Read the General Tips. Then select your level to view the ABRSM Solos.
GENERAL TIPS
COACHING
ABRSM
RESOURCES
TOOLS
VIDEO LIBRARY
LEVEL UP
Initial Level Placement
In this Level Placement Evaluation, students will be asked to play two (2) contrasting excerpts of a solo, etude, or another piece of music that demonstrates your abilities. A contrast could be something fast and slow, or something from more than one era or culture, something lyrical and something technical, etc. Mentors evaluate the student during the session based and place them in a level.
Music Mentors
You have access to our music mentors. Choose and meet with your Music Mentor (link is also availalbe at the top of this page) during the first or second week of class to schedule your virtual lessons for the term and choose your repertoire for your level. If you registered for the class with mentors, apply the token to pay for the mentor sessions, if you run out, you can choose to buy more sessions with your mentor if you wish. We recommend you stay with the same mentor for the term, however you may change mentors if needed.
Levels
Select a level and it will provide the structure and materials you need to practice your instrument with your mentor. Remember, you need to practice a minimum of five (5) hours a week with your instrument and log an additional five (5) hours with or without your instrument each week.
Video Library
As you advance in your studies, you will begin to work on specific parts of your technique. Most musicians practice their fundamentals every day; breathing exercises, mouthpiece buzzing, sound, flexibility studies, scales, etc. You will find some suggestions on every level for warm-up and technical exercises in the Video Library. Try as many as you like - and choose a few to return to on a regular basis. You will also find masterclasses, motivational videos, and more in the video library.
Discussion Forum and Weekly Sessions Log
You are not alone! Having difficulties or questions? Participate in the weekly discussions within your course. Please log all practice sessions as part of your overall grade and progress.
OUR STRUCTURE IS BASED ON ABRSM Read more...
Our applied music sequence is based on, and correlates with, the ABRSM Graded system. These grades (which we call levels in this course) are designed to establish proficency benchmarks for students who are studying an instrument from beginning to advanced ability.
ABRSM provides two certification tracks for applied study, Performance Grade or Practical Grade. In our Applied Music, we follow the guidelines that will prepare you for ABRSM Performance Grade Certification.
MORE ABOUT ABRSM
A student may be certified by the ABRSM board at each grade (level) once they have successfully passed the exam. Students in our Applied Music course are not required to obtain ABRSM certification – but we encourage you to do so, if you wish!
Performance
The Performance Grade Certification exam asks a candidate to prepare 4 solos for evaluation for each ABRSM grade (applied level). The list of required solos for each level is linked through our practice sessions and can also be found on the ABRSM Website. Please use the most current lists. Performance exams for ABRSM certification may be submitted online.
Practical
You may also notice reference to the Practical Grade Certification exam on the ABRSM site. The Practical exam is more comprehensive and includes evaluation of solo performance, scales, sight reading, music theory, and ear training. If you are interested in certification in the Practical Grade track, we recommend you consult your mentor and local instructor for additional materials to augment your training and consider enrollment in a Music Fundamentals or Music Theory course at your institution. Practical exams for ABRSM certification must be evaluated in person.
Our applied music sequence is based on, and correlates with, the ABRSM Graded system. These grades (which we call levels in this course) are designed to establish proficency benchmarks for students who are studying an instrument from beginning to advanced ability.
ABRSM provides two certification tracks for applied study, Performance Grade or Practical Grade. In our Applied Music, we follow the guidelines that will prepare you for ABRSM Performance Grade Certification.
ABRSM Syllabuses
Harp.
Tools you will need:
- Your Instrument
- Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone (able to access the following features in this course)
- Tuner
- Metronome
- Self-view video setting from device camera (for recording video and self-assessment)
- Chair (unless you prefer to stand)
- A practice space in your home, or practice room at school, or another place where you can work without interruptions
- Music Stand
- Suggested Apps
- TonalEnergy Tuner and Metronome This app can listen to your instrument and let you know what pitch you are playing. It will also provide a metronome sound to help you practice your scales and other exercises.
- Speedshifter This app is a practice tool from ABRSM that allows you to vary the speed of audio without altering the pitch. It is helpful in practicing solo material that has accompaniment at slower speeds.
Our Music Video Libraries provide additional opportunities to learn about your instrument in addition to a number of other ways to practice your instrument including podcasts, masterclasses, and motivation and much more.
Go to: Music Video Libraries
To progress, you will need to show proficiency on your Solo A, Solo B, Solo C, and Solo D (performers choice) in the level you are practicing.
Work with your mentor to choose one solo from the list provided. You will find the information for Level 1 solos in the Sessions tab practice sessions.
In our Applied Music course, a student may ‘Level Up’ after demonstrating proficiency in their 4 solos (with additional scale evaluation if required by their mentor or local instructor).
Ready to level up?
Levelling Up may be determined by your local instructor or by your mentor (with the approval of your local instructor).
