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Prep TestIntroduction to the

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•Piano•Violin•Viola•Cello•DoubleBass•Guitar•Descant

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The Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the exam experience. It gives students a goal to work towards with a certificate awarded on the day - something to be really proud of.

•Flute•Oboe•Clarinet•Bassoon•Saxophone•Horn•Trumpet•Cornet

•Flugelhorn•EbHorn•Trombone•Baritone•Euphonium•Singing

RequirementsThePreptesttakesabout10minutesandincludes:•Tunes/exercises•Setpiece/song•Ownchoicepiece/song

(about16to24bars)•Listeninggames/simpleauraltests*

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The Prep Test encourages the development of good musical and technical foundations before students take graded exams. The test covers many of the elements beginners will be working on at this early stage, including pitch, time, tone, shape, performance and musical perception.

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Set piece alternatives: AsanalternativetothesetpiecesinthePrep Testbooks,Piano,Violin,Cello,Flute,ClarinetandTrumpetcandidatesmaychooseanyitemsfromourParty Time! Books.Additionally,PianocandidatesmaychoosetheirsetpiecefromParty Time! on HolidayorRoundabout,alsopublishedbyABRSM.

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