ABRSM Violin Exam Pack, Initial 2020-2023

As part of the 2020-2023 syllabus, ABRSM is introducing a new Initial Grade exam for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass with first exams taking place from 1 January 2020.

The Initial Grade is a pre-Grade 1 assessment, following thesame structure, content and assessment criteria as ABRSM’s existing graded music exams (three pieces, scales, sight-reading and aural tests). It’s designed to allow learners at the earliest stages of their musical journeys tocelebrate their achievement, and is an ideal qualification for those who want a mark as well as helpful feedback.

The Violin Exam Pack for Initial Grade contains nine pieces (three per list) from the syllabus, the scales requirements and sample sight-reading tests. Audio recordings of the nine pieces in each book are included with the pack and will be available via a download and streaming code. A separate Specimen Aural Tests book is also available for Initial Grade.

Contents:

A1) Sheila M. Nelson Fish Cakes and Apple Pie

A2) Trad. American Old-Timer, arr. Huws Jones

A3) Trad. German Lightly Row, arr. Blackwell

B1) Katherine & Hugh Colledge Waterfall: No. 9 from Waggon Wheels

B2) Thomas Gregory Silent Friends

B3) Edward Huws Jones On the River

C1) Kathy & David Blackwell In the Groove

C2) Peter Martin Hop Scotch: No. 2 from Child’s Play

C3) Trad. Jamaican Hill and gully rider, arr. Bullard

Scales

Sight-reading