PreparatoryPreparatory Requirements Marks
Repertoirefi rst selection from the Syllabus listsecond selection from the Syllabus listMemory (3 marks per repertoire selection)
6228286
Technical RequirementsStudies: one study from the Syllabus list Technical Tests– scales– arpeggios
281414
Ear TestsClapbackPlayback
1055
Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100
Theory Co-requisitesnone
Repertoire Candidates must prepare two contrasting selections by different composers from the following list.
Please see “Examination Repertoire” on p. 78 for important information regarding this section of the examination.
Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:● one selectionX selection is found in Bridges™: A Comprehensive Guitar
Series, Preparatory Repertoire and Studies FHM.
Barreiro, EliasClassical Guitar Method, 1 WILX Exercise 13
Bélanger, MarcPiècettes DOZ● Dialogue (in La guitare dans tous ses états, 1 DOZ)X Petit blues
Bell, ShawnElementary Studies for Guitar DOZ● ContentmentX Sciapodus
Brindle, Reginald SmithGuitarcosmos, 1 OTTX Aeolian Mode
Brown, JamesShort Pieces and Studies JMB● A Distant Twang
Carcassi, MatteoMéthode complète pour la guitare, op. 59X Andantino in C MajorX Sicilienne
Carulli, FerdinandoMéthode complète pour parvenir à pincer de la guitare, op. 241X Waltz (no. 1)
Costantino, FrédéricSept ballades enchantées DOZX Flocons de neige● La fi n de l’été (in La guitare dans tous ses états, 1 DOZ)
Domeniconi, CarloKlangbilder: 24 leichte Stücke für Gitarre MRG● Klangbild 5 (Sound Picture 5)X Klangbild 13 (Sound Picture 13)● Klangbild 16 (Sound Picture 16)
Eikelboom, Niels● New Morning (in La guitare dans tous ses états,
1 DOZ)
Ferrer, JoséColección 6a de ejerciciosX Ejercicio
Gagnon, ClaudeX Carrousel
Gingras, LyseX Valse d’automne (Autumn Waltz)
Kiselev, OlegGuitarist’s First Steps, 1 DOZX Little Herdboy
Lambert, FlorianX Danse des îles (Dance of the Islands)
Le Roy, AdrianTiers livre de tablature de guiterreX Bransle de Poitou
Mertz, Johann KasparX First Exercise on the E String, from Exercises on the
E String
Neusidler, HansX Dutch Dance
Ogawa, TakashiPetit album évocateur et facile, 1 DOZX Oasis Express DOZ
Rak, ŠtepánaJeux sur 6 cordes LEM● Chansonette● Chanson bohémienne● Chanson slovaque● FuriantRak Minute Solos PTNX Moonlight
Shearer, AaronClassic Guitar Technique, 3rd ed., 1 ALFX Moorish Dance
Preparatory
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Preparatory
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● Aeolian Sightings (in Music for Classical Guitar, 1 TGI)X The Carousel WaltzX DreamsX “Eight”
Viard, Bruno● À la cour d’Aliénor (in La guitare dans tous ses états,
1 DOZ)
Zenamon, JaimeÉpigramme I MRGX Torito● Waltz
Technical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 10 and Bridges™: A Comprehensive Guitar Series, Guitar Technique FHM for important information regarding this section of the examination.
Studies Candidates must prepare one study from the following list.
Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:● one selectionX selection is found in Bridges™: A Comprehensive Guitar
Series, Preparatory Repertoire and Studies FHM.
TraditionalX Ukrainian Melody
Barreiro, EliasClassical Guitar Method, 1 WIL● Exercise 15● Exercise 17
Bell, ShawnElementary Studies for Guitar DOZX NinouX A Simple Dialogue
Brindle, Reginald SmithGuitarcosmos, 1 OTTThree Arpeggio Studies● no. 1
Brown, JamesShort Pieces and Studies JMB● Study
Camisassa, ClaudioX À la manière bulgare (In Bulgarian Style)
Carulli, FerdinandoMéthode complète pour parvenir à pincer de la guitare,
op. 241X Andante in C Major
Iannarelli, Simone20 Études faciles DOZX White Horse
Jackman, Richard MilesLyrical StudiesX Lyrical Study No. 4X Lyrical Study No. 9X Lyrical Study No. 14
Leclercq, Norbert● Dune (in La guitare dans tous ses états, 2 DOZ)
Loncar, MiroslavPieces for Guitar DOZ● Barcarola (in La guitare dans tous ses états, 1 DOZ)
McFadden, JeffreyX The Flask JMF
Sagreras, JulioLas primeras lecciones RICX Lesson 46X Lesson 48X Lesson 61X Lesson 62
Shearer, AaronClassic Guitar Technique, 3rd ed., 1 ALFX Etude in A Minor (no. 6)X Prelude (no. 9)
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Ear TestsClapbackCandidates will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a short melody after the examiner has played it twice. The second measure will consist of only one note.
Time Signatures
Note Values Approximate Length
, , , , , two measures
Example only
PlaybackCandidates will be asked to play back a melody based on the fi rst three notes of a major scale on their own instrument. The melody will move in only one direction (up or down) and will contain a repeated note and stepwise motion. The examiner will name the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.
Beginning Note Approximate Length
Keys
tonic or mediant four notes C, G major
Example only
Preparatory
13Technical Tests Candidates should consult “Technical Tests” on p. 10 and Bridges™: 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 of Guitar Technique.
Candidates must prepare the scales and arpeggio patterns listed in the following chart. All technical tests are to be fingered exactly as specified in Guitar 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 specified in the chart and in Guitar Technique. Candidates should also note the required note values, right-hand fingering, and final 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 Chord
Diatonic 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
See Guitar Technique FHM p. 7
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