What does it mean if you are a "very proficient")

guitar player?

I am not sure what you are getting at but, depending on the context it can mean that you practice well and thus making you increase in skill well. I could be completely off since I have no idea what the context is.

It means your pretty good.

usually I take that to mean that they can do more than just play a few songs. they understand at least a few scales and some basic theory, and they can actually apply them to songs they play. I also usually assume that someone proficient in guitar is good at improvising

You know all of the basic techniques and can play to a medium/advanced level - at least thats how I see it.

You can play the guitar and make pancakes at the same time

Originally Posted by: hunter1801You can play the guitar and make pancakes at the same time

If you can flip them and add maple syrup while still shredding then you are a virtuoso

Ah yes, the Virtuoso level is the tough one to get to.

pro·fi·cient /prəˈfɪʃənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pruh-fish-uhnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
–noun 2. an expert.


saying someone is proficient at guitar is a less-cocky way of saying they're a "virtuoso" or "can serenade your girlfriend into bed".

people get too technical with the name game. can you rip? can you comp? can you get down with other musicians and make REAL music (improv) that sounds origional and unique? can you write what you play? can you compose? can you emulate other's styles? do you have your own style?


if i was a technical dork i would make you take a quiz and have you check which ones apply, but it doesn't really matter. just be humble, learn with grace and play like a motherf**ker. THAT'S how you become "proficient" in guitar.



but yea, the pancake thing sounds intense enough to merit the name.