Scottish Traditiona Music Graded Exams - Fiddle grades 1 & 2

Scottish Traditiona Music Graded Exams - Fiddle grades 1 & 2

Decided to opt to take the plunge and put myself through these as it'll give me some structure in my learning with limited access to a qualified tutor.

Has anyone done these ?

Anyone recommend any theory study books aimed at traditional scottish fiddle playing ?


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# Posted on September 3rd 2008 by Wabbit

Re: Scottish Traditiona Music Graded Exams - Fiddle grades 1 & 2

I haven't done one personally but I have a couple of leaflets somewhere about them. I'm guessing you'll have them though? If not I'll write a couple of the more informative paragraphs out for you!

Am I right in thinking that these are run by the RSAMD? If so they would be willing to give you some extra information I would have thought.

# Posted on September 3rd 2008 by creathana

Re: Scottish Traditiona Music Graded Exams - Fiddle grades 1 & 2

Yep these are the RSAMD exams. I have purchased the various breakdowns of the exams so that I know what im aiming for in performance & understanding.


Was just wondering if there is any good reading out there in general to help with theory etc, all the ones I can find are aimed at classical playing.

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# Posted on September 4th 2008 by Wabbit

Re: Scottish Traditiona Music Graded Exams - Fiddle grades 1 & 2

You may have looked at these links already, but in case you haven't, try:

http://gradedexams.rsamd.ac.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=7&chapter=20&zenid=d93d9a6db3c0c2132f16979b5f7bf4eb

http://www.rsamd.ac.uk/export/sites/default/common/documents/Academy/ExaminerMarkingCriteria-UPDATE-Feb08.pdf

# Posted on September 4th 2008 by Mix O'Lydian