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 == General Info ==
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	== Sight Reading ==		== Sight Reading ==
	Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. ~~<br/>~~		Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.
	Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be ~~given~~ half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. ~~<br/>~~		=== About the Test ===
			Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be giving half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.
			=== Supporting Publications ===
			For practice purposes, sample Sight-reading tests are published by [[Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music]] in [[Percussion Sight-Reading Grades 6-8]]. Purchasing the book is not a requirement.

	== Aural Test ==		== Aural Test ==

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	== Aural Test ==		== Aural Test ==
			Listening lies at the heart of music-making and the ability to hear how music works helps with all aspects of musical development. Aural skills help with gauging the sound and balance of playing, keeping in time and playing with sense of rhythm and pulse. These skills also help to develop a sense of pitch, musical memory and the ability to spot mistakes.<br/>
			===About the Test===
	1. To sing or play from memory the lower part of a two-part phrase played twice by the examiner.<br/>		1. To sing or play from memory the lower part of a two-part phrase played twice by the examiner.<br/>
	2. To sing the upper part of a two-part phrase from score, with the lower part played by the examiner.<br/>		2. To sing the upper part of a two-part phrase from score, with the lower part played by the examiner.<br/>
	3. To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase; two chords forming the above cadence; the modulation at the end of a different passage.<br/>		3. To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase; two chords forming the above cadence; the modulation at the end of a different passage.<br/>
	4. To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner; clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece and identify whether it is in two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time.<br/>		4. To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner; clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece and identify whether it is in two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time.<br/>
			===Supporting Publications===
			For practice purpose, sample Aural tests are published by [[Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music]]. Examples of the tests are given in [[Specimen Aural Tests]] and [[Aural Training in Practice]]. Purchasing these books is not a requirement.

	== Reference ==		== Reference ==

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	Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>		Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>
	Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>		Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>

			== Aural Test ==
			1. To sing or play from memory the lower part of a two-part phrase played twice by the examiner.<br/>
			2. To sing the upper part of a two-part phrase from score, with the lower part played by the examiner.<br/>
			3. To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase; two chords forming the above cadence; the modulation at the end of a different passage.<br/>
			4. To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner; clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece and identify whether it is in two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time.<br/>

	== Reference ==		== Reference ==

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Technical Requirements

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	Studies are important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. <br/>		Studies are important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. <br/>
	'''About the test''': Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music. <br/>		'''About the test''': Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music. <br/>
			'''Instrument''': The test must be played with the snares on <br/>
	'''Publications''': [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] <br/>		'''Publications''': [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] <br/>
	'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/>		'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/>

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	== Technical Requirements ==		== Technical Requirements ==
	~~Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music.~~		Studies are important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. <br/>
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"~~		'''About the test''': Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music. <br/>
	~~! List !! Publications !! Notes !! Video Performance~~		'''Publications''': [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] <br/>
	\|-		'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/>
	~~\| Study A \|\| [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] \|\|~~ Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. \|\|		'''Memory''': There is no requirement to play the Study from memory. <br/>
	\|-		'''Sticking''': Candidates may use any sticking that produces a successful musical outcome. <br/>
	~~\| Study B \|\|~~ [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] ~~\|\| Studies are in important way~~ to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory~~, as~~ a ~~solo musician or with others~~. \|\|		'''Demonstration Video''':
	\|-
	\|}

	== Sight Reading ==		== Sight Reading ==

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	Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>		Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>
	Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>		Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>

			== Reference ==

			[[Category: Snare Drum Exam Syllabus]]
			[[Category: ABRSM Snare Drum Exam Syllabus]]
			[[Category: Grade 7 Snare Drum Exam Syllabus]]

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== General Info ==
* Candidates must play at least one piece for [[multiple percussion]].
* All pieces and studies should be played with the snares on unless marked otherwise in the music.
* Candidates must choose three pieces from the repertoire list, including at least one piece marked with #.
* Up to two pieces by the same composer may be played.
* Candidates must play the upper part when pieces that are published as duets.
* Candidates must provide their own accompanist(s).
* Pieces accompanied by percussion must be played on a separate instrument from the candidates'.

== Song List ==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
! Item !! Works !! Composer !! Publication !! Publisher !! Instrumentation !! Video
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| 1 || Cretan Dance || [[Warren Benson]] || [[Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum]] || [[Hal Leonard]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Flg68Yrc8</embedvideo>
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| 2 || Taiko || [[James Campbell]] || [[Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View]] || [[Alfred Music]] || Drums (High & Medium & Low) & Cymbals
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| 3 || Study No. 32 || [[Anthony Cirone]] || [[Portraits in Rhythm]] || [[Alfred Music]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only
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| 4 || Movement 4 || [[Guy Gauthreaux II]] || [[American Suite for Unaccompanied Snare Drum]] || [[Meredith Music Publications]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only
|-
| 5 || Battercada || [[Rachel Gledhill]] || [[Battercada]] || [[Southern Percussion]] || [[Snare Drum]] only
|-
| 6 || Prelude || [[William Kraft]] || [[English Suite]] || [[Alfred Music]] || [[Bass Drum]] & [[Tenor Drum]] & [[Field Drum]] & [[Bongos]]
|-
| 7 || Up Sticks || [[Clive Malabar]] || [[ABRSM Principal Percussion]] || [[Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only || <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxQvFxtxS78 </embedvideo>
|-
| 8 || Zonal I || [[Cameron Sinclair]] || [[Zonal I]] || [[Scottish Music Centre]] || [[Bongos]] & [[Tom-tom]]
|-
| 9 || The New Downfall || [[Charley Wilcoxon]] || [[Modern Rudimental Swing Solos]] || [[Ludwig Masters]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgf2tfh5nHo </embedvideo>
|-
| 10 || Swinging the "26"|| [[Charley Wilcoxon]] || [[Modern Rudimental Swing Solos]] || [[Ludwig Masters]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT0vrXoU4I0 </embedvideo>
|-
|}

== Technical Requirements ==
Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
! List !! Publications !! Notes !! Video Performance
|-
| Study A || [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] || Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. ||
|-
| Study B || [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] || Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. ||
|-
|}

== Sight Reading ==
Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>
Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>