Preparatory Preparatory Rudiments Rudiments
RCM EXAMINATIONS Official Examination Papers
2009 Edition
Preparatory Rudiments The formal study of theory allows students to identify identify and explore elements elements that already form form the basis of their musical experience. experie nce. It also builds aural awareness, develops analytical thinking, and encourages the creative impulse. The study of Rudiments introduces introduces students to the basic elements elements and notational conventi conventions ons of music – the building blocks of musical grammar. grammar. Preparatory Rudiments, our first and newest examination in the Rudiments stream, will launch students in their theoretical studies and provide an enriching context for their evolving evolving practical studies. The questions contained in these papers reflect the requirements outlined in the Theory Syllabus, 2009 Edition . These three Preparatory Rudiments papers are actual examination papers from the 2007–2008 National Music Certificate Program Program examination sessions in the United States. States. This examination is now offered in Canada by RCM RCM Examinations, Examinations, and it is hoped that these papers will assist students in their preparation, as well as contribute contribute to the ongoing development development of their musicianship. musicianship. Maria Case Chief Examiner, Theoretical Subjects
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Preparatory Rudiments The formal study of theory allows students to identify identify and explore elements elements that already form form the basis of their musical experience. experie nce. It also builds aural awareness, develops analytical thinking, and encourages the creative impulse. The study of Rudiments introduces introduces students to the basic elements elements and notational conventi conventions ons of music – the building blocks of musical grammar. grammar. Preparatory Rudiments, our first and newest examination in the Rudiments stream, will launch students in their theoretical studies and provide an enriching context for their evolving evolving practical studies. The questions contained in these papers reflect the requirements outlined in the Theory Syllabus, 2009 Edition . These three Preparatory Rudiments papers are actual examination papers from the 2007–2008 National Music Certificate Program Program examination sessions in the United States. States. This examination is now offered in Canada by RCM RCM Examinations, Examinations, and it is hoped that these papers will assist students in their preparation, as well as contribute contribute to the ongoing development development of their musicianship. musicianship. Maria Case Chief Examiner, Theoretical Subjects
Attention
Composers, artists, and editors rely on sales revenues from this book to contribute to their livelihood. Photocopying the contents of this publication deprives the creators of due compensation. For this reason, the material in this publication is protected by copyright law. Please follow the intention of the law and do not photocopy. Reproduction of any part of this book without the permission of the publisher may lead to prosecution prosecution..
The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited (905) 501-1595 Fax (905) 501-0929 Printed in Canada
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Preparatory Rudiments Sample Paper 1 Sample Paper 1 - Page 1 of 12
Your answers must be written IN PENCIL in the space provided.
Confirmation Number
Maximum Marks
10
1. Write the FIVE notes indicated on the keyboard directly on the staff below:
1
2
4
3
5
M I D D L E C
1.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds LOWER.
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3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.
Example:
4
5
6
8
2
3
b. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals.
A
B
F
E
D
C
6 Example: A __________
B
__________
C
__________
E
__________
F
__________
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D
__________
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4. a. Draw the key signature of F major in the box. Write the scale of F major ascending (going up). Use whole notes. Circle both TONIC notes.
b. Draw the key signature of G major in the box. Write the scale of G major descending (going down). Use whole notes.
c. Write the scale of C major ascending (going up), starting on the given note. Circle both TONIC notes.
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5. Write the following TONIC triads in the given clefs. Use whole notes.
TONIC triad of G major
TONIC triad of F major
TONIC triad of C major
TONIC triad of G major
TONIC triad of F major
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6. a. Draw the following NOTES.
a quarter note
an eighth note
a dotted half note
b. Name the following RESTS.
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7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.
continued.....
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Question 7 continued
b. Add bar lines to each of the following.
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8. a. Draw ONE note which is equal to the combined value of the given notes:
Example:
=
= = =
b. Draw TWO notes which equal the value of each given note:
= =
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9. Draw a line connecting each Italian term or sign to its meaning.
slowing down gradually legato
fast smoothly
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ritardando
loud
allegro
moderately soft
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10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions that follow.
J.C.F. Bach Moderato
A
B
C
continued.....
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Question 10 continued
a. Name the composer of this piece.
________________________________
b. What is the time signature of this piece?
________________________________
c. Circle the correct meaning of the tempo marking:
slow
moderate tempo
very fast
d. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter A. ________________________________
e. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter B. ________________________________
f. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter C. ________________________________
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g. Circle the highest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
h. Circle the lowest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
i. How many rests are there in this piece?
________________________________
j. How many F sharps are played in this piece?
________________________________
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Preparatory Rudiments Sample Paper 2 Sample Paper 2 - Page 1 of 12
Your answers must be written IN PENCIL in the space provided.
Confirmation Number
Maximum Marks
10
1. Write the FIVE notes indicated on the keyboard directly on the staff below:
1
4
3
2
5
M I D D L E C
1.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds HIGHER.
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3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes. Example:
5
6
4
8
7
2
b. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals. B
A
E
C
F
D
5 Example: A __________
B
__________
E
__________
C
__________
F
__________
D
__________
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4. a. Write the scale of C major ascending (going up), starting on the given note. Circle both TONIC notes.
b. Draw the key signature of F major in the box. Write the scale of F major descending (going down). Use whole notes.
c. Draw the key signature of G major in the box. Write the scale of G major ascending (going up). Use whole notes.
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5. Draw a line connecting each triad with its name.
G major in the bass clef
C major in the bass clef
C major in the treble clef
G major in the treble clef
F major in the treble clef
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6. a. Draw the following RESTS.
a quarter rest
a whole rest
an eighth rest
b. Name the following NOTES.
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
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7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.
continued.....
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Question 7 continued
b. Add bar lines to each of the following.
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8. a. Draw ONE note which is equal to the combined value of the given notes:
Example:
=
= = =
b. Draw TWO notes which equal the value of each given note:
= =
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9. Draw a line connecting each Italian term to its meaning.
largo
at a moderate tempo
allegro
sharply detached
andante
slow; at a walking pace
staccato
very slow
moderato
fast
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10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions that follow.
Moderato
B
Cornelius Gurlitt (1820–1901)
A
C
continued.....
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Question 10 continued
a. Name the composer of this piece.
________________________________
b. In what year was the composer born?
________________________________
c. Write the correct time signature directly on the music.
d. How many measures (bars) are in this piece?
________________________________
e. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter A. ________________________________
f. Name the interval in the box at letter B.
________________________________
g. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter C. ________________________________
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h. Circle the highest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
i. Circle the lowest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
j. How many slurs are played in this piece?
________________________________
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Your answers must be written IN PENCIL in the space provided.
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Confirmation Number
Maximum Marks
10
1. Name EACH of the following notes and draw corresponding lines to the keyboard. M I D D L E C
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_______
_______
_______
2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds HIGHER.
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3. Name the size (number only) of EACH of the following intervals.
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_______ _______ _______
_______
4. Draw lines to match each of the following notes and rests to their names.
eighth rest
quarter note
whole note
quarter rest
half note
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5. a. Draw the key signature of F major in the box. Circle both TONIC notes of the F major scale.
b. Draw the key signature of G major in the box. Circle one TONIC note of the G major scale. Is this an ascending or descending scale?
_______________________________
c. Draw the correct clef in the box to make a C major scale. Circle three TONIC notes.
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6. a. Draw the following TONIC triads.
G major
C major
F major
b. Name the following TONIC triads.
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_____________________
_____________________
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7. Add bar lines to each of the following.
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8. Fill in the blanks for each of the following:
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Example: How many
=
2 _______________
How many
=
_______________
How many
=
How many
=
_______________
How many
=
_______________
How many
=
_______________
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9. Circle the correct answer for each of the following.
Circle the sign that is a flat.
Circle the tempo which is the fastest. largo
moderato
allegro
Circle the sign which means to gradually get louder.
Circle the sign which means to play the loudest.
Circle the sign which means to play smoothly.
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10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions that follow. Daniel Gottlob Türk
Andante
A
C
B
a. Write the correct time signature directly on the music. b. Name the flat in the box at letter A.
________________________________
c. Which key is this piece in? (circle one)
F major
d. Name the note in the box at letter B.
________________________________
C major
e. Name the size (number only) of the interval in the box at letter C.
G major
_________________
f. Circle the lowest note in this piece.
________________________________
g. Name the lowest note in this piece.
________________________________
h. How many slurs are there in this piece?
________________________________
i. Is the second line of this piece louder or softer than the first? _______________________ j. Explain the meaning of Andante. 34
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