As part of the 2020-2023 syllabus, ABRSM is introducing a new Initial Grade exam for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass with first exams taking place from 1 January 2020. The Initial Grade is a pre-Grade 1 assessment, following the same structure, content and assessment criteria as ABRSM’s existing graded music exams (three pieces, scales, sight-reading and aural tests). It’s designed to allow learners at the earliest stages of their musical journeys to celebrate their achievement, and is an ideal qualification for those who want a mark as well as helpful feedback. The Viola Exam Pack for Initial Grade contains nine pieces (three per list) from the syllabus, the scales requirements and sample sight-reading tests. Audio recordings of the nine pieces in each book are included with the pack and will be available via a download and streaming code. A separate Specimen Aural Tests book is also available for Initial Grade. Contents SHEET MUSIC Fish Cakes and Apple Pie [Sheila Nelson] Old-Timer [Trad. American] Polka [Karl Wohlfart] Rock-a-bye Rhino (No. 6 from The Really Easy Viola Book) [Edward Huws Jones] Silent Friends [Thomas Gregory] All night, all day [Trad. Spiritual] Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) [Peter Wilson] Hill and gully rider [Trad. Jamaican] When the Saints Go Marching In [Trad. American] RECORDINGS Fish Cakes and Apple Pie [Sheila Nelson] Old-Timer [Trad. American] Polka [Karl Wohlfart] Rock-a-bye Rhino (No. 6 from The Really Easy Viola Book) [Edward Huws Jones] Silent Friends [Thomas Gregory] All night, all day [Trad. Spiritual] Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) [Peter Wilson] Hill and gully rider [Trad. Jamaican] When the Saints Go Marching In [Trad. American] Fish Cakes and Apple Pie [Sheila Nelson] - accompaniment only Old-Timer [Trad. American] - accompaniment only Polka [Karl Wohlfart] - accompaniment only Rock-a-bye Rhino (No. 6 from The Really Easy Viola Book) [Edward Huws Jones] - accompaniment only Silent Friends [Thomas Gregory] - accompaniment only All night, all day [Trad. Spiritual] - accompaniment only Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) [Peter Wilson] - accompaniment only Hill and gully rider [Trad. Jamaican] - accompaniment only When the Saints Go Marching In [Trad. American] - accompaniment only     Pages: 32Language: EnglishPublisher: ABRSM