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Christmas Listening: ABRSM Aural Skills Grade 4-5

Learn the skills to ace the ABRSM aural tests and pick up the extra marks to get that Merit or Distinction! 

ONLINE CLASS
Session One: Monday Dec 21st, 11.30am-12.30pm (GMT)
Session Two: Tuesday Dec 22nd, 11.30am-12.30pm (GMT)

In the rush to perfect pieces and scales the aural tests sometimes get forgotten, but with 18 marks up for grabs they can easily make the difference between Pass, Merit and Distinction. In these two classes I offer step-by-step preparation for all aspects of the ABRSM aural tests at Grades 4-5, taught through fun games and exercises with a Christmas twist.

Suitable for all instrumentalists and singers aged 8-16

The Grade 4 and 5 aural tests build on skills acquired in Grades 1-3. If you’re not sure whether your child is ready to progress to learning the Grade 4-5 skills, please book an Individual Aural Skills Assessment.

Skills Covered

Session One

Melodic Repetition

Singing back a short melody

Reproducing features such as dynamics and articulation

Sight-singing

Working out the intervals between notes on a score

Singing them with confidence and freedom


Session Two

Musical Features

Identifying dynamics, articulation, tempo and tonality

Thinking about how those features combine to create musical character

Identifying the style of a piece and the period in which it was written

 

Book Christmas Listening Grade 4-5

Please book your place on the course using the form below. If you choose to add an individual aural skills assessment you will receive a code allowing you to schedule it for the time of your choice.