About this Course
The Grade 6 ABRSM repertoire is beautifully rich and one of my personal favourite courses. At this level the music is textured and dynamic, but the technical demands are, well not too damanding.
You've got over 30 pieces from which to choose your 3 favourites so, there really is someting for every music taste here. Take a look the grade highlights below for the full list.
all guitar lesson materials are supplied during the lessons, but it is recommended to purchase the ABRSM text books in order to give every student access to all the musical information and pieces in between lessons.
Books Recommended
Grade 6 Scales
ABRSM Guitar Scales Grade 6-8
Grade 6 Sight-reading
ABRSM Guitar Specimen Sight-Reading Grade 1-8
Grade 6 Aurals
ABRSM Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 6 (book only)
ABRSM Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 6 (book and CD)
ABRSM Aural Training in Practice, Grades 6-8 (book and CDs)
Grade 6 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
Grade 6 Pieces
One piece must be chosen from each of Lists A, B and C.
LIST A
1 J. S. Bach Sarabande (from Suite No. 3 in G, BWV 1009), arr. Wright J. S. Bach: Cello Suites 1–4 (Cadenza Music)
2 Baron Bourrée, arr. Wright The Baroque Book (Chanterelle)
3 Cutting Galliard in E minor, trans. Jeffery No. 1 from Cutting: Five Pieces (Tecla Editions)
4 Dowland Air, arr. Scheit Dowland: Air and Galliard (Universal)
5 Vincent Lindsey-Clark Prelude (from Simply Baroque) Vincent Lindsey-Clark: Simply Baroque (Montague Music)
6 Milán Pavane, arr. Gagnon Le petit livre de guitare, Vol. 2 (Les Productions d’Oz)
7 G. Sanz Canarios, trans. Burley G. Sanz: Anthology of Selected Pieces (Schott)
8 D. Scarlatti Sonata in E minor, Kp. 34, L. S7, arr. Batchelar & Wright Scarlatti for Guitar (ABRSM)
9 Visée Allemande (from Suite in D minor), arr. Scheit Visée: Suite in D minor (Universal)Anthology of Baroque Sonatas
10 S. L. Weiss Gavotte, arr. Batchelar & Wright Weiss for Guitar (ABRSM)
LIST B
1 Aguado Allegro in G The Guitarist’s Hour, Vol. 3 (Schott)
2 Carulli Alla polacca The Guitarist’s Hour, Vol. 3 (Schott)
3 Carcassi Étude in A (No. 13 from 25 études, Op. 60)Carcassi: 25 études mélodiques progressives, Op. 60 (Chanterelle) or Carcassi: 25 Etudes for Guitar, Op. 60 (Tecla Editions)
4 N. Coste Mélancolie (No. 10 from Récréation du guitariste, Op. 51) No. 9 from N. Coste: The Guitarist’s Recreation, Op. 51 (Schott)
5 Diabelli Menuett and Trio (3rd movt from Sonata No. 1 in C) Diabelli: Three Sonatas (Schott)
6 J. Ferrer Jota aragonesa facile Romantic Guitar Anthology, Vol. 3 (Schott)
7 M. Giuliani Andantino sostenuto (1st movt from Sonatina No. 3 in D, Op. 71) M. Giuliani: Sonatina, Op. 71 No. 3 (Tecla Editions)
8 F. Molino Preludio in F The Classical Book (Chanterelle)
9 Sor Andantino (No. 23 from Introduction à l’étude de la guitare, Op. 60) Sor: Introductory Studies, Op. 60 (Schott) or Sor: The Complete Studies (Chanterelle) or Sor: The Complete Studies, Lessons, and Exercises (Tecla Editions)
10 Tárrega Sueño Tárrega: Works for Guitar, Vol. 3 (Bèrben)
LIST C
1 Leo Brouwer Étude No. 11 (from Études simples) observing repeats Leo Brouwer: Études simples, Vol. 3 (Eschig) or Leo Brouwer: Œuvres pour guitare (Eschig)
2 David Cottam Gardens in the Rain Zebramusic (ESG Music)
3 von Demillac Simple mélodie (No. 4 from Rêveries) Yvon Demillac: Rêveries (Billaudot)
4 Dyens Lettre à Sydney (No. 1 from 20 lettres) Dyens: 20 lettres (Lemoine)
5 Gerald Garcia Étude No. 12 (from 25 études esquisses) Gerald Garcia: 25 études esquisses (Mel Bay)
6 A. Lauro Armida (No. 1 from TrÃptico) A. Lauro: TrÃptico (Universal)
7 Marek Pasieczny Ballad (from Ten Sketches for Guitar) Marek Pasieczny: 10 Sketches for Guitar (Euterpe)
8 Piazzolla Sensuel (from El sueño de una noche de verano), arr. Ryan Play Piazzolla (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 M. Ponce Prelude in D minor No. 24 from M. Ponce: 24 Preludes (Tecla Editions) or No. 6 from M. Ponce: 12 Préludes (Schott)
10 Gary Ryan Joie de vivre (No. 5 from Scenes for Guitar, Book 2) Gary Ryan: Scenes for Guitar, Book 2 (Camden Music)
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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.
