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==General Info== | ==General Info== | ||
| − | Candidates taking | + | Candidates taking an Orchestral Percussion exam are required to: |
* play one piece for each of [[Snare Drum]], [[Timpani]] and [[Keyboard Percussion]] | * play one piece for each of [[Snare Drum]], [[Timpani]] and [[Keyboard Percussion]] | ||
* play the technical requirements for either [[Snare Drum]], [[Timpani]] or [[Keyboard Percussion]] at their choice | * play the technical requirements for either [[Snare Drum]], [[Timpani]] or [[Keyboard Percussion]] at their choice | ||
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'''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/> | '''Instrument''': The test must be played with the snares on <br/> | ||
| − | '''Publications''': [[Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies, ABRSM Grade | + | '''Publications''': [[Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies, ABRSM Grade 1]] <br/> |
'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/> | '''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/> | ||
'''Memory''': There is no requirement to play the Study from memory. <br/> | '''Memory''': There is no requirement to play the Study from memory. <br/> | ||
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'''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/> | '''Instrument''': The test must be played with the snares on <br/> | ||
| − | '''Publications''': [[Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies, ABRSM Grade | + | '''Publications''': [[Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies, ABRSM Grade 1]] <br/> |
'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/> | '''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/> | ||
'''Memory''': There is no requirement to play the Study from memory. <br/> | '''Memory''': There is no requirement to play the Study from memory. <br/> | ||
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=== Supporting Publications === | === 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 1-5]]. Purchasing the book is not a requirement. | For practice purposes, sample Sight-reading tests are published by [[Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music]] in [[Percussion Sight-Reading Grades 1-5]]. Purchasing the book is not a requirement. | ||
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| + | == Aural == | ||
| + | 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. | ||
| + | === About the Test === | ||
| + | 1. To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two time or three time. <br/> | ||
| + | 2. To sing as 'echoes' three phrases played by the examiner.<br/> | ||
| + | 3. To identify where a change in pitch occurs during a phrase played by the examiner.<br/> | ||
| + | 4. To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner.<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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[[Category: Percussion Exam Syllabus]] | [[Category: Percussion Exam Syllabus]] | ||
[[Category: ABRSM Exam Syllabus]] | [[Category: ABRSM Exam Syllabus]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Grade 1 Percussion Exam Syllabus]] | + | [[Category: Grade 1 Percussion Exam Syllabus]] --> |
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