow guitar teachers to combine already confirmed techniques with a practice schedule that they know will be effective for their students.
Recommended Citation
Breland, Jake, "The Optimal Length And Frequency Of Practice In Mastering The Guitar" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 170.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/170
Location
Owens 109
Start Date
4-16-2016 8:45 AM
The Optimal Length And Frequency Of Practice In Mastering The Guitar
Owens 109
This study will attempt to draw a correlation between frequency of practice session and progress made playing guitar. For this project, a survey will be issued to the existing beginner guitar class at Chapin High School to discover existing practice habits and experience for potential participants. Each participant will be given a song and a practice schedule to follow for a week. They will all be given a song of the same difficulty but will receive a practice schedule that varies in frequency of practice session. After a week, participants will play the song assigned and progress will be measured based on how well they perform. Preliminary survey results suggest that more experienced participants practice longer and more frequent than less experienced guitarists. Results of this study are important because it will allow newer guitarists to know the practice schedule which will yield optimal results. Not only would these results assist new guitarists, but it would also allow guitar teachers to combine already confirmed techniques with a practice schedule that they know will be effective for their students.
