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Musicianship requirements (aural skills and reading skills) have been revised to support student success and to achieve consistency across all disciplines in The RCM Certificate Program. All requirements for each relevant discipline are outlined within. SYLLABUS. Practical Examinations Syllabus. Updated 2023.
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The mission of The Royal Conservatory—to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts—is based on the conviction that music and the arts are humanity’s greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion.
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- Clapback
- Chords
- Playback
- Message from the President
- Dr. Peter C. Simon
- Introduction
- Repertoire Lists
- Preparatory to Level 2
- Level 4
- Levels 5 to 7
- Level 8
- Level 9
- Level 10
- Substitutions
- Substitutions Summary
- Ear Tests
- For Levels 5 and up
- Playing
- Arbeau, Thoinot
- Colledge, Katherine, and Hugh Colledge
- Purcell, Henry
- Birston, Harold
- Cohen, Mary
- Colledge, Katherine, and Hugh Colledge
- Huws Jones, Edward
- Janáček, Leoš, arr.
- Kabalevsky, Dmitri
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Suzuki, Shinichi
- Brahms, Johannes
- Keyser, Paul de
- Composer
- Clapback
- Chords
- Playback
- Rhythm
- Playing
- Birston, Harold
- Coulthard, Jean
- Traditional
- Carse, Adam
- At the Zoo BAR
- Cohen, Mary, and Robert Spearing
- Donkin, Christine
- Huws Jones, Edward
- Janáček, Leoš, arr.
- Kafui, Kenneth
- Lumsden, Caroline, and Ben Attwood
- Traditional
- Keyser, Paul de
- Clapback
- Chords
- Playback
- Rhythm
- Traditional
- Beethoven, Ludwig van
- Bennett, Richard Rodney
- Halvorsen, Johan
- Murray, Eleanor, and Phyllis Tate
- Rameau, Jean-Philippe
- Donkin, Christine
- Fesch, Willem de
- Losy, Johann Anton [Jan Antonín]
- Lumsden, Caroline, and Ben Attwood
- 12 Easy Pieces, op. 12 BMC
- Sadoh, Godwin
- Shostakovich, Dmitri
- Keyser, Paul de
- Chords
- Playback
- Rhythm
- Pepusch, Johann Christoph
- Sammartini, Giuseppe
- Méhul, Etienne
- Fortin, Viktor
- Johnson, Charles I.
- Kroll, William
- Shostakovich, Dmitri
- Entezami, Ramin
- Ross, Julian
- Clapback
- Chords
- Playback
- Rhythm
- Playing
- Fortin, Viktor
- Joplin, Scott
- Kinnard, Kathryn Bird
- Ross, Julian
- Chords
- Chord Progressions
- Playback
- Rhythm
- Traditional
- Birston, Harold
- 30 Children’s Pieces, op. 27
- Kreisler, Fritz
- Shostakovich, Dmitri
- Barcelata, Lorenzo
- Ross, Julian
- Repertoire
- Intervals
- Playback
- Chords
- Chord Progressions
- Barber, Samuel
- Donizetti, Gaetano
- Gossec, François-Joseph
- Kreisler, Fritz
- Massenet, Jules
- Melecci, Adelmo
- Peterson, Oscar
- Rolfe, James
- Dett, Nathaniel R.
- Ross, Julian
- Intervals
- Chords
- Playback
- Rhythm
- Farmer, Henry
- Vaughan Williams, Ralph
- Benda, František
Students will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a short melody after the examiner has played it twice. The examiner will identify the time signature and count one measure before beginning.
Students will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of a triad after the examiner has played the first five notes of a major or minor scale followed by the tonic triad in solid/blocked form once.
Students will be asked to play back on the violin a melody based on the first three notes of a major scale. The examiner will identify the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.
The mission of The Royal Conservatory—to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts—is based on the conviction that music and the arts are humanity’s greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Since 1886 The Royal Conservatory has realized this mission by developing a structured system consisting of curricu...
Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO The Royal Conservatory Introduction
For an introduction to The RCM Certificate program including such information as registration for examinations, prerequisites and corequisites, examination regulations, and procedures, please see the Practical Examinations Syllabus at rcmusic.com/syllabi.
The repertoire is divided into lists, according to style, genre, or era.
List A: Pieces in a Slower Tempo List B: Pieces in a Faster Tempo
List A: Concertos, Airs variés, and Fantasias List B: Baroque and Classical-style Repertoire List C: Concert Repertoire
List A: Concertos, Airs variés, and Fantasias List B: Sonatas and Sonatinas List C: Concert Repertoire
List A: Concertos, Airs variés, and Fantasias List B: Sonatas and Sonatinas List C: Concert Repertoire List D: Unaccompanied Repertoire
List A: Concertos List B: Sonatas and Sonatinas List C: Concert Repertoire List D: Unaccompanied Repertoire
List A: Concertos List B: Sonatas List C: Concert Repertoire List D: Unaccompanied Repertoire of J.S. Bach
Students have the option of expanding upon the given lists for their level with substitute selections. Oficial approval of most substitute selections is not required. Substitute selections fall into two categories: Syllabus substitutions and Teacher’s Choice substitutions. Students must comply with the following regulations regarding repertoire sub...
For any substitute selections falling outside these categories, and any substitutions for the Associate Diploma (ARCT) or Licentiate Diploma (LRCM), students must complete an Examination Substitute Piece Request Form (available online) by the examination registration deadline. Students are advised to prepare an alternate work in case the request is...
Ear tests include melody clapback, melody playback, intervals, chords, and chord progressions. Additional ear-training exercises are available in RCM Online Ear Training. * For further details on examination requirements for ear tests, please consult the requirements for each level.
* See the current Theory Syllabus (available online) for further information regarding theory examination prerequisites and corequisites.
Students will be asked to play a four-measure, unaccompanied melody starting on any of these notes: The melody will only include open strings and may contain repeated notes. Time Signature Note Values
l Monsieur Arbeau’s Sword Dance (arr. Robert Spearing in Superstart Violin, Revised Edition FAB)
Waggon Wheels B&H Goldfish Bowl Nightingale Waterfall
l Rondeau (arr. Robert Spearing in Superstart Violin, Revised Edition FAB)
Excursions for Violin BIR I’m Crazybusy, I’m Tired
Superpieces, Revised Edition FAB Toasted Hedge Trimmings Choc’late Thistle Truffles Several Years Ago...
Waggon Wheels B&H Bell-ringers Knickerbocker Glory Polka Dots
The Really Easy Violin Book FAB Spine-chiller Tap Dance
u Konopě (The Old City) (transc. Leoš Faltus in Mährische Tänze für Violine und Klavier UNI)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
Sonata in A Minor l Tempo di Minuetto (in Classical Violinist B&H)
For over 125 years, The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) has provided an internationally renowned standard of music achievement through an effectively sequenced course of study from beginner to advanced levels.
This series includes twelve volumes of Piano Repertoire (Preparatory A through Level 10) with recordings; ten volumes of Piano Etudes (Levels 1 to 10); and nine volumes of Technical Requirements for Piano, 2015 Edition (Preparatory through Level 8).
