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© ABRSM January 2009 Flute Grade 7: Piece 2
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© ABRSM January 2009
Inspiring Achievement
Grades 1-5 Practical ExamsA presentation written by Tim Arnold
Brenda Dykes, ABRSM Examiner
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Introduction from Tim Arnold
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Flute Grade 7: Piece 2
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What examiners are looking for in performances of pieces Grades 1 - 5
• Unconsciously uncontrolled
• Consciously uncontrolled
• Consciously controlled
• Unconsciously controlled
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A hierarchy of musical qualities
Distinction
27 – 30 marks
Technical fluencyConfident sense of performance. Confidence sense of tonal controlSensitivity to musical detail and mood. Musically convincing tempo
Merit
24 – 26 marks
Attention to dynamics and phrasing Evidence to tonal awareness and control. A suitable, sustained tempoSense of the character of the piece. Good sense of rhythm
Pass
20 – 23 marks
General security of notes and rhythmSuitable tempo. A reasonable sense of continuityEvidence of careful preparation Prompt recovery from any slips
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Trumpet Grade 5: Piece 2
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• Pass – Secure control
• Merit – Good control
• Distinction – Excellent control
Key aspects of musical control whichcontribute to a successful performance
• Technique
• Rhythm
• Tone
• Detail
• Communication
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Technical control - fingers, hands, bow, voice
• Distinction - refined control
• Merit - good control
• Pass - adequate control
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Piano Grade 1: Piece 3
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Rhythmic control - pulse, time, metre, accent
• Distinction - refined control
• Merit - good control
• Pass - adequate control
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Flute Grade 3: Piece 2
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Tonal control - production, quality, projection
• Distinction - refined control
• Merit - good control
• Pass - adequate control
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Violin Grade 6: Piece 2
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Control of musical detail - awareness, realization, clarity
• Distinction - refined control
• Merit - good control
• Pass - adequate control
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Piano Grade 5: Piece 1
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Control of communication - sense of musical performance
• Distinction - refined control
• Merit - good control
• Pass - adequate control
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Piano Grade 5: Piece 2
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Any questions?
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Thank you