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    Grade 1 Associated Board viola examination scales and arpeggios

    Here are 28 free audio files to help you with scales and arpeggios for Grade 1 viola of the British examining board The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. They are all played at three different speeds - slow, medium and faster.
    D Major scale and arpeggio - 1 octave
    G Major scale and arpeggio - 1 octave
    C Major scale and arpeggio - 2 octaves

    The audio files will help you to:
    • be reminded of the type of sound you are aiming for.
    • remember which rhythm to use.
    • practice slurs.
    • check your tuning against a key note.
    • think about patterns that occur within the notes of scales and arpeggios as well as the ones that you can feel when using your fingers on the strings.
    • work aurally and kinesthetically. Follow the information in the glossary and work visually as well.

    In order to help with the exam pieces and increase your listening skills and knowledge of different styles of music I have selected some YouTube videos of the tunes that some of you will learn.

    Software requirements: QuickTime 7 or later versions

    Other equipment that would be useful: headphones

    To access:

    My pupils - This copy of the course can only be accessed by my pupils who should either already be entered on the course or else please ask me for a password.

    General Public - For others on the www there is a free Grade 1 scale course area that you can access - please look at the home page under Free online viola resources.

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    © Sarah Hackett 2010

    www.lol4life.co.uk
  • Scales / Arpeggios / Maps / Glossary / Viola lesson audio files / You Tube video selection / Associated Board exams / Grade 2 /

    Grade 2 Associated Board viola examination scales and arpeggios

    Here is some help with scales and arpeggios for Grade 2 viola of the British examining board The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
    C Major scale and arpeggio - 2 octaves
    D Major scale and arpeggio - 2 octaves
    E flat Major scale and arpeggio - 2 octaves
    F Major scale and arpeggio - 1 octave
    B flat Major scale and arpeggio - 1 octave
    C, G, D Minor scales and arpeggios - 1 octave

    The audio files will help you to:
    • be reminded of the type of sound you are aiming for.
    • remember which rhythm to use.
    • practice slurs.
    • check your tuning against a key note.
    • think about patterns that occur within the notes of scales and arpeggios as well as the ones that you can feel when using your fingers on the strings.
    • work aurally and kinesthetically. Follow the information in the glossary and work visually as well.

    In order to help with the exam pieces and increase your listening skills and knowledge of different styles of music I have selected some YouTube videos of the tunes that some of you will learn.

    Software requirements: QuickTime 7 or later versions

    Other equipment that would be useful: headphones

    To access:
    My pupils - This copy of the course can only be accessed by my pupils who should either already be entered on the course or else please ask me for a password.

    To access:

    General public - for others on the www there is a free copy of some of this course available for the general public. Please go to the home page and click on this course in the Free online viola resources section number FF124

    Viola / Grade 2 / Viola / Grade 2 / Viola / Grade 2 / Viola / Grade 2 / Viola / Grade 2 / Viola / Grade 2 / Viola /

    © Sarah Hackett 2010

    www.lol4life.co.uk
  • Scales / Arpeggios / Dominant 7ths / Chromatics / Maps / Glossary / Associated Board exams / Grade 3 /

    Grade 3 Associated Board viola examination scales and arpeggios

    Help with slurring scales and arpeggios. Dominant 7ths separate bows are started. There is also a glossary of time saving and motivational tips and a practice record to help keep track of what you need to do.

    In order to help with the exam pieces and increase your listening skills and knowledge of different styles of music I have selected some YouTube videos of tunes that some of you will learn.

    Only my pupils can access this course.

    Viola / Grade 3 / Viola / Grade 3 / Viola / Grade 3 / Viola / Grade 3 / Viola / Grade 3 / Viola / Grade 3 / Viola /

    © Sarah Hackett 2010

    www.lol4life.co.uk
  • Scales / Arpeggios / Dominant 7ths / Chromatics / Maps / Glossary / YouTube video selection / Associated Board exams / Grade 4 /

    Grade 4 Associated Board viola examination scales and arpeggios

    Assistance with slurring arpeggios, dominant 7ths, chromatics and scales. There is also a glossary of time saving and motivational tips and a practice record so you can keep track of what you need to do.

    In order to help with the exam pieces and increase your listening skills and knowledge of different styles of music I have selected some YouTube videos of the tunes that some of you will learn.

    Only my pupils can access these free resources.

    Viola / Grade 4 / Viola / Grade 4 / Viola / Grade 4 / Viola / Grade 4 / Viola / Grade 4 / Viola / Grade 4 / Viola /

    © Sarah Hackett 2010

    www.lol4life.co.uk