String exam and grade books
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This page brings together violin exam material, with Trinity Violin Exam Pieces from Initial through Grade 5, ABRSM violin prep tests, and repertoire books like Violin Star and Time Pieces for Flute.
- Trinity Violin Exam Pieces Initial to 5
- ABRSM Violin Prep Test
- Violin Star 1 and 3
- Time Pieces for Flute Volume 3
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How to choose
Match the book to the exact grade and board you are entering, since pieces are not interchangeable between them.
Beginner
A young or new violin student should start with Violin Star 1 or the ABRSM Violin Prep Test, which introduce reading and bowing through short, simple pieces before any formal grade is attempted.
Intermediate
Once a grade has been set with a teacher, work steadily through the matching Trinity Violin Exam Pieces book, from Grade 1 up to Grade 5, practising each piece to performance standard rather than just reading through it.
Expert
Advanced students preparing for higher grades should treat Trinity Violin Exam Pieces Grade 5 and Baroque Violin Pieces Book Four as performance repertoire, working on phrasing and tone rather than just correct notes.
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About Examination Books
Examination books collect the set pieces and studies required for a specific grade, so students practise exactly what they will be tested on. They are bought by students and teachers working toward Trinity or ABRSM violin exams.
This page runs from the ABRSM Violin Prep Test and Violin Star early books through the full run of Trinity Violin Exam Pieces, plus flute repertoire in Time Pieces for Flute Volume 3.
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