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	== General Info ==		== General Info ==
	* Candidates must play at least one piece for [[multiple percussion]].		* Candidates must play at least one piece for [[multiple percussion]].
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	== Sight Reading ==		== Sight Reading ==
	Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.		Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.
	Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.
	=== About the Test ===		=== About the Test ===
	Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be giving half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.		Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be giving half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.

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	== Sight Reading ==		== Sight Reading ==
	Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.		Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.

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	== Sight Reading ==		== Sight Reading ==
	Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. ~~<br/>~~		== Sight Reading ==
	Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. ~~<br/>~~		Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.
			Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.
			=== About the Test ===
			Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be giving half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.
			=== Supporting Publications ===
			For practice purposes, sample Sight-reading tests are published by [[Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music]] in [[Percussion Sight-Reading Grades 6-8]]. Purchasing the book is not a requirement.

	== Aural Test ==		== Aural Test ==

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 Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>
 Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>
 == Reference ==

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	Studies are important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. <br/>		Studies are important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. <br/>
	'''About the test''': Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music. <br/>		'''About the test''': Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music. <br/>
			'''Instrument''': The test must be played with the snares on <br/>
	'''Publications''': [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] <br/>		'''Publications''': [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] <br/>
	'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/>		'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/>

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	== Technical Requirements ==		== Technical Requirements ==
	~~Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music.~~		Studies are important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. <br/>
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"~~		'''About the test''': Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music. <br/>
	~~! List !! Publications !! Notes !! Video Performance~~		'''Publications''': [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] <br/>
	\|-		'''Content''': Study A & Study B <br/>
	~~\| Study A \|\| [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] \|\|~~ Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. \|\| <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipqr-Np0qmE</embedvideo>		'''Memory''': There is no requirement to play the Study from memory. <br/>
	\|-		'''Sticking''': Candidates may use any sticking that produces a successful musical outcome. <br/>
	\| Study B \|\| [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] \|\| Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. \|\| <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BkbvMrhFWc</embedvideo>		'''Demonstration Video''':
	\|-		<embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipqr-Np0qmE</embedvideo>
	\|}		<embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BkbvMrhFWc</embedvideo>

	== Sight Reading ==		== Sight Reading ==

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== General Info ==
* Candidates must play at least one piece for [[multiple percussion]].
* All pieces and studies should be played with the snares on unless marked otherwise in the music.
* Candidates must choose three pieces from the repertoire list, including at least one piece marked with #.
* Up to two pieces by the same composer may be played.
* Candidates must play the upper part when pieces that are published as duets.
* Candidates must provide their own accompanist(s).
* Pieces accompanied by percussion must be played on a separate instrument from the candidates'.

== Song List ==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
! Item !! Works !! Composer !! Publication !! Publisher !! Instrumentation !! Video
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| 1 || Fox Trot and Fandango || [[Warren Benson]] || [[Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum]] || [[Hal Leonard]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JEEGB-NJbQ </embedvideo>
|-
| 2 || Dances for Five Drums || [[Jan Bradley]] || [[Dances for Five Drums]] || [[Jan Bradley]] || 3 [[Tom-toms]] & [[Bongos]] || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ6uoS-Wfcg </embedvideo>
|-
| 3 || Engine Room || [[James Campbell]] || [[Engine Room]] || [[Row-Loff Productions]] || [[Bongos]] & [[Tom-toms]] & [[Bass Drum]] & Headless [[Tambourine]] & [[Jam Block]] & [[Cowbell]] & [[Suspended Cymbal]] || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnQbQ6uIZf0 </embedvideo>
|-
| 4 || Popeye || [[Stacey Duggan]] || [[Just Desserts]] || [[Row-Loff Productions]] || Optional Aerial Flip
|-
| 5 || It's About Time || [[Michael Lynch]] || [[Just Desserts]] || [[Row-Loff Productions]] || Optional Visual Enhancement
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| 6 || Movement 2 || [[Guy Gauthreaux II]] || [[American Suite for Unaccompanied Snare Drum]] || [[Meredith Music Publications]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only
|-
| 7 || Pontiac || [[Anthony Kerr]] || [[ABRSM Principal Percussion]] || [[ Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music]] || [[Piano]] Accompanied || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opUpJZlGB3s </embedvideo>
|-
| 8 || Cave Dance || [[Glenn Kotche]] || [[Cave Dance]] || [[Alfred Music]] || Foot Pedal Instrument ([[Bass Drum]] or [[Cowbell]] etc.)
|-
| 9 || Gorymdaith || [[Alex Neal]] || [[Gorymdaith]] || [[Southern Percussion]] || [[Tenor Drum]] & Pedal [[Bass Drum]]
|-
| 10 || Antrieb || [[Cameron Sinclair]] || [[Antrieb]] || [[Scottish Music Centre]] || [[Snare Drum]] Only
|-
|}

== Technical Requirements ==
Candidates prepare two studies at each grade and examiners will request which one is to be played in the exam. Each Study is based on a set of rudiments; these are listed on the sheet music.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
! List !! Publications !! Notes !! Video Performance
|-
| Study A || [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] || Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipqr-Np0qmE</embedvideo>
|-
| Study B || [[Percussion Studies, ABRSM Grades 6-8]] || Studies are in important way to develop technical skills such as stick control, balance between hands, fluency and articulation. They also help to develop tone, pulse and dynamic control, and familiarity with rudimental patterns. This leads to greater confidence and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing - from a score or from memory, as a solo musician or with others. || <embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BkbvMrhFWc</embedvideo>
|-
|}

== Sight Reading ==
Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick recognition of common rhythm patterns and tonality. Strong Sight-reading skills make learning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so that playing in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable. <br/>
Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music which they have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment. <br/>

== Reference ==

[[Category: Snare Drum Exam Syllabus]]
[[Category: ABRSM Snare Drum Exam Syllabus]]
[[Category: Grade 8 Snare Drum Exam Syllabus]]