The Grade 1 Classical Violin exam is for candidates who have mastered the key Debut level skills and have since acquired greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. There is also an opportunity to build on basic improvisation.

Design to provide an engaging, informative and rigorous focus on the skills and awareness required for the modern violinist. Strong focus on composers from a diverse range of backgrounds draw music from the Western Classical, Jazz and Pop traditions.

The pieces in the grade book can be used for both the Grade Exam and Performance Certificate. At Grade 1 they are short, typically one to one and a half minutes in duration. The expectation and length of pieces are designed so candidates can demonstrate the required assessment criteria.

Featuring

1.     The Sword Knot – Ignatius Sancho

2.     Tango – Neil Mackay

3.     Waltz – Franz Lehar

4.     Round Dance – Bela Bartok

5.     The Skater’s Waltz – Emile Waldteufel

6.     Calypso Time – Kathy and David Blackwell

7.     Cool Drift – Thomas Gregory

8.     Assassin’s Creed (Main Theme) – Lorne Balfe

9.     We Found Love – Rhianna / Calvin Harris

10. Stereotypes – Black Violin