About this Course
Students are guided and mentored for musical achievements in Grade 5 Guitar, having already completed studies for the previous grade/s.
The graded material used in these 121 lessons is available to every student who has access to the Student Resources section where they can listen to graded repertoire from the books and choose which pieces they would like to learn.
Grade 5 Classical Guitar
Exam Board
ABRSM
Vin Leone
Instructor:
Vin began teaching his own daughter to play guitar over 35 years ago. since then he's learned a thing or two about teaching children and always relishes every opportunity to introduce young minds to the wonders of a life in music. Read More...
A Musical Journey
Engaging & Fun
Students who learn music by ear first can progress more quickly through the graded system so I encourage all students to listen to the recordings in the Student Resources area between lessons.
Here are the solo pieces from this grade that are available as videos in the Student Resources area. The Duets are not made available until the students are comfortable to perform them and share with each other or the teacher.
Guitar arrangements for this grade by Richard Wright and Gary Ryan
From List A
Musette - Anon. (BWV Anh, 11 126)
Gigue - Robert de Visee
From List B
Andantino- Mauro Giuliani (Op. 73 No. 4)
Danny Boy- Trad. Irish
From List C
Take 5 - Paul Desmond
Carmen - Titiana Stachak (Tango Waltz)
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In The Exam
Generally, there will be one examiner in the exam room; however, for training and quality assurance purposes, a second examiner may sometimes be present.
Examiners may ask to look at the music before or after the performance of a piece (a separate copy is not required: the candidate’s copy will suffice).
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Examiners may stop the performance of a piece when they have heard enough to form a judgment.
They will not issue or discuss a candidate’s result; instead, the mark form (and certificate for successful candidates) will be issued by ABRSM after the exam.
Order of the exam
The individual sections of the exam may be taken in any order, at the candidate’s choice, although it is preferable for accompanied pieces (see ‘Accompaniment’ on p. 9) to be performed consecutively and at the beginning of the exam.
Tuning up
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The guitar should be tuned before entering the exam room, but in cases at Grades 1–5 where the candidate is playing with a piano accompaniment the teacher or accompanist may tune the candidate’s instrument to the piano (or advise on tuning) before the exam begins.
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In Grades 6–8, candidates must tune their instrument themselves. Examiners are unable to help with tuning.
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Footstools
Candidates should provide their own footstool (or other form of guitar support) if required.
Music stands
All ABRSM public venues provide a music stand, but candidates are welcome to bring their own if they prefer.
The examiner will be happy to help adjust the height or position of the stand.
