Flat Pickin’ Guitar Contest
Saturday, August 9
2:00 pm on the First-Knox Main Stage
Contest Rules:
- There will be two (2) age categories: 18 & under and 19 & over.
- Each contestant will be required to play one (1) tune of their choice, with a maximum time limit of four (4) minutes.
- Contestants must play on an acoustic instrument.
- Each contestant may have one acoustic accompanist as rhythm back-up.
- Contestants may not play “Wildwood Flower”.
- Contestants will be asked to play one tune in case of a tie.
- Contestants will be called to the stage by number only. Be ready to play when your number is called. Judges will not see the contestants.
- The decision of the judges is final.
***Registration will begin at 12:30 pm. Numbers for play order will be drawn at 1:45.
***Contestants will be judged on the following:
- Rhythm / Timing - 30 pts.
steady, definite tempo appropriate to tune - Tone Quality - 30pts.
good intonation and consistent overall sound - Technical Ability/Mastery - 30 pts.
CLEAN, CRISP picking / individual style - Level of difficulty - 10 pts
Download the registration form here.
Note: All schedules and events are subject to change without notice. Please continue to check our website for all the latest updates.
For more information, call 740-392-FEST
(3378)
or e-mail:
festival@danemmettfestival.org
or visit the Knox County Convention &
Visitors Bureau at www.VisitKnoxOhio.org