![]() ![]() Process: Candidates will first be given 90 seconds to practise.All progressions may contain occasional slash chords and inversions. ![]() ![]() Progressions in C major may contain the non-diatonic chords C7, F7, D7 and Fm progressions in A minor may feature an E7 chord. The chord progression will be 12 bars long, in the key of C major or A minor. Requirements: Candidates will be given a previously unseen chord progression to improvise a melodic line over, to complement the backing track.Additionally, candidates may ask to hear the tempo before the assessed part of the test begins. Before the practice time begins, candidates can ask if they would like to hear the tempo on a metronome at the start of, or throughout their practice time. Process: Candidates will be given 90 seconds to practise, after which they will perform the test.The piece will be between 8 and 10 bars long, in the key of A, E or Eb major, or E minor. Requirements: Candidates will be given a short piece of previously unseen music to play, unaccompanied.Once the candidate has decided, they cannot change their mind. Supporting Tests Sight Reading / Improvisation & Interpretationīefore seeing the tests, the examiner will ask whether the candidate wishes to perform a piece of sight reading or take a test of improvisation and interpretation. The examiner will ask which study the candidate has prepared. Group C: Technical StudyĬandidates are to perform one of the three technical studies given in the grade book. Candidates are to perform the arpeggios in even quavers. In the exam, the examiner will request a selection to be performed, stating how they are to be performed, from the requirements listed in the table. ![]() Group B: ArpeggiosĬandidates are to prepare all of the following. Requirements: Slurred, four quavers to a bow, even notes. Scale: B, C, E Minor (Natural, harmonic or melodic minor – Candidate's choice) Candidates can choose to perform the scales in even notes (quavers) or with long tonic rhythms unless specified otherwise. In the exam, In the exam, the examiner will request a selection to be performed, stating how they are to be performed, from the requirements listed in the table. Group A: ScalesĬandidates are to prepare all of the following. The tempos given for the scales and arpeggios are the recommended minimum tempos for this grade. There are three groups of technical exercises at this grade: Scales, Arpeggios and Technical Studies. These account for 20% of the exam mark each. (three of these can be Free Choice Pieces) Sight Reading or Improvisation & Interpretation.Ĭandidates are given an unseen test to prepare and performĬandidates respond to one melodic recall test.Ĭandidates answer 5 questions based on one of the pieces performed Grade ExamĬandidates choose to play either Performance Pieces or Technical Exercises first Learn more about our face-to-face exams, recorded digital or live stream digital exams here. There are two main types of exam available, a Grade Exam or Performance Certificate, which can be booked as a face-to-face exam or digital exam. The pieces at each grade expose students to an array of styles and instrument-specific techniques, contributing to improved musicianship and instrument mastery!įor more info, please download the syllabus specification or get in touch with a member of the team: the RSL Classical Violin Sample Pack Connecting with the history of Rockschool, the repertoire includes two pop tracks at each grade, specially arranged and accompanied by either piano or full band backing tracks. With works by female and male composers from the global majority across Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop, the syllabus provides an engaging stimulus for learning from beginner to advanced level.Īll repertoire comes with exemplar audio, backing track and a piano score providing a fully immersive and flexible approach to practise, lessons and the exam.
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