Category Archives: GCSE/AS/A Level Students
ABRSM Practical exams and marks required…
Practical exams on any instrument have a total of 150 marks. 100 needed for a pass. 120 for a merit. 130 required for a distinction. Neil.
ABRSM Theory Grades
Most commonly students only take grade V theory as they need that to take grades 6, 7 or 8 practical papers. Theory papers total marks are 100 marks. 66 marks is a pass. 80 marks is a merit. 90 … Continue reading
University entrance auditions – A Level students…
Firstly, don’t worry about having to play grade 8. If you can and play it great then go for it of course, however they are after hearing the best of what you have to offer in the 20 minutes that … Continue reading
GCSE/AS/A Level composition students…
Simple tip, however one that changes grades by far if taken on board. When composing for any type of ensemble, compose vertically not horizonally. Don’t compose one instrument at a time, or worse; think of a melodic tune, enter it … Continue reading
Chromatic Scales…there’s only one!
A chromatic scale is playing every single semi-tone note between certain tones. That’s it. Think of a piano, start on the desired note and go up to the top note playing everything in between. All chromatic scales are the same … Continue reading
Practice Warm-Up – Routine. For All Students – Please Read!
Sorry everyone – I’ve put on this worksheet that 3/4 of practice time should be this warm-up. I meant 1/3 of the time. As it says 10 mins out of 30. Thanks.
Composition Students – Sibelius…
For all music students at GCSE or AS/A level standards – please remember that if your schooluses Sibelius as your compositional software that you really should, if possible get the student edition for work at home. The latest Sibelius (6) … Continue reading
