A skills video is a video clip (or clips) that can be included in the videos you upload.  It includes a series of staged, music-specific performances or "play-throughs" of notable fundamentals or technique exercises outside of a formal performance setting. It's not necessary for every musician but can be a helpful way to demonstrate to colleges your technical abilities and mastery of specific skills. 

 

For example, it might be helpful to include a skills video of all 12 major scales, 12 natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales, chromatic scale, etc. If you play a brass instrument, you might consider showcasing an impressive double tongue exercise of your choosing. The same might be true for advanced flute players to showcase their double tongue ability. A saxophone player might want to showcase their ability to play in the altissimo register, etc.  

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You should consider the benefit of simply including a skills video so it's already there. This way, a college can instantly gain more insight into your ability without having to ask you (which takes up more of their time) or wonder what you can  and cannot do.