LCM Exams Step This Way for Violin Step 1 and Step 2 Introduction This publication is part of a progressive series of handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking London College of Music examinations in Violin. However, given each handbook’s wide content of musical repertoire and associated educational material, the series provides a solid foundation of musical education for any violin student, of any age, whether they are intending to take an examination or not. List B pieces should be played with the piano accompaniments provided. Examination candidates must also refer to the current LCM syllabus and repertoire list. To enter for an examination, or for more details, syllabuses and repertoire lists, please contact: LCM Examinations Thames Valley University Walpole House 18-22 Bond Street London WS SAA tel: +44 (0)20 8231 2364 fax: +44 (0)20 8231 2433 email: [cm.exams@twu.ac.uk www.tvu.ac.uk/Icmexams or your local representativeContents Step 1 4 Exercises . List A Pieces .. a7, List B Pieces .. .9 Sample Questions .... Step 2... Scales .. Exercises ..... List A Pieces .. List B Pieces os... Sample Questions .....Exercises Examination candidates should perform ANY FOUR of the following exercises. 1, Tuning Up — an exercise in long, smooth bows Ata steady pace A 2, Stepping Out — an exercise in string crossing Walking pace a4. Our Mother's a-weaving ~ a scale-like exercise Flowing v a a tf 5. Raindrops — an exercise in pizzicato Happily pizz, P6. Hot Cross Buns ~ an exercise in octave leaps Moderate speed A ge & = f 7. Tails Up — an exercise in counting Not too quick a 8. Summer Goodbye — an exercise in note values Smoothly aList A Pieces Examination candidates should perform ANY TWO of the following: Zum, Zum, Zum Brightly : ee Sf A r - SEE = = ——_ = 5 a SS SSS f ft oe — T Sf Pease Pudding Hot Moderate speedThe Runaway Hen Brightly Ponies TrottingList B Pieces Examination candidates should perform ANY TWO of the following pieces, with piano accompaniment: Dreaming Dragon Mike Gemmill |] © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Sail Away Sally Knight Smoothly gliding © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 9Cheeky Monkey Cheeky Mike Gemmill © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Step Aerobics Energetic Mike Gemmill ors f © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 10Sample Questions Examination candidates will be asked a few simple questions relating to the music performed. These will cover the recognition and identification of the staff, treble clef, barlines, time signature, notes and rests. Some sample questions and answers are shown below. It should be stressed that these are ‘examples only, and candidates should not simply learn these answers by rote. 1. Question: Answer: Question: Answer: Question: Answer: Question: Answer: Question: ‘Answer: What is the name given to these five lines? [Examiner points to the stave] The stave or staff. What is this sign? [Examiner points to the treble clef] The treble clef. What do these numbers mean? [Examiner points to the time signature] That is a time signature. It tells you how many beats are in each bar and what type of beat they are. What separates each bar? Abarline. Can you point to a crotchet? [The candidate points to a crotchet in their music] iLStep 2 — z| Scales The following scales are to be played FROM MEMORY in the examination. Minimum speed « = 60 Separate bows Exercises Examination candidates should perform ANY FOUR of the following exercises: 1. The Bells of St Paul's — an exercise in D major Boldi v2. Pop Goes the Weasel - an exercise in rhythm Lightly A 5 3. On the Lake — an exercise in A major Smoothly nf 4. All People that on Earth do Dwell — an exercise in counting Moderate An mf - pa eS ——5. In Holland Stands a House — an exercise in bowing Steadily v 5 St 6. The Old Shearer's Song — an exercise in dotted quavers Moderate 147. There is a Happy Land — an exercise in varied dynamics ‘Smoothly and steadily CaS = St 8. Three Fine Geese — an exercise in rhythm ‘Ata moderate speed 15List A Pieces Examination candidates should perform ANY TWO of the following: Frére Jacques ‘Smoothly Ist time 2nd time “p Swinging along A ——— SS 16Summer is a-coming In Beethoven 7List B Pieces Examination candidates should perform ANY TWO of the following pieces, with piano accompaniment: With excitement y Sally Knight © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Ambling Elephant Mike Gemmill © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 18The Ash Grove Trad. arr. Philip Aldred 5 — Moderate To be played with the repeat. © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Donkeys Sally Knight Plodding and comical A © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 19Sample Questions Examination candidates will be asked a few simple questions relating to the music performed. These will cover the recognition and identification of the staff, treble clef, barlines, note and rest types and values (including dotted rhythms), the position and purpose of the key and time signatures, accidentals and dynamics. Some sample questions and answers are shown below. It should be stressed that these are examples only, and candidates should not simply learn these answers by rote. 1, Question: Answer: 2. Question: Answer: 3. Question: Answer: 4. Question: Answer: 5. Question: Answer: What does ff mean? Very loud. is short for the Italian word fortissimo. What does this symbol at the start of the piece mean? [Examiner points to a G major key signature] It is a G major key signature. It tells me to play every F in the music as F sharp. Which scale has two sharps? D major, How long does this rest last? [Examiner points to a minim rest] ‘Two beats. ‘What does this symbol mean? [Examiner points to a crescendo marking] Get gradually louder. 20Dreaming Dragon Mike Gemmill Dreamy « = 60 © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Sail Away ‘Smoothly gliding Sally Knight eee : mf © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 1asd Cheeky Monkey Cheeky + = 60 Mike Gemmil _ pee © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Step Aerobics Energetic « = 120 A ee we arena ae & ey er tft By 4. © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley Universityeras a rh aM ho SSe [ef ff = oresc. etFiesta With excitement Sally Knight 9 quickly again : Pe? . So. * SS. © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 5Ambling Elephant Mike Germmill Ambling <= 100 © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University 6The Ash Grove Andante Trad. art. Philip Aldred ‘To be played with the repeat. ‘© Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University Donkeys Plodding and comical Sally Knight wer aaa —— © Copyright 2010 by LCM Publications at Thames Valley University