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    Yamaha Grade Examination System

    Classical Guitar Grade


    Grade 13

    SYLLABUS

    Valid from 2015


    Current until further notice

    Issued by authority of

    © Copyright 2014 by YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION


    All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured
    Yamaha Classical Guitar Grade 13 Syllabus (June. 2014)

    PREFACE

    Yamaha Music Foundation is an organization established by the authority of


    Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
    for the purpose of promoting music education and music popularization. Its
    unique, systematic teaching method and teacher training programs are
    highly evaluated not only in Japan but also in other countries.

    The Yamaha Grade Examination System has been developed to enable


    students and teachers to ensure their own progress and thereby obtain
    self-confidence in their own music studies.

    The result of the examination will help the applicants to acquire the richer
    ability of music.

    The YAMAHA GRADE EXAMINATION SYSTEM consists of thirteen


    grade levels, Grade 13 to Grade 1. The Examination evaluates the
    performing ability of the music lovers in general; the performing ability and
    the musical knowledge and techniques required for the instructors of the
    fundamentals stage; and also the performing competence of the professional
    musicians.

    The Classical Guitar Grades are held from Grade 13 to Grade 6. These are for
    students of Yamaha Music Education System and music lovers.

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    Yamaha Classical Guitar Grade 13 Syllabus (June. 2014)

    Yamaha Grade Examination System


    Classical Guitar Grade 13

    EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

    Compulsory
    Sight Playing Accompaniment Comments
    Piece

    INSTRUMENT and EQUIPMENT


    - Candidates need to bring an instrument and equipment needed for the exam.
    - Candidates should tune their instrument to A=440Hz on their own.
    - If candidates should experience trouble on their instrument during the exam, for example, broken string, a
    spare instrument prepared in the exam room may be used. Any troubles prior to the exam should be fixed on
    their own.
    - A foot rest will be provided at the examination, however students may bring their own foot rest or choose
    not to use for the examination.

    SUBJECT DETAILS

    I. COMPULSORY PIECE
    Candidates prepare the compulsory piece from the Compulsory Piece List.

    Procedure
    1. Candidate informs examiner whether they choose to play along to the MIDI track or not.
    2. Candidate plays the piece from beginning to end.

    Note:
    - Candidates are allowed to see the score if necessary.
    - Candidates are allowed to choose to play along to the MIDI track or not.

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    Yamaha Classical Guitar Grade 13 Syllabus (June. 2014)

    II. SIGHT PLAYING


    Candidates will be asked to play one piece by sight.

    To be covered
    - Key: C major
    - Time signature: 4/4
    - Voicing: Single melody line
    - Number of bars: 4 bars

    Example

    Procedure
    1. Candidate will be presented a score of the exam piece.
    2. Candidate will be given 30 seconds to look at the score as preview.
    3. Candidate will play the piece when given cue by the examiner.

    Note:
    - Any movements, e.g. playing without sound, fingering/stroke motion practice etc., are not allowed during
    preview time.

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    Yamaha Classical Guitar Grade 13 Syllabus (June. 2014)

    III. Accompaniment
    Candidates will be asked to play the accompaniment part of one piece provided, while the examiner plays the
    melody line. The accompaniment pattern of the piece will be provided.

    To be covered
    - Key: C major
    - Chords: C, G7
    - Time signature and tempo: 4/4, ♩=72
    - Accompaniment style: Bass and two voice harmony
    - Number of bars: 4 bars

    Example

    Procedure
    1. Candidate will be presented a score to play the accompaniment for.
    2. Candidate will be given 30 seconds to look at the score as preview.
    3. Candidate will be given the appropriate tempo by the examiner.
    4. Candidate will play the accompaniment of the piece when given cue by the examiner.

    Note:
    - Any movements, e.g. playing without sound, fingering/stroke motion practice etc., are not allowed during
    preview time.

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