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Message from the PresidentThe Royal Conservatory was founded in 1886 with the idea that a single institution couldbind the people of a nation together with the common thread of shared musical experience.More than a century later, we continue to build and expand on this vision.

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Getting Started Whats New?TheGuitar Syllabus, 2011 Edition now features: Over 150 new pieces Candidates choice of ngering for technical requirements in Grades 8, 9, and 10 Changes to tempos and arpeggio patterns in technical requirements Updated Teachers ARCTViva Voce descriptions Expansion of the Resources section

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About UsThe Royal ConservatoryThe Royal Conservatory is a world-class institution recognized for high standards in teaching,performance, examining, publishing, and research. It comprises seven divisions: The Glenn Gould School The Royal Conservatory School Examinations Learning Through the Arts Young Artists Performance Academy Performing Arts The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited

The Royal Conservatory ExaminationsThe Royal Conservatory Examinations forms the examinations branch of The RoyalConservatory. It sets the standard for excellence in music education and reaches more than a

quarter of a million candidates annually by providing: graded examinations that establish clear, progressive learning goals internationally recognized certicates, diplomas, and medals teacher development through workshops and communications

The College of ExaminersExaminers are highly trained professional musicians and theorists from across North America. All examiners complete an Examiner Apprenticeship Program before being admitted to theCollege of Examiners. Professional development and training continues throughout eachexaminers career to ensure consistent examination standards throughout North America.

Examinations OfferedPractical Examinations Accordion, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Guitar,Harp, Harpsichord, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Speech Arts andDrama, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice

Theory ExaminationsRudiments, Harmony, Keyboard Harmony, History, Counterpoint, Analysis

Musicianship Examinations Junior, Intermediate, Senior

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Isabel Bayrakdarian Gryphon Trio Aline Chrtien Adrienne Clarkson Bruce Cockburn Naida Cole

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Excellence Since 18861886 The Toronto Conservatory of Music is founded.1887 The Conservatory ofcially opens with 200 students and 50 teachers, operating from

the two upper oors of a Yonge Street music store.1896 Afliation with the University of Toronto enables preparation for university degree

examinations.1898 The Conservatory establishes its rst external examinations centers in Southern

Ontario.1904 Frederick Harris establishes a music publishing company in London, England.1906 The Toronto Conservatory Orchestra is founded; two years later, this group becomes the

rst Toronto Symphony Orchestra.1907 Approximately 1,500 students across Canada take Toronto Conservatory

examinationsmore than half from outside of Toronto.1916 The rst piano repertoire book based on the Conservatory curriculum is published by

The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited and distributed throughout Canada.1928 Composer Boris Berlin begins teaching at the Conservatory; he remains on the faculty

until his death in 2001.1935 The Examination System is introduced and subsequently accredited by the Ontario

Department of Education.1946 Pianist Glenn Gould receives an ARCT. In the same year, the Conservatory Opera

School is established; several years later it leads to the formation of the Canadian OperaCompany.1947 In recognition of its status as one of the Commonwealths greatest music schools, the

Conservatory receives a Royal Charter from King George VI, allowing it to be called ThRoyal Conservatory of Music (RCM).

1950 Jon Vickers enrolls in The RCM Opera School. Lois Marshall receives an Artist Diplom1959 Teresa Stratas receives an Artist Diploma.1963 The RCM moves into its current facility, McMaster Hall, a building originally home to

the Toronto Baptist College and McMaster University.1979 The RCMs Orchestral Training Program and a program for musically gifted children

(Young Artists Performance Academy) are established.1991 The RCM re-establishes independence from the University of Toronto. Plans for

restoration and expansion of its Toronto facilities begin.1995 Learning Through the Arts, launched as a pilot project in 1994, expands into a nationalinitiative.

2002 The RCM launches its Building National Dreams Campaign to expand its Torontofacilities and build a state-of-the-art center for performance and learning.

2003 RCM Examinations expands into the United States of America.2008 The Royal Conservatorys TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning opens.2009 The Royal Conservatory launches its Performing Arts Division and Koerner Hall opens.


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Quick Reference

Quick ReferenceCerticate Program OverviewA progressive assessment program for every examination candidateInternationally recognized certicates and diplomas are awarded for successful completion

of each practical level (study of an instrument or voice)and the required co-requisite theoryexaminations. Candidates may enter the Certicate Program at any practical level fromPreparatory to Grade 10. The following table summarizes the examinations required for eachguitar certicate.

Certicates Examinations RequiredPreparatory Guitar Preparatory GuitarGrade 1 Guitar Grade 1 GuitarGrade 2 Guitar Grade 2 GuitarGrade 3 Guitar Grade 3 GuitarGrade 4 Guitar Grade 4 GuitarGrade 5 Guitar Grade 5 Guitar; Basic RudimentsGrade 6 Guitar Grade 6 Guitar; Intermediate RudimentsGrade 7 Guitar Grade 7 Guitar; Advanced RudimentsGrade 8 Guitar Grade 8 Guitar; Advanced RudimentsGrade 9 Guitar Grade 9 Guitar; Advanced Rudiments; Basic Harmonyor Basic

Keyboard Harmony; History 1: An OverviewGrade 10 Guitar Grade 10 Guitar; Advanced Rudiments; Intermediate Harmony

or Intermediate Keyboard Harmony; History 1: An Overview;History 2: Middle Ages to Classical

Diplomas Examinations Required ARCT in GuitarPerformance

Grade 10 Guitar; ARCT in Guitar Performance; Counterpoint; Advanced Harmonyor Advanced Keyboard Harmony; History 3:19th Century to Present; Analysis

Teachers ARCT Grade 10 Guitar; Teachers ARCT; Counterpoint; AdvancedHarmonyor Advanced Keyboard Harmony; History 3: 19thCentury to Present; Analysis

Theory ExaminationsEssential Tools for Musical Development Candidates are encouraged to begin theory studies as early as possible. Beginning in Grade 5, candidates must complete the required theory examinations in order

to receive Practical Examination Certicates.

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Overview of Theoretical SubjectsThe following table lists all of the written theory examinations in the Certicate Program withbrief details including the length of the examination and a summary of the content.

Subject Theory Examination Title

Rudiments

Preparatory Rudiments (1 hour) Building blocks of music notationBasic Rudiments (1 hour)

Elements of music for the beginnerIntermediate Rudiments (2 hours) Continuation of basic rudiments Advanced Rudiments (2 hours) Continuation of intermediate rudiments and preparation for harmony

Harmony andCounterpoint

Introductory Harmony (2 hours) Chord symbols; non-chord tones; elementary four-part and melodic writingBasic Harmony (3 hours) Four-part writing; melodic composition; harmonic and structural analysis in major and minor keysor Basic Keyboard Harmony (20 minutes) Melodic improvisation; keyboard-style harmonization; accompaniment; melodic transposition;harmonic and structural analysisIntermediate Harmony (3 hours) Four-part writing and melodic composition in major and minor keys; modulation; harmonic andstructural analysis of musical formsor Intermediate Keyboard Harmony (25 minutes) Melodic improvisation; keyboard-style harmonization; modulation; accompaniment; melodictransposition; harmonic analysis; C-clef readingCounterpoint (3 hours) Composition and analysis of simple counterpoint in Baroque style Advanced Harmony (3 hours) Advanced harmonic and contrapuntal techniquesor

Advanced Keyboard Harmony (30 minutes) Melodic improvisation; keyboard-style harmonization; gured bass; accompaniment; melodic andorchestral transposition; score reading

Analysis Analysis (3 hours) Advanced harmonic and structural analysis of musical forms

History

History 1: An Overview (3 hours) Introduction to styles, composers, and music from 1600 to the presentHistory 2: Middle Ages to Classical (3 hours) Styles, composers, and music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Classical erasHistory 3: 19th Century to Present (3 hours) Styles, composers, and music of the Romantic era to the present

Preparing for a Theory Examination Theory examinations test music theory and knowledge of music history in a formal written

setting. Each examination requires preparation with a qualied teacher. Ofcial Examination Papers, available at music retailers, are published annually by The

Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited to aid with examination preparation.

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Co-requisites and PrerequisitesThe following table summarizes all the co-requisite and prerequisite examinations requiredto obtain certicates for Grades 5 to 10 and the ARCT in Guitar Performance or the Teachers ARCT. There are no prerequisite or co-requisite theory examinations for Preparatory to Grade 4.

Subject Grades Perf.ARCT

TeachersARCT5 6 7 8 9 10

Required Examinations (C = Co-requisite, P = Prerequisite)Basic Rudiments CIntermediate Rudiments C Advanced Rudiments C C C C P PBasic Harmony CIntermediate Harmony C P PCounterpoint C C Advanced Harmony C C Analysis C CHistory 1: An Overview C C P PHistory 2: Middle Ages to Classical C P PHistory 3: 19th Century to Present C CGrade 10 Practical P PRecommended ExaminationsPreparatory RudimentsIntroductory HarmonyAlternative ExaminationsBasic Keyboard Harmony(can be substituted for Basic Harmony)

C

Intermediate Keyboard Harmony(can be substituted for IntermediateHarmony)

C P P

Advanced Keyboard Harmony(can be substituted for AdvancedHarmony)

C C

Junior Musicianship (can be substitutedfor Grade 8 Ear Tests)

C

Intermediate Musicianship (can be sub-stituted for Grade 9 Ear Tests)

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Senior Musicianship (can be substitutedfor Grade 10 and Teachers ARCT EarTests)

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Can i ates mustcomplete co-requisitetheory examinations

e ore or within veears o the originalpractical examinationto be eligible for thepractical certi cate.

Candidates mustcomp ete prerequisiteexaminations at eastone session prior to

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Grade-by-Grade RequirementsTechnical Requirements

StudiesStudies need not be memorized, and no extra marks will be awarded for memory. For complete details on examinationrequirements for studies, please consult the listings for each grade. A selection of studies for Preparatory to Grade 8 is published inBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Repertoire and Stud(nine volumes) FHM.

Technical TestsFor complete information regarding technical tests, please refer to the charts for each grade. Complete technical tests arpublished inBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar Technique FHM.

General Instructions

All scales and arpeggios are to be played from memory, ascending and descending. Candidates must follow the ngering given inBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHM. Candidates should strive for alegatosound, evenness of tempo and volume, and quality of tone. Candidates should be prepared to play all technical tests at or beyond the minimum metronome markings given in the

charts for each grade.Please note that in Grades 6 to ARCT, candidates who use a cut-away guitar will have two marks deducted from the Technisection of the examination.

Scale Pattern Examples Slur ScalesSingle slurs

Compound triplet slurs

Technical Requirements

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Tremolando ScalesIn sixteenth notes

In triplet eighth notes

Scales in 3rdsIn solid form

Scales in 6thsIn solid form


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PreparatoryPreparatory Requirements MarksRepertoire rstselection from theSyllabuslistsecondselection from theSyllabuslistMemory (3 marks per repertoire selection)

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Technical RequirementsStudies:onestudy from theSyllabuslistTechnical Tests scales arpeggios

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Ear TestsClapbackPlayback

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Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisitesnone

RepertoireCandidates must preparetwo contrasting selections bydifferent composers from the following list.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding this section of the examination.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:

one selectionselection is found in Bridges: A Comprehensive GuitarSeries, Preparatory Repertoire and StudiesFHM.

Barreiro, EliasClassical Guitar Method, 1 WIL

Exercise 13Blanger, Marc

Picettes DOZ Dialogue(in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 1 DOZ)

Petit bluesBell, Shawn

Elementary Studies for Guitar DOZ Contentment

SciapodusBrindle, Reginald Smith

Guitarcosmos, 1 OTT

Aeolian ModeBrown, James

Short Pieces and Studies JMB A Distant Twang

Carcassi, MatteoMthode complte pour la guitare, op. 59

Andantino in C MajorSicilienne

Carulli, FerdinandoMthode complte pour parvenir pincer de la guitare, op. 241

Waltz (no. 1)Costantino, Frdric

Sept ballades enchantes DOZFlocons de neige

La n de lt (inLa guitare dans tous ses tats, 1 DOZ)Domeniconi, Carlo

Klangbilder: 24 leichte Stcke fr Gitarre MRG Klangbild 5 (Sound Picture 5)

Klangbild 13 (Sound Picture 13) Klangbild 16 (Sound Picture 16)

Eikelboom, Niels New Morning(in La guitare dans tous ses tats,

1 DOZ)Ferrer, Jos

Coleccin 6a de ejercicios

EjercicioGagnon, Claude

CarrouselGingras, Lyse

Valse dautomne(Autumn Waltz)Kiselev, Oleg

Guitarists First Steps, 1 DOZLittle Herdboy

Lambert, FlorianDanse des les(Dance of the Islands)

Le Roy, AdrianTiers livre de tablature de guiterre

Bransle de PoitouMertz, Johann Kaspar

First Exercise on the E String,from Exercises on theE String

Neusidler, HansDutch Dance

Ogawa, TakashiPetit album vocateur et facile, 1 DOZ

Oasis Express DOZRak, tepna

Jeux sur 6 cordes LEM

Chansonette Chanson bohmienne Chanson slovaque FuriantRak Minute Solos PTN

MoonlightShearer, Aaron

Classic Guitar Technique, 3rd ed., 1 ALFMoorish Dance

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14Summers, Richard

Aeolian Sightings (in Music for Classical Guitar , 1 TGI)The Carousel WaltzDreamsEight

Viard, Bruno la cour dAlinor (in La guitare dans tous ses tats,

1 DOZ)Zenamon, Jaime

pigramme IMRGTorito

Waltz

Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of theexamination.

Studies

Candidates must prepareone study from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes: one selection

selection is found inBridges: A Comprehensive GuitarSeries, Preparatory Repertoire and StudiesFHM.

Traditional

Ukrainian MelodyBarreiro, Elias

Classical Guitar Method, 1 WIL Exercise 15 Exercise 17

Bell, ShawnElementary Studies for Guitar DOZNinouA Simple Dialogue

Brindle, Reginald SmithGuitarcosmos, 1OTTThree Arpeggio Studies no. 1

Brown, JamesShort Pieces and Studies JMB Study

Camisassa, Claudio la manire bulgare(In Bulgarian Style)

Carulli, FerdinandoMthode complte pour parvenir pincer de la guitare,

op. 241Andante in C Major

Iannarelli, Simone 20 tudes faciles DOZ

White Horse Jackman, Richard Miles

Lyrical StudiesLyrical Study No. 4Lyrical Study No. 9Lyrical Study No. 14

Leclercq, Norbert Dune (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2 DOZ)

Loncar, MiroslavPieces for Guitar DOZ Barcarola(in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 1 DOZ)

McFadden, JeffreyThe Flask JMF

Sagreras, JulioLas primeras lecciones RIC

Lesson 46Lesson 48Lesson 61Lesson 62

Shearer, AaronClassic Guitar Technique, 3rd ed., 1 ALF

Etude in A Minor (no. 6)Prelude (no. 9)


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Ear TestsClapbackCandidates will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm ofa short melody after the examiner has played ittwice. Thesecond measure will consist of only one note.

TimeSignatures

Note Values Approximate Length

, , , , , two measures

Example only

PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody basedon the rst three notes of a major scale on their owninstrument. The melody will move in only one direction(up or down) and will contain a repeated note and stepwisemotion. The examiner will name the key, play the tonictriad once, and play the melodytwice.

Beginning Note ApproximateLength

Keys

tonic or mediant four notes C, G major

Example only

Preparatory

1Technical TestsCandidates should consult Technical Tests on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of the examination. Take particular note of the Introduction on p. 4 ofGuitar Technique.Candidates must prepare the scales and arpeggio patterns listed in the following chart. All technical tests are to be ngeexactly as specied inGuitar Technique. Please note that all technical tests must be memorized . All scales are to be played ascending and descending, at or beyond the minimum tempos specied in the char t and inGuitar Technique. Candidates should also note the required note values, right-hand ngering, and nal chords listed in the

chart. Diatonic and tremolando scales are to be played with both free stroke and rest stroke.Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH Fingering Final ChordDiatonic Scales Major C, G 1 octave

= 80im or mima or am

tonic (I)Minor(harmonic and melodic)

A, E

Tremolando Scales Major C, G 1 octave

= 56im or mima or am

tonic (I)Minor(harmonic and melodic)

A, E

Arpeggio Patterns

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Molino, FrancescoLa terpsichore de socit

Anglaise I(no. 11)Rak, tepna

Jeux sur 6 cordesLEM Petite chanson

Savio, IsaiasTen Brazilian Folk TunesCLM

LullabyShearer, Aaron

Classic Guitar Technique,3rd ed., 1 ALF Prelude (no. 15a) Prelude (no. 16a) Prelude (no. 18)

Sor, FernandoIntroduction ltude de la guitare, op. 60 Allegretto (no. 8)

Summers, Richard Akemi(in Music for Classical Guitar , 2 TGI)

Tansman, Alexandre

Douze pices faciles,2 ESC Promenade (no. 1)Tisserand, Thierry

Rococo (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2 DOZ)Zenamon, Jaime

pigramme IMRGSoando (Dreaming)

Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of theexamination.

StudiesCandidates must be prepared to playonestudy from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:

one selectionselection is found inBridges: A Comprehensive GuitarSeries, Repertoire and Studies 1 FHM.

Aguado, DionisioNuevo mtodo para guitarraUME, TEC

Andante in E MinorLesson 6Lesson 7

Barreiro, EliasClassical Guitar Method,1 WIL Exercise 19and Exercise 20

Blanger, Marc Funambule (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2 DOZ)

Bell, ShawnElementary Studies for GuitarDOZ

High Mountains and Old Trees

Carcassi, Matteo Etude 1 (in Classic Guitar for Young People, 3 LEE)Carulli, Ferdinando

18 Petits morceaux,op. 211Andante grazioso (no. 2)

Diabelli, AntonVorstragsstcke fr Anfnger , op. 39

Moderato in D Major (no. 15)Domeniconi, Carlo

24 PrludienHAADance

Sagra (Festival)

Gagnon, ClaudeStudy in A Minor

Iannarelli, Simone 20 tudes facilesDOZ

La settima lunaSouvenir dautomne

Jackman, Richard MilesLyrical Studies

Lyrical Study No. 13Kraft, Norbert

OstinatoMcAllister, Peter

Jazzy BluesSagreras, Julio

Las primeras leccionesRIC Lesson 49 Lesson 60 Lesson 63

Lesson 64Lesson 66

Shearer, AaronClassic Guitar Technique, 3rd ed., 1 ALF Etude (no. 12) Prelude (no. 12)

Trrega, FranciscoStudy in D Major, TI ii-40

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Ear TestsClapbackCandidates will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of ashort melody after the examiner has played ittwice.

Time Signatures Approximate Length

, three to four measures

Example only1

2

PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody basedon the rst three notes of a major scale on their owninstrument. The examiner will name the key, play the tonictriad once,and play the melodytwice.


Keys

tonic, supertonic,or mediant

four notes C, G, F major

Example only

Grade 1

18Technical TestsCandidates should consult Technical Tests on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of the examination. Take particular note of the Introduction on p. 4 ofGuitar Technique.Candidates should be prepared to play the scales and arpeggio patterns listed in the following chart. All technical tests to be ngered exactly as specied inGuitar Technique. Please note that all technical tests must be memorized. All scales are to be played ascending and descending, at or beyond the minimum tempos specied in the char t and inGuitar Technique. Candidates should also note the required note values, right-hand ngering, and nal cadences listed in t

chart. Diatonic, chromatic, and tremolando scales are to be played with both free stroke and rest stroke.

Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH Fingering FinalCadence

Diatonic Scales Major D, F 1 octave

= 100im or mi

ma or am perfect(VI)

G 2 octavesMinor(harmonic and melodic)

B, D 1 octaveE 2 octaves

Chromatic Scale on D 1 octave Tremolando Scales

Major

D, F 1 octave

= 88im or mi

ma or am perfect(VI)G 2 octavesMinor(harmonic and melodic)

B, D 1 octaveE 2 octaves

Arpeggio PatternsSeeGuitar Technique FHM p. 10


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Grade 2Grade 2 Requirements MarksRepertoireone selection from List Aoneselection from List BMemory (3 marks per repertoire selection)

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Technical RequirementsStudies:twostudies from theSyllabuslistTechnical Tests scales arpeggios

281414

Ear TestsClapbackIntervalsPlayback

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Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisitesNone

RepertoireCandidates must preparetwo contrasting selections:onefrom List A andonefrom List B.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding this section of the examination.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:

one selectionselection is found inBridges: A Comprehensive GuitarSeries, Repertoire and Studies 2FHM.

List ATraditional, Renaissance, and Baroque

Repertoire

AnonymousPackingtons Pound (arr. J. Andrew Creaghan)

Traditional Drunken Sailor (arr. Richard Summers, inMusic for

Classical Guitar , 3 TGI)Early One Morning (arr. Richard Summers, inMusic for Classical Guitar , 3 TGI)Good King Wenceslas (arr. Jeffrey McFadden)Lynn Onn (The Ash Grove)(arr. Paul Gerrits)Scarborough Fair (arr. Norbert Kraft)

Simple Gifts (arr. Richard Summers, in Music forClassical Guitar , 3 TGI)

Bach, Johann SebastianSuite for Solo Cello No. 4, BWV 1010

Bourre II (arr. J. Andrew Creaghan)

Calvi, Carlo, attr.Intavolatura di chittara e chitarriglia

CanarioPavaniglia

Ford, ThomasThere Is a Lady Sweet and Kind

Gagnon, ClaudeDj vuDOZ Chanson Slave (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2

DOZ; no. 9 inLe petit livre de guitare, 1 DOZ)Logy, Johann Anton

Little Suite in C MajorGigue

Morlaye, GuillaumeLe premier livre de guiterne

Allemande(arr. Jeffrey McFadden)Gaillarde(arr. Jeffrey McFadden)

Le seconde livre de guiterneBransle(arr. Jeffrey McFadden)Rosseter, Philip

What Is a DaySanz, Gaspar

Instruccin de msica sobre la guitarra espaola, 2Espaoleta

VillanoTisserand, Thierry

Coutances

List BClassical, Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century

Repertoire

Aguado, DionisioNuevo mtodo para guitarra UME, TEC

WaltzBeethoven, Ludwig van

Ode to Joy(arr. Richard Summers, inMusic forClassical Guitar , 3 TGI)

Bell, Shawn Moderato (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 1 DOZ)Elementary Studies for Guitar DOZ

RverieCamisassa, Claudio

Blues endo (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2 DOZ)Pai mis changuitosDOZ La ligamos (Milonga) DOZ

Carcassi, Matteo Sauteuse (in Carcassi-Brevier , 1 OTT)

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Carulli, Ferdinando18 Petits morceaux, op. 211 Andante (no. 7) (no. 21 inCarulli-Brevier , 1 OTT)Mthode complte pour parvenir pincer de la guitare,

op. 241Andante (no. 18)Andantino (no. 20) Waltz (no. 24) Waltz

Costantino, FrdricSept ballades enchantesDOZ La valse des oursons (in La guitare dans tous ses tats,

2 DOZ)Diabelli, Anton

Vorstragsstcke fr Anfnger , op. 39 Allegretto (no. 6)

Domeniconi, CarloKlangbilder: 24 leichte Stcke fr GitarreMRG

Klangbild 24 (Sound Picture 24) 24 PrludienHAA

Equilibrato (Balance)NostalgiaRuscello(Brook)

Gagnon, Claude Adagio (no. 5 inThe Magic Guitar: Easy Pieces, 1 DOM)

Giuliani, MauroDouze cossaises pour la guitare, op. 33 cossaise (no. 9)

cossaise (no. 11)Le papillon pour la guitarre, op. 50

Allegro (no. 13)Horetzky, Felix

Amusement, op. 18, no. 9Kiselev, Oleg

Guitarists First Steps, 1 DOZ A Dream in a Train (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2

DOZ)Koch, Gareth

Viva FlamencoDOB Rumba

Kraft, NorbertAncient Drums

Kffner, JosephArietta,op. 168, no. 43

Lveille, Claude Soir dhiver (arr. Claude Gagnon, no. 6 inChansons et

danses populaires DOM)

Mertz, Johann KasparStudies in Style

Romanze (no. 6)Molino, Francesco

La terpsichore de socit La fanfare(no. 1) La srieuse(no. 4)

Montreuil, GrardDivertissements pour guitare, 1 DOM Bahamas Calypso Carrousel Congo Romance

Tango pour MarioOgawa, Takashi

Petit album vocateur et facile,2 DOZ Aux temps lointains (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 1

DOZ)Sor, Fernando

Introduction ltude de la guitare, op. 60

Andantino (no. 6) (no. 7 inThe Magic Guitar: EasyPieces, 1 DOM)Lesson 13

Vingt-quatre exercises trs faciles, op. 35Andante (no. 1)Andantino (no. 2)

Vingt-quatre leons progressives, op. 31Lesson (no. 1)

Vingt-quatre petites pices progressives, op. 44Allegretto (no. 2)Andante (no. 1)

Summers, RichardA Memory

Tansman, AlexandreDouze morceaux trs faciles, 2 ESC Le Perroquet RomanceDouze pices faciles, 1 ESC Chant lointain (no. 1) Petite marche militaire(no. 5) Sarabande(no. 3)Douze pices faciles, 2 ESC Air populaire (no. 4) Bote joujoux(no. 3)

Zenamon, JaimepigrammeI MRG

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Technical TestsCandidates should consult Technical Tests on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of the examination. Take particular note of the Introduction on p. 4 ofGuitar Technique.Candidates should be prepared to play the scales and arpeggio patterns listed in the following chart. All technical tests to be ngered exactly as specied inGuitar Technique. Please note that all technical tests must be memorized. All scales are to be played ascending and descending, at or beyond the minimum tempos specied in the char t and inGuitar Technique. Candidates should also note the required note values, right-hand ngering, and nal cadences listed in t


Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH Fingering Final CadenceDiatonic Scales Major C, G, A 1 octave

= 120im or mi

ma or amperfect(VI)Minor

(harmonic and melodic)E, F 1 octave A 2 octaves

Chromatic Scale on A 1 octave Tremolando ScalesMajor C, G, A 1 octave

= 96im or mi

ma or amperfect(VI)Minor

(harmonic and melodic)

E, F 1 octave

A 2 octavesArpeggio PatternsSeeGuitar Technique FHM p. 13

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,three to four measures

Example only1

2

IntervalsCandidates will be asked to identify the following intervals.The examiner will play each intervalonce in broken form.or Candidates may choose to sing or hum the followingintervals. The examiner will play the rst noteonce.

Above a Given Notemajor 3rdperfect 5th

PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody based onthe rst ve notes of a major scale on their own instrumentThe melody may include skips of a 3rd. The examiner willname the key, play the tonic triadonce, and play the melodytwice.


Keys

tonic or dominant ve notes C, G, F major

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Grade 3Grade 3 Requirements MarksRepertoireone selection from List Aoneselection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)

601818186

Technical RequirementsStudies:two studies from theSyllabuslistTechnical Tests scales arpeggios

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Sight ReadingPlaying

Clapping

107

3Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisitesNone

RepertoireCandidates must preparethree selections by differentcomposers:onefrom List A,onefrom List B, andonefromList C.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding this section of the examination.

Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes: one selectionselection is found inBridges: A Comprehensive GuitarSeries, Repertoire and Studies 3 FHM.


Repertoire

Anonymous Fortune My Foe (arr. Philip Rodgers, inElizabethan

Melodies, 1 OTT) John Come Kiss Me Now(arr. Philip Rodgers, inElizabethan Melodies, 1 OTT) Rogero(arr. Philip Rogers, inElizabethan Melodies, 1

OTT) Sarabande(no. 17 inThe Magic Guitar: Easy Pieces, 1

DOM)Sarabande(arr. Paul Gerrits)

TraditionalDanse de village(arr. Claude Gagnon)Greensleeves(arr. Norbert Kraft)

Irish Jig(arr. Claude Gagnon, no. 2 inChansons etdanses populaires DOM)Mary Hamilton(arr. Peter Hudson)

Bach, Johann SebastianSuite in G Minor, BWV 822

Minuet (arr. Norbert Kraft)Byrd, William

Sellingers Round (arr. Philip Rodgers, inElizabethanMelodies, 1 OTT)

Calvi, CarloCalvi: Fifteen Compositions ZRB Allemanda Aria di Fiorenza

Dowland, John

Awake, Sweet LoveHandel, George Frideric

Prelude in C Major(arr. Norbert Kraft, from Sonatain C Major in Tunes for Mr. Clays Musical Clock, set 2,HWV 598)

Hove, Joachim van den Bouffon(no. 6 in Le petit livre de guitare, 2 DOZ)

Le Roy, AdrianPremier livre de tablature de guiterre

Almande La mon amy laNeusidler, Hans

Unser Kchin kan auss der Massen(ed. Bruno

Tonazzi, in Arie e Danze RIC) Welscher Tanz Wascha Mesa(transc. Paul Gerrits,no. 2 in Music for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM)

Phalse, Pierre Passameze(no. 7 inLe petit livre de guitare, 2 DOZ )

Sanz, GasparInstruccin de msica sobre la guitarra espaola, 1

EspaoletaVise, Robert de

Suite No. 7 in C MajorMinuet

Suite No. 12 Minuet

List BClassical and Romantic Repertoire

Carcassi, MatteoMthode complte pour la guitare, op. 59

La chasse (The Hunt) (part 3, no. 30) Marsch(no. 24) (inCarcassi-Brevier , 1 OTT) Two Swiss Folk Songs(nos. 11 and 12)

(in Carcassi-Brevier , 1 OTT)

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Carulli, Ferdinando Andante (no. 21 in Carulli: Studi per chitarra ZRB) Larghetto (no. 11 in Carulli: Studi per chitarra ZRB) Mthode complte pour parvenir pincer de la guitare,

op. 241 Andante (no. 17)

Andante (no. 12) (no. 35 in Carulli-Brevier , 2 OTT) Andantino grazioso(no. 39) Poco allegretto(no. 18) (no. 41 inCarulli-Brevier , 2

OTT)Le rpertoire des lves, op. 124 Menuett and Trio (no. 20) (no. 48 inCarulli-Brevier , 2

OTT) Waltz (no. 23)

Diabelli, Anton Menuett (ed. Luigi Oreste Anzaghi, in Antologia per

Chitarra RIC)Giuliani, Mauro

The Buttery(in Classic Guitar for Young People, 3 LEE) Dodici monferrine per chitarra, op. 12 ZRB

Monferrina(no. 1) Monferrina (no. 3)

Monferrina(no. 7)Koch, Gareth

Viva Flamenco DOB Granadinas Malaguea

Mertz, Johann KasparStudies in Style

Andante (no. 3)Paganini, Nicol

Sonata No. 261st movement: Minuet

Schumann, Robert

Album fr die Jugend, op. 68Stckchen(Little Piece) (no. 5) (arr. Norbert Kraft)Sor, Fernando

Introduction ltude de la guitare, op. 60Allegrettto(no. 7)Lesson 5

Vingt-quatre exercises trs faciles, op. 35 Andante (no. 14)Vingt-quatre petites pices progressives, op. 44

Andantino (no. 3)Andantino (no. 5)

List CLate Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century

Repertoire

Andres, Marc Cancin EAG

Bouchard, RmiAndante

Brown, JamesBells

Carbajo, Roque Au coeur des cordes DOZ Papillons(in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2 DOZ)

Coghlan, MichaelThe Blue Calliope

Demillac, YvonMarines DOZ Chanson de sable(in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 3

DOZ)Domeniconi, Carlo

24 Prludien HAADanza del gatto(Dance of the Cat)

Gagnon, ClaudeLes blues des grenouilles(The Frog Blues)

Kiselev, OlegGuitarists First Steps, 1 DOZ Forgotten Harpsichord (in La guitare dans tous ses

tats, 2 DOZ)

Kraft, NorbertBarcarolle

Montreuil, GrardDivertissements pour guitare, 1 DOM

MiamiDivertissements pour guitare, 2 DOM Dolors Emmanuelle Pascale So Paolo

Ogawa, TakashiTrois paysages, huit promenades DOZ Paysage 1 (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 3 DOZ)

Savio, IsaiasTen Brazilian Folk Tunes CLM Maracatu Modinha

Samba-LelTansman, Alexandre

Douze morceaux trs faciles, 2 ESC Petit air polonaisDouze pices faciles, 1 ESC Intermezzo (no. 10) Srnade(no. 11)Douze pices faciles, 2 ESC Barcarolle(no. 10) Petit chant (no. 6) Valsette (no. 9)

Tisserand, ThierryRumba Gatelle (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 2DOZ)

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Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 12 and Bridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of theexamination.

StudiesCandidates should be prepared to playtwo contrasting

studies by different composers from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:


Aguado, DionisioNuevo mtodo para guitarra UME, TEC

Lesson 7Lesson 15: Waltz

Beauvais, WilliamPrimary Colours ECH

Mirror DanceBenedict, RobertTwenty Fantasy Etudes, 1 CAV one of nos. 2, 4, 5

Blum, CarlStudien fr die Gitarre, op. 44

Andante (no. 1)Andantino (no. 3)

Bosch, JacquesSix pices faciles, op. 89

Premire guagirana (no. 2)Brouwer, Leo

Estudios sencillos (tudes simples) ESC one of nos. 1, 2, 4Carulli, Ferdinando

Vingt-quatre prludes, op. 114Allegretto (no. 9)

Diabelli, AntonVorstragsstcke fr Anfnger , op. 39

Study in F Major (no. 27)Dittrich, Fr.

24 beliebte Stcke fr die Gitarre allein eingericht, op. 1 Joseph und seine Brder

Domeniconi, CarloHomage St-Exupry HAA The Lamplighter

Ferrer, JosColeccin 6a de ejercicios

EjercicioGiuliani, Mauro

Studio per la chitarra, op. 1Andantino mosso(part 4, no. 3)

Jackman, Richard MilesThrough the Keys

RecognitionMcFadden, Jeffrey

Volatility JMF

Piris, Bernard Airs de famille, 1 DOZ

Un parfum qui berceSagreras, Julio

Las primeras lecciones RICLesson 80

one of nos. 67, 72, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85Sor, Fernando

Mthode pour la guitareFourth Exercise for 6ths

Vingt-quatre petites pices progressives, op. 44 Andante (no. 11)

Andantino (no. 9)Summers, Richard

Daybreak(in Music for Classical Guitar , 1 TGI)Trrega, Francisco

Study in C Major, TI ii-26

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, four measures

Example only1

2

IntervalsCandidates will be asked to identify the following intervals.The examiner will play each intervalonce in broken form.or Candidates may choose to sing or hum the followingintervals. The examiner will play the rst noteonce.

Above a Given Note Below a Given Notemajor 3rd minor 3rdperfect 5th perfect 5thperfect octave

PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody based onthe rst ve notes of a major scale on their own instrumentThe examiner will name the key, play the tonic triadonce, and play the melodytwice.

Beginning Note ApproximateLength Keys

tonic or mediant ve notes C, G, D, F major

Example only1

2

Grade 3



Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH Fingering Final CadenceDiatonic ScalesMajor

D, B 1 octave

= 69 im or mi

ma or amperfect(VI)

E 2 octavesMinor(harmonic and melodic)

B, C 1 octaveG 2 octaves

Chromatic Scale on A 2 octaves Tremolando Scales Major

D, B 1 octave

= 108 im or mi

ma or

amperfect

(VI)

E 2 octavesMinor(harmonic and melodic)

B, C 1 octaveG 2 octaves

Arpeggio PatternsSeeGuitar Technique FHM p. 17


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Grade 3

2Sight Reading Playing Candidates will be asked to play a short composition atsight.

Difculty TimeSignature

ApproximateLength

Keys

Preparatoryrepertoire four measures G or D major

Clapping Candidates will be asked to clap or tap a rhythm. A steadypace and rhythmic accentuation are expected.


, four measures

Example only


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Clapping

107

3Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisitesNone

RepertoireCandidates must preparethree selections by differentcomposers:one from List A,one from List B, andone fromList C.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding this section of the examination.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:



Repertoire

AnonymousBallet (transc. Paul Gerrits, from theTedesco gallo- germanica)

Can Shee (arr. John Duarte, inThirteen Pieces from theFitzwilliam Virginal Book NOV)

Watkins Ale (arr. John Duarte, in Thirteen Pieces fromthe Fitzwilliam Virginal Book NOV)The Woods So Wild (arr. Jeffrey McFadden)

Traditional Le roi Dagobert(arr. Claude Gagnon, no. 13 in

Chansons et danses populaires DOM)Brescianello, Giuseppe Antonio

18 Partitas for ColascionePartita VIII(transc. Sophocles Papas PRE)

3rd movement: Gavotte

Dowland, JohnLady Laitons Almain, Poulton 48Mrs. Winters Jump, Poulton 55

Edwards, Richard When Griping Griefs(arr. Philip Rodgers, in

Elizabethan Melodies, 2 OTT)Ford, Thomas

Since First I Saw Your Face (arr. Philip Rodgers, inElizabethan Melodies, 2 OTT)

Jelinek, IvanSuite for Lute

2nd movement: Gavotte(transc. Vladimir MikulkaLEM)

Logy, Johann AntonAriaSarabande

Morlaye, GuillaumeLe seconde livre de guiterne Conteclare (arr. Jeffrey McFadden JMF)

Neusidler, Melchior (arr.)Der Fuggerin Tanz(Lady Fuggers Dance)

Phalse, Pierre Almand loreyne (in Europische Gitarren- und

Lautenmusik, 6 RIC) Passemese (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 6

RIC)Sanz, Gaspar

Instruccin de msica sobre la guitarra espaola Espaoleta(in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik,

5 RIC) Rujero and Zarabanda al aire Espaol(in EuropischeGitarren- und Lautenmusik, 5 RIC)

Vise, Robert deSuite No. 9 GavotteSuite No. 11

Sarabande


Aguado, DionisioCollection des oeuvres pour la guitare, op. 7 Waltz (no. 3)

Nuevo mtodo para guitarra UME, TECExercise 90

Rpertoire de lamateur de guitare, ou Receuil decontredanses, menuets, et valses, op. 11bisContredanse (no. 4)

Carcassi, Matteo Larghetto (no. 41, inCarcassi-Brevier , 3 OTT) Waltz (no. 49, inCarcassi-Brevier , 3 OTT)

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Carulli, Ferdinando Allegretto con poco moto(no. 46, inCarulli-Brevier ,

2 OTT) Allegretto(no. 45, inCarulli-Brevier , 2 OTT) Menuett (no. 50, in Carulli-Brevier , 2 OTT)Mthode complte pour parvenir pincer de la guitare, op. 241

Allegretto (no. 14)Rondo (no. 34)

Giuliani, MauroDivertimenti per chitarra, op. 40Divertimento (no. 11)Dix-huit leons progressives, op. 51 TEC Maestoso (no. 4)Le papillon pour la guitarre, op. 50

Larghetto (no. 17)Molino, Francesco

Andante (ed. Luigi Oreste Anzaghi, in Antologia perchitarra RIC)

La terpsichore de socit Waltz No. 2 (no. 14)

Schumann, Robert Album fr die Jugend, op. 68

Soldatenmarsch(Soldiers March) (no. 2) (arr. NorbertKraft)Sor, Fernando

Six Divertimentos for the Spanish Guitar , op. 1 Waltz (no. 2)Six Divertimentos for the Spanish Guitar, op. 8

Waltz (no. 2)Vingt-quatre leons progressives, op. 31

Lesson (no. 4)


RepertoireTraditional

LAria del Ponte (arr. Andrea Casciato)Andres, Marc

Vals EAGBarnes, Milton

Seven Easy Pieces for Solo Guitar Song(no. 3)

Bartoli, RenRminiscences DOZ Elgie (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 5 DOZ) Romance(in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 4 DOZ)

Blanger, Marc Jardin secret DOZ Orchide (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 5 DOZ)

Benedict, RobertDivertimenti WAT Romance (no. 5)

Coquery, Jean-Michel Aquarelles DOZ Aquarelle dautomne(in La guitare dans tous ses tats,

4 DOZ)

Costantino, FrdricLa bal des marionnettes DOZ Pinocchio (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 3 DOZ)

Domeniconi, CarloHomage St-Exupry HAA

The Rose in the GardenGagnon, Claude

Cornemuse (no. 18 inThe Magic Guitar: Easy Pieces, 1DOM)

Katz, BrianBlues to Help You Through

School BluesKleynjans, Francis

Deux valses pour guitare, op. 64 LEMValse chro(no. 1)

Kraft, NorbertReminiscence

Lemay, SylvainLe petit livre de Marlne DOZ Marloubedou (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 3 DOZ)

McGuire, JamesTwenty-ve Miniatures for Guitar JAM no. 12

Norholm, IbSonata for Guitar, op. 69 HSN Interlude

Ogawa, TakashiTrois paysages, huit promenades DOZ Promenade des amoureux (in La guitare dans tous ses

tats, 4 DOZ)Reiher, Alain

Twenty Miniatures DOZ

Miniature No. 3Riera, Rodrigo

Four Venezuelan Pieces UNIMonotona

NostalgiaSemenzato, Domingo

Choros COMTansman, Alexandre

Douze morceaux trs faciles, 1 ESC Pluie SicilienneDouze pices faciles, 1 ESC Tarantella (no. 7) Toccata (no. 9)Douze pices faciles, 2 ESC lespagnole (no. 11)

Trrega, FranciscoLgrima (Tear), Prelude, TI i-17

Zenamon, Jaimepigramme II MRG LejaniaEstampas I HAA Bossa

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Grade 4

30Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 12 and Bridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of theexamination.


studies by different composers from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:


Aguado, Dionisio

Nuevo mtodo para guitarr a UME; TECExercise 8Lesson 10Lesson 23

Lesson 24 Lesson 29: Double Appoggiatura

StudyBeauvais, William

Guitar Pastels, 1 CAV Perpetuum mobile

Brouwer, LeoEstudios sencillos (tudes simples) ESC one of nos. 5, 8, 14


op. 241Andantino grazioso (no. 39)

Cordero, ErnestoModern Times, 1 CHN

Estudio a la CubanaDiabelli, Anton

Vorstragsstcke fr Anfnger, op. 39 Study No. 30

Gagnon, ClaudeDouze prludes en forme dtudes DOB

Prlude No. 2Giuliani, Mauro

Dix-huit leons progressives, op. 51 TECAllegretto grazioso(no. 10)

Studio (no. 6) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 43 inStudi per chitarra ZRB)

Le papillon pour la guitarre, op. 50Allegretto(no. 22)

Green, EdwardDorian Dance

Kraft, NorbertStudy in Seven

Paganini, NicolSonata No. 271st movement: Minuet

Sor, FernandoVingt-quatre exercises trs faciles, op. 35

Andante (no. 13)Zenamon, Jaime

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, two to three measures

Example only1

2

IntervalsCandidates will be asked to identify the following intervalsThe examiner will play each intervalonce in broken form.or Candidates may choose to sing or hum the followingintervals. The examiner will play the rst noteonce.

Above a Given Note Below a Given Notemajor and minor 3rds minor 3rdperfect 4thperfect 5th perfect 5th

perfect octave perfect octave

Grade 4

3Technical TestsCandidates should consult Technical Tests on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar Technique FHM for important information regarding this section of the examination. Take particular note of the Introduction on p. 4 ofGuitar Technique.Candidates should be prepared to play the scales and arpeggio patterns listed in the following chart. All technical tests to be ngered exactly as specied inGuitar Technique. Please note that all technical tests must be memorized. All scales are to be played ascending and descending, at or beyond the minimum tempos specied in the char t and inGuitar Technique. Candidates should also note the required note values, right-hand ngering, and nal cadences listed in tchart. Diatonic, chromatic, and tremolando scales are to be played with both free stroke and rest stroke.

Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH Fingering Final CadenceDiatonic ScalesMajor E , A 1 octave

= 69 and

im or mima or am

perfect(VI)C, F 2 octaves

Minor(harmonic and melodic)

D , C, F 1 octave A 2 octaves

Chromatic Scale on B 2 octaves Tremolando ScalesMajor E , A 1 octave

= 60

im or mi

ma or amperfect

(VI)C, F 2 octavesMinor(harmonic and melodic)

D , C, F 1 octave A 2 octaves

Slur ScaleSingle slurs D major 1 octave = 56 any

Arpeggio PatternsSeeGuitar Technique FHM pp. 2223


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PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody based onthe rst ve notes of a major scale on their own instrument.The examiner will name the key, play the tonic triadonce,and play the melodytwice.


Keys

tonic, mediant, ordominant six notes C, G, D, F major

Example only

Sight Reading Playing Candidates will be asked to play a short composition.

Difculty TimeSignature

ApproximateLength

Keys

Grade 1repertoire six measures G, D, A, F major

Clapping Candidates will be asked to clap or tap the rhythm ofa melody. A steady pace and rhythmic accentuation areexpected.


, four measures

Example only

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Clapping

107

3Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisitesBasic Rudiments

RepertoireCandidates must preparethree selections by differentcomposers:onefrom List A,onefrom List B, andonefromList C.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding this section of the examination.

Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes: one selection

selection is found inBridges: A Comprehensive GuitarSeries, Repertoire and Studies 5FHM.


Repertoire

AnonymousDance (transc. Oscar Chilesotti, inSix Lute Pieces ofthe Renaissance)

Danzaand Corrente (in Europische Gitarren- undLautenmusik, 1 RIC) Galliard(in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik,

3 RIC)Kemps JigSe io maccorgo(If I am Troubled) (transc. OscarChilesotti, inSix Lute Pieces of the Renaissance)

two of Vaghe belleze et bionde treccie doro vedi cheper ti moro; Bianco ore; Gagliarda(transc. OscarChilesotti, inSix Lute Pieces of the Renaissance CLM)

Why Ask You (arr. John Duarte, inThirteen Pieces fromthe Fitzwilliam Virginal Book NOV)

Brescianello, Giuseppe Antonio18 Partitas for ColascionePartita VIII (transc. Sophocles Papas PRE)

4th movement: GigueCampion, Thomas

Gigue (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage WAT)Cutting, Francis

Greensleeves(arr. Alexander Bellow, inInternational Anthology FCO)

Dowland, JohnMy Lord Willoughbys Welcome Home, Poulton 66 (arr. Jeffrey McFadden)

Ferrabosco, Alfonso IILessons for 1, 2, and 3 Viols

Coranto (no. 4) (transc. Robert Callaghan)Gaultier, Denis

Tombeau (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 4RIC)

Hove, Joachim van den Toccata (in Music for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM)

Logy, Johann AntonCapriccioand Gavotte

Neusidler, Hans Wayss mir ein ubsche Mulerin and Hupff auff

(ed. Bruno Tonazzi, in Arie e Danze RIC) Der Zeigler in der Hechken (ed. Bruno Tonazzi, in

Arie e Danze RIC)Petzold, Christian

Minuet, BWV Anh. 114 (arr. Jeffrey McFadden, fromthe Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook)

Purcell, Henry Hornpipe (ed. Julian Bream, inPurcell: Four Pieces

FAB) A New Irish Tune (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage

WAT)Robinson, Thomas

Toy, Air and Gigue (ed. Karl Scheit UNI) Toy or Gigue

Sanz, GasparInstruccin de msica sobre la guitarra espaola, 2 Espaoleta (arr. John Mills, in Classical Montage WAT) Rujero (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage WAT)

Valderrbano, Enriquez deSilva de Sirenas, libro VI

Soneto VIII (arr. Jeffrey McFadden JMF)Vise, Robert de

Prelude and Gavotte (nos. 18 and 19 inLe petit livre de guitare, 2 DOZ)

Sarabande (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 4RIC)

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Weiss, Silvius LeopoldIntavolatura di liuto, 1 (ed. Ruggero Chiesa ZRB)Suite 15 in F MajorRIC Menuet


Aguado, DionisioContradanzas y valses dedicados a los principiantes, op. 8Contradanza (no. 5)

Barrios, Agustn Minuet en do (ed. Richard Stover, in Guitar Works, 1

BEL)Carcassi, Matteo

Andantino grazioso (no. 29 inCarcassi-Brevier , 2OTT)


op. 241 Waltz (no. 44)

Coste, NapolonRcration du guitariste, op. 51

La chasse (The Hunt) (no. 9)Ferrer, Jos

Coleccin 8a de ejercicios y preludiosEl amable (The Amiable Fellow)

Gerrits, Paul Prelude (no. 18 inMusic for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM)

Giuliani, Mauro12 Divertimenti, op. 37 OTT one of nos. 6, 8, 11, 12

Divertimenti per chitarra, op. 40 Andante espressivo (no. 7)DivertimentoNo. 6

Dix-huit leons progressives, op. 51 TECAgitato (no. 3)Allegretto(no. 15)

Le papillon pour la guitarre, op. 50Grazioso (no. 23)

Molino, FrancescoSix Rondos OTT Rondo No. 4 Rondo No. 5

Paganini, Nicol Sonatina (arr. Lazlo Vereczkey, no. 7 inKleine Stcke OTT)Sonate No. 12 I: Minuetto

Sor, FernandoSix Divertimentos for the Spanish Guitar , op. 2

(ed. Hector Quine) Waltz (no. 5)Vingt-quatre exercises trs faciles, op. 35

Allegretto (no. 8)Vingt-quatre petites pices progressives, op. 44

Andante (no. 15)


Repertoire

TraditionalSpanish Romance (arr. Robert Hamilton)

Ambrosius, HermannImpressionen (ed. Angelo Gilardino BEB) Traum

Bartk, BlaFor Children, 1 B&H; EMB Jatek(Game) (no. 5, arr. Jeffrey McFadden JMF)

Benedict, RobertDivertimenti WAT Fugato (no. 2)Fughettas for Guitar WAT

Choral Fughetta (no. 6)Camilleri, Charles

Four African Sketches CRA Shadow of the Moons

Camisassa, Claudio Carousel sous la pluie (in La guitare dans tous ses tats,

4 DOZ)La ligamos

MilongaCastelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario

Appunti, op. 210, 1 ZRB Tempo di siciliana (no. 1)

Coghlan, MichaelTango


Prlude No. 3Katz, Brian

In the Olive GroveKleynjans, Francis

Trois miniatures pour guitare, op. 102 LEMPetite valse des cinq cordes

McGuire, JamesTwenty-ve Miniatures for Guitar JAM one of nos. 4, 6, 7, 11, 16, 19, 20, 21

Ogawa, TakashiTrois paysages, huit promenades DOZ Promenade mlancolique (in La guitare dans tous ses

tats, 4 DOZ)Pujol, Maximo Diego

Suite del plata1st movement: Preludio

Riera, RodrigoFour Venezuelan Pieces UNI Melancola

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Theodorakis, Mikis Where Has My Son Flown To (arr. Gervassimos

Miliaressis, inEasy Pieces for Solo Guitar , 3 NKS) Yukich, Michael

Rves dt(Summer Dreams)


StudiesCandidates must be prepared to playtwo contrasting studiesby different composers from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:


Aguado, DionisioNuevo mtodo para guitarra UME; TEC Lesson 5: Waltz

Lesson 26Lesson 35

Beauvais, WilliamWell Tempered Blues WLM Twisted Fingers

Bellavance, Ginette tude I (no. 9, inMusic for Solo Guitar , 2 DOM) tude II (no. 10, in Music for Solo Guitar , 2 DOM)

Benedict, Robert

Divertimenti WATNocturne 1 (no. 6)Fughettas for Guitar WAT Fughetta No. 1Twenty Fantasy Etudes, 1 CAV no. 11

Bosch, JacquesSix pices faciles, op. 89

Lamento(no. 5)Brouwer, Leo

Estudios sencillos (tudes simples) ESC Estudio No. 3

Carcassi, MatteoVingt-cinq tudes mlodiques et progressives, op. 60 TEC

tude (no. 7)tude (no. 10)


op. 241Andante

Costantino, FrdricSept ballades enchantes DOZ

Les acrobatesCoste, Napolon

Vingt-cinq tudes de genre, op. 38 CHN tude (no. 10)

Davis, GaryLullaby

Gallant, PierreChromatic Study

Giuliani, Mauro24 esercizio per la chitarra, op. 48

Vivace (no. 1)Primi lezioni progressives, op. 139

Lesson (no. 3) Joachim, Otto

Six Pieces for Guitar PRS Energicoand Mssig schnellKatz, Brian

StudyReiher, Alain

Twenty Miniatures DOZMiniature No. 19

Sagreras, JulioLas terceras lecciones RIC Lesson 32 Lesson 36 Lesson 38Las cuartas lecciones RIC Lesson 10 Lesson 12 Lesson 15Las quintas lecciones RIC Lesson 9

Sor, FernandoStudio for the Spanish Guitar , op. 6

Andante allegro (no. 2)Tansman, Alexandre

Douze pices faciles, 1 ESC Triolets (no. 12)Douze pices faciles, 2 ESC tude (no. 12)

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ClapbackCandidates will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of ashort melody after the examiner has played ittwice.


, two to four measures

Example only1

2


Above a Given Note Below a Given Notemajor and minor 3rds major and minor 3rdsmajor and minor 6thsperfect 4thperfect 5th perfect 5th


Grade 5



Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH Fingering Final CadenceDiatonic ScalesMajor D 1 octave

= 69 and

im or mima or am

ia or ai

perfect(IIVVI)G, D, A 2 octaves


E, B, F, B 2 octaves

Chromatic Scale on C 2 octaves Tremolando ScalesMajor D 1 octave

= 88

im or mima or am

ia or aiperfect

(IIVVI)G, D, A2 octaves


E, B, F, B 2 octaves

Slur ScalesSingle slurs C, G major 1 octave = 60 any



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PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody based onthe rst ve notes and upper tonic of a major scale on theirown instrument. The examiner will name the key, play thetonic triadonce, and play the melodytwice.


Keys

tonic, mediant,or dominant

seven notes C, G, D, F major

Example only

Sight Reading Playing Candidates will be asked to play a short composition atsight.

Difculty TimeSignatures

ApproximateLength

Keys

Grade 2repertoire , ,

eight measures major andminor keys upto two sharpsand two ats

Clapping Candidates will be asked to clap or tap the rhythm of amelody. Tied notes may be included. A steady pace andrhythmic accentuation are expected.


, , four measures

Example only

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PlayingClapping

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73Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisitesIntermediate Rudiments

RepertoireCandidates must preparethree selections by differentcomposers:onefrom List A,onefrom List B, andonefromList C.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding this section of the examination.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:


List A

Traditional, Renaissance, and BaroqueRepertoire

Anonymous Liedand Ballet (in Europische Gitarren- und

Lautenmusik, 2 RIC)Bach, Johann Sebastian

Suite for Lute, BWV 996Fifth movement: Bourre

Suite for Solo Cello No. 2, BWV 1008 (arr. JeffreyMcFadden CLE)Fourth movement: Sarabande

Cabezn, Antonio deTre composizioni (ed. Javier Hinojosa ZRB) Himno a tres

Dowland, JohnAir and Galliard (ed. Karl Scheit UNI) Air

Farnaby, Giles Tower Hill (in Farnaby: Five Pieces OTT)

Ferrabosco, Alfonso IILessons for 1, 2, and 3 Viols

Coranto (no. 34) (transc. Robert Callaghan) Foscarini, Giovanni Paolo

Pavaniglia con parti variate(arr. Jeffrey McFadden)Galileo, Vincente, attr.

Saltarello (arr. Oscar Chilesotti, inSix Lute Pieces of theRenaissance)

Handel, George Frideric Gavotte (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage WAT)

Hoffer, J.J.

Gigue(no. 9 inMusic for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM) Johnson, Robert

Allmayne(arr. Michael Bracken)Miln, Luis

El maestro Pavane I(ed. Ruggero Chiesa, inMiln: Sei pavane

ZRB) Pavane III

Pavane VPachelbel, Johann

Paysanne (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 2RIC)

Phalse, Pierre Galliarde (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 6RIC)

Polonus, Johannes (Polak, Jan) Galliarde (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 7

RIC)Purcell, Henry

Air and Minuet (ed. Julian Bream, inPurcell: FourPieces FAB)

Reusner, Esaias Sonatina (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 2

RIC)

Robinson, Thomas Walking in a Country Towne (ed. Karl Scheit, inFive

Pieces UNI)Sanz, Gaspar

Instruccin de msica sobre la guitarra espaola, 2 La cavallera di Npoles (arr. John Mills, inClassical

Montage WAT) Villano (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage WAT)

Stlzel, Gottfried Heinrich Bourre(no. 8 inMusic for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM)

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Carbajo, Roque Aquarelles de lAmrique latine DOZ Cancin cubana (inLa guitare dans tous ses tats, 5

DOZ)Casciato, Andrea

Tramonto (Sunset)Chiereghin, Sergio

Canzone ZANTrois chansons joues ZAN Pour Brnice

Chopin, Frdric Mazurka, op. 7, no. 5(arr. Stephen Aron, inThe

Complete Chopin Mazurkas MEL)Cordero, Ernesto

Modern Times, 3 CHNVieta Criolla III

Domeniconi, CarloQuaderno brasiliano per chitarra B&B

Bossa triste Gelosia

Freedman, Harry Sicilienne(rev. Robert Feuerstein ANE)Gagnon, Claude

Rverie (no. 20 inMusic for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM)Gallant, Pierre

Lacrymosa (Tearful)Gerrits, Paul

Reets (no. 17 inMusic for Solo Guitar , 3 DOM)Katz, Brian

The Amethyst CollectionGentle Waltz

Kelly, BryanAubade, Toccata and NocturneNOV Aubade

Lauro, AntonioSuite venezolana (rev. Alirio Diaz B&V) Registro

McGuire, JamesTwenty-ve Miniatures for Guitar JAM one of nos. 8, 9, 13, 17

Piorkowski, JamesSentient Preludes CLE Prelude No. 1 Prelude No. 2

Poulenc, Francis Sarabande pour guitareRIC

Repoulis, Michael Reections of Daliand View of Toledo NVM

Serradell Sevilla, Narciso La golondrina (The Wanderer) (arr. Gerald

Schwertberger, inLa guitarra Mexicana DOB)

Tansman, AlexandreHommage Chopin ESC PrludeSuite in modo polonico ESC one of nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

Villa-Lobos, HeitorCinq prludes ESC

Prlude No. 4

Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 12 and Bridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHM for important information regarding this section ofthe examination.

StudiesCandidates must be prepared to playtwo contrasting studiesby different composers from the following list.

Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes: one selection


Benedict, RobertTwenty Fantasy Etudes, 1 CAV no. 12 no. 17


Study in Thirds(no. 19)Brouwer, Leo

Estudios sencillos (tudes simples)ESC

Estudio No. 6 Estudio No. 7 Estudio No. 11 Estudio No. 13

Carcassi, MatteoVingt-cinq tudes mlodiques et progressives, op. 60 TEC tude (no. 5)

Coste, NapolonVingt-cinq tudes de genre, op. 38 CHN

tude (no. 1)Cruz, Mark Anthony

Contrapuntal tudes CLE no. 2

Ferrer, JosColeccin 4a de ejercicios Estudio (ed. Simon Wynberg, in Ferrer: Charme de la

nuit: Selected Pieces FAB)Gagnon, Claude

Douze prludes en forme dtudes DOBPrlude No. 7

Garcia, Gerald25 Etudes Esquisses for Guitar MEL Etude 16

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Giuliani, Maurotudes instructives, faciles et agrables, op. 100

Caprice (no. 12)Caprice (no. 13)

Iannarelli, SimoneCinq tudes faciles, ou presque... DOZ Adagio (no. 2)Dodici studi EMS Le rondini (no. 1)

Komter, Jan Maarten Prelude II (no. 16 in Music for Solo Guitar , 1 DOM)

Kraft, NorbertStudy

Ogawa, TakashiTrois paysages, huit promenades DOZ Promenade triste (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 5

DOZ)Paganini, Nicol

Sonatina No. 5(M.S. 85)1st movement: Allegretto

Reiher, AlainTwenty Miniatures DOZ Miniature No. 12

Sagreras, JulioLas cuartas lecciones RIC one of Lessons 18, 20, 24, 25, 31, 34Las quintas lecciones RIC one of Lessons 1, 4, 6

Schwertberger, GeraldLatin America DOB Bossa Nova Etude


Study (no. 1)Vingt-quatre exercises trs faciles, op. 35

Allegretto (no. 22)Moderato (no. 17)

Sytchev, Mikhail Aquarelles DOZ

After the RainTrrega, Francisco

Prelude, TI i-9

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Technical TestsCandidates should consult Technical Tests on p. 12 andBridges: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar TechniqueFHMfor important information regarding this section of the examination. Take particular note of the Introduction on p. 4 ofGuitar Technique.Candidates should be prepared to play the scales and arpeggio patterns listed in the following chart. All technical tests to be ngered exactly as specied inGuitar Technique. Please note that all technical tests must be memorized. All scales are to be played ascending and descending, at or beyond the minimum tempos specied in the char t and inGuitar Technique. Candidates should also note the required note values, right-hand ngering, and nal cadences listed in t

chart. Diatonic, chromatic, and tremolando scales are to be played with both free stroke and rest stroke.Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RH

FingeringFinal Cadence

Diatonic Scales Major E, B, F , F, B 2 octaves

= 76 and

im or mima or am

ia or ai

perfect(IIVVI)Minor

(harmonic and melodic)C , G , D , D, G

Chromatic Scale on D Tremolando ScalesMajor

E, B, F , F, B 2 octaves

= 88 and

im or mima or am

ia or aiperfect

(IIVVI)Minor(harmonic and melodic)

C , G , D , D, G

Slur ScaleCompound triplets D major 1 octave = 56 any

Scales in 3rds and 6thsSolid C major, A minor 1 octave = 69 any



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Ear TestsClapbackCandidates will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm ofa short melody after the examiner has played ittwice.


, , two to four measures

Example only1

2

Intervals

Candidates will be asked to identify the following intervals.The examiner will play each intervalonce in broken form.or Candidates may choose to sing or hum the followingintervals. The examiner will play the rst noteonce.

Above a Given Note Below a Given Notemajor 2ndmajor and minor 3rds major and minor 3rdsmajor and minor 6ths minor 6thperfect 4th perfect 4thperfect 5th perfect 5th


ChordsCandidates will be asked to identify the following chordsafter the examiner has played the chord once in solid(blocked) form, close position.

Chords Positionmajor and minor triads root position

PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody basedon the complete major scale (tonic to tonic, mediant tomediant, dominant to dominant) on their own instrument.The examiner will name the key, play the tonic triadonce, and play the melodytwice.


Keys

tonic, mediant, ordominant

nine notes C, G, D, F major

Example only

Sight Reading Playing Candidates will be asked to play a passage of music at sight


ApproximateLength

Keys

Grade 3repertoire

, , , eight measures major andminor keys upto three sharpsor three ats



, , four measures

Example only

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Sanz, GasparInstruccin de msica sobre la guitarra espaola, 1

Canarios (transc. John Mills, inClassical Montage WAT)

Scarlatti, Domenico Sonata, K 11(ed. Carlos Barbosa-Lima, inNine

Sonatas, 2 CLM) Sonata, K 431(ed. Carlos Barbosa-Lima, in Nine

Sonatas, 2 CLM)Vise, Robert de

Suite in G Minor(ed. Vincenzo Saldarelli ZRB) two of: Prelude, Sarabande, Menuet

Weiss, Silvius Leopold Aria (in Europische Gitarren- und Lautenmusik, 2 RIC) Courante (ed. Ehrengard Skiera, no. 7 in Weiss: Eleven

Pieces RIC)Lute Suite No. 4 Anglaise Rigaudon (ed. Ehrengard Skiera, no. 10 inWeiss:

Eleven Pieces RIC)

List CClassical and Romantic Repertoire

TraditionalTen Catalan Folk Songs (arr. Miguel Llobet UNM) Can del lladre El nit de natal El noy de la mare Plany

El testament dAmelia (Amelias Testament)Carcassi, Matteo

Tempo di valse (no. 44 inCarcassi-Brevier , 3 OTT)

Chopin, Frdric Mazurka, op. 7, no. 1 (arr. Stephen Aron, inTheComplete Chopin Mazurkas MEL)

Mazurka, op. 24, no. 3 (arr. Stephen Aron, inTheComplete Chopin Mazurkas MEL)

Coste, NapolonBerceuse et trio

Diabelli, AntonSonata in A Major,op. 29, no. 2 OTT (inComplete

Sonatas of Sor, Giuliani, and Diabelli MEL) 2nd movement: Adagio

Giuliani, MauroLe papillon pour la guitarre, op. 50

Allegro (no. 26)Sonata,op. 96, no. 3 AndantinoLes varits amusantes, op. 43 Allegro (no. 10)

Gluck, Christoph Willibald Jai perdu mon Eurydice(I Have Lost My Eurydice)(arr. Napolon Coste, op. 51, no. 21)

Grieg, EdvardClassical Montage WAT Chant du paysan (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage

WAT) Valse, op. 12, no. 2 (arr. John Mills, inClassical

Montage WAT)Legnani, Luigi

36 Caprices in All Major and Minor Keys, op. 20 CHNCaprice No. 28

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Menuet, K 117 OTT

Schumann, Robert Romanza (in Album of Guitar Solos CLM)

Sor, FernandoSix petites pices progressives, op. 47 Allegretto(no. 2)

Allegretto (no. 4)Twenty Selected Minuets OTT two of op. 11, nos. 1, 5, 7, 8; op. 24, no. 1

Strauss, Johann Auswahl der beliebsten Tnze von Johann Strauss, 1

(arr. Johann Kaspar Mertz) Waltz No. 1and Waltz No. 2

Trrega, FranciscoPavana

Vals en reVerdi, Giuseppe

La donna mobile,from Rigoletto (arr. JeffreyMcFadden JMF)

List D20th- and 21st-century Repertoire

Barrios, Agustn Gavota al estilo antiguo (ed. Richard Stover, inGuitar

Works, 1 BEL)Benedict, Robert

Divertimenti WAT Scherzo (no. 1)

Bennett, Richard RodneyImpromptus UNI Arioso (no. 5)

Blynton, CareyIn Memoriam Django Reinhardt, op. 64a BEB Django Reinhardts Stomp

Brindle, Reginald Smith Fuego fatuoOTT Nocturne OTTEtruscan Preludes OTT

Prelude no. 2and Prelude no. 3

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Brouwer, Leo Un dia de novembreDOMDos aires populares cubanos ESC

Guajira criollaDos temas populares Cubanos ESC

Berceuse(Cancin de cuna)Preludios epigramticos ESC; EMT Preludio No. 2(Tristes hombres si no mueren de

amores)Preludio No. 4(Ri, que todo ri: que todo es madreleve)

Brown, JamesFour Original Guitar Works JMB A Short Homage to Leo BrouwerThree Folk Studies JMB Folk Psalm

Buczynski, WalterFour Corners of Gregory CMC The Solitary Tree(Willow)

Camilleri, CharlesFour African Sketches CRA African Rondo(no. 4)

Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario Appunti, op. 210, 1 ZRB Serentella(no. 8)

Falla, Manuel de Rcit du pcheur(ed. Emilio Pujol, in Falla: Two Pieces

CHS)Gagnon, Claude

lgie (no. 12 inMusic for Solo Guitar , 2 DOM)Harris, Albert

Sonatina CLM AriaSuite of Seven Pieces CLM two pieces

Haug, Hans Alba (rev. Angelo Gilardino BEB)

Iannarelli, SimoneItalian Coffee GSO Moka Serenade (no. 1)

Katz, Brian You Too ECH

Lauro, Antonio El marabinoCNIQuatro valses venezolanos (arr. Alirio Diaz CNI) Vals venezolano No. 1

Martin, Frank Quatre pices brves (ed. Karl Scheit UNI) Air

McGuire, JamesTwenty-ve Miniatures for Guitar JAM nos. 1 and 24 ORno. 25

Moreno-Torroba, Federico Aires de la Mancha OTT La pastora

Mussorgsky, Modest The Old Castle (arr. John Mills, inClassical Montage

WAT)Piorkowski, James

Sentient Preludes CLE Prelude No. 4

Ponce, ManuelTres canciones populares mexicanas OTT Allegro (La pajarera) (no. 1)

Pujol, Maximo DiegoCinco preludios UNI

Candombe en mi Preludio Tristn

Rebay, FerdinandZwei kleine Lieder ohne Worte PHI

no. 1 and no. 2Satie, Eric

Gymnopdie No. 1 (arr. Christopher Parkening, inVirtuoso Music for Guitar SBR)Sealey, Ray

New York WATTansman, Alexandre

Cavatina OTT2nd movement: Sarabande

Suite in modo polonico ESC Alla polacca(no. 7) Tempo de polonaise (no. 4)

Tisserand, Thierry Prlude (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 6 DOZ)

Villa-Lobos, HeitorCinq prludes ESC Prlude No. 3Suite populaire brsilienne ESC

1st movement: Mazurka-chroWalton, William

Five Bagatelles (ed. Julian Bream OUP)Bagatelle No. 2

Weinzweig, JohnContrasts CMC no. 6

Zohn, AndrewFive Easy Pieces DOZ

Simple Sequenceand 13 NotesThree Contrapuntal Sketches DOZ

Rotation

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studies by different composers from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes: one selection


Barrios, Agustn Estudio del ligado (ed. Richard Stover, inGuitar

Works, 1 BEL) Estudio en arpegio (ed. Richard Stover, inGuitar

Works, 1 BEL)Estudio inconcluso (ed. Richard Stover, inGuitarWorks, 1 BEL)

Benedict, RobertFughettas for Guitar WAT Chromatic Fughetta No. 1 Chromatic Fughetta No. 2 Fughetta No. 3


Allegro (no. 11)Brouwer, Leo

Estudios sencillos (tudes simples) ESCEstudio No. 16

Estudio No. 17

Carcassi, MatteoVingt-cinq tudes mlodiques et progressives, op. 60 TEC Andantino (no. 21)

tude (no. 19)Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario

Appunti, op. 210, 1 ZRB Canto di mietitori (sulle terze) (no. 4)

Chiereghin, SergioSotto tenero verde (ed. Pino Briasco ZAN) Preludio (ed. Pino Briasco ZAN)

Coste, NapolonVingt-cinq tudes de genre, op. 38 CHN one of nos. 2, 5, 6

Dodgson, Stephen, and Hector QuineStudies for Guitar , 1 RIC Prelude (no. 1)


Prlude No. 8Garcia, Gerald

25 Etudes Esquisses for Guitar MEL Etude 21

Gaudreau, David Un matin dautomne (in La guitare dans tous ses tats, 6

DOZ)Giuliani, Mauro

24 esercizio per la chitarra, op. 48 Maestoso (no. 13) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 55 inStudi

per chitarraZRB) Allegro (no. 5) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 50 inStudi per

chitarraZRB) Allegretto (no. 6) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 51 inStudi per chitarraZRB)tudes instructives, faciles et agrables, op. 100

Caprice (no. 11)24 Prime lezioni progressive, op. 139 Allegretto (no. 6) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 54 inStudi

per chitarra ZRB) Andantino (no. 5) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 48 inStudi

per chitarra ZRB)Le papillon pour la guitarre, op. 50 Andantino grazioso (no. 25) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa,

no. 56 in Studi per chitarra ZRB) Allegro (no. 26) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 57 inStudi

per chitarra ZRB)Selected Studies, op. 111 OTT Grazioso(no. 3) (ed. Ruggero Chiesa, no. 60 inStudi

per chitarra ZRB)Hand, Frederic

Five Studies for Solo Guitar SCHStudy No. 1

Iannarelli, SimoneCinq tudes faciles, ou presque... DOZ Scherzando (no. 3)Dodici studi EMS Albertone (no. 5)

Presti, Ida

Six tudes ESC tude No. 3Sagreras, Julio

Las quintas lecciones RIC Lesson 15 one of nos. 19, 26, 30, 39, 40


Andantino (no. 8)Vingt-quatre exercises trs faciles, op. 35 one of nos. 6, 21Vingt-quatre leons progressives, op. 31

Lesson (no. 20)Trrega, Francisco

Prelude, TI i-12(ed. G. Bianqui Piero, inTrrega: 30Preludios originales RIC)

Prelude no. 6, TI i-6 (ed. G. Bianqui Piero, inTrrega: 30 Preludios originales RIC)

Prelude no. 28 (ed. G. Bianqui Piero, inTrrega: 30Preludios originales RIC)

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, , four measures

Example only1

2


Above a Given Note Below a Given Note

major and minor 2ndsmajor and minor 3rds major and minor 3rdsmajor and minor 6ths minor 6th

major 7thperfect 4th perfect 4thperfect 5th perfect 5thperfect octave perfect octave

Grade 7



Scales Keys Range Tempo Note Values RHFingering

FinalCadence

Diatonic Scales Major A , D 2 octaves

= 84 and

im or mima or am

ia or ai

perfect(IIVVI)

G, E, F 3 octavesMinor(harmonic and melodic)

C , D, F, B 2 octaves

E 3 octaves

Chromatic Scale on A 3 octaves Tremolando ScalesMajor

A , D 2 octaves

= 96 and

im or mima or am

ia or aiperfect

(IIVVI)Minor(harmonic and melodic)

C , D, F, B 2 octaves

Slur ScaleCompound triplets G major

1 octave= 80 any

Scales in 3rds and 6thsSolid G major,

E minor1 octave = 80 any



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ChordsCandidates will be asked to identify the following chordsafter the examiner has played the chord once in solid(blocked) form, close position.

Chords Positionmajor and minor triads root positiondominant 7th root position

PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody basedon the complete major scale (tonic to tonic, mediant tomediant, dominant to dominant) on their own instrument.The examiner will name the key, play the tonic chordonce, and play the melodytwice.


Keys

tonic, mediant,dominant, orupper tonic

nine notes C, G, D, F, B major

Example only

Sight Reading Playing Candidates will be asked to play a short composition atsight.


ApproximateLength

Keys

Grade 4repertoire , , , twelvemeasures major and minorkeys up to threesharps or threeats



, , , four measures

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Grade 8Grade 8 Requirements MarksRepertoireone selection from List Aoneselection from List Bone selection from List Cone selection from List D

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PlayingClapping

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73Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Theory Co-requisites Advanced RudimentsIntroductory Harmony (recommended)

RepertoireCandidates must prepare four selections by differentcomposers:onefrom List A,onefrom List B,onefromList C, andonefrom List D.Please see Examination Repertoire on p. 78 for importantinformation regarding th

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