ABRSM Double Bass 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 Double Bass 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) Margery Dawe Canada – Sleigh Ride: from More TravelTunes

A2)Sheila M. Nelson Fish Cakes and Apple Pie

A3) Christopher NortonNew Toy: No. 9 from Microjazz forStarters

B1) Thomas Gregory Silent Friends

B2) Edward Huws Jones Gone for Good: No. 12 from Ten O’Clock Rock

B3) Trad. SpiritualAll night, all day, arr. Iles

C1) Edward Huws Jones Ten O’Clock Rock: No. 9 from Ten O’Clock Rock

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

C3) Peter WilsonBow Rock: No. 4 from_ Stringpops 1_

Scales

Sight-reading