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Victoria College Examinationsin Guitar PlayingFounded 1890

52 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4LRTel./Fax: (020) 7405 6483

Email: [email protected]: vcmexams.com

©©©©©2010 Victoria College of Music, London

Principal:

Chief Executive:

Guitar Consultant:

Dr. Martin Ellerby

Robin Wood

Colin R. Tribe

DMA HonVCM FVCM FLCM FTCL FRSA

HonVCM FVCM FCV FInstSMM ALAM FRSA

BEd CertEd FVCM FRSA

Guitar Syllabus2010-2016

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CONTENTSDipVCM Diploma in Guitar Paying 7

Medal Awards in Guitar Playing 7

Introductory exams in Bass Guitar Playing 8Grades 1 & 2 exams in Bass Guitar Playing 9

Plectrum Guitar Playing 10Introductory exams in Plectrum Guitar Playing 11Grades 1 & 2 exams in Plectrum Guitar 12Grades 3 & 4 exams in Plectrum Guitar 13Grades 5 & 6 exams in Plectrum Guitar 14Grades 7 & 8 exams in Plectrum Guitar 15Associate Diploma in Plectrum Guitar 16Licentiate Diploma in Plectrum Guitar 17Fellowship Diploma in Plectrum Guitar 18

Introductory exams in Classical Guitar Playing 19Grades 1 & 2 exams in Classical Guitar 20Grades 3 & 4 exams in Classical Guitar 21Grades 5 & 6 exams in Classical Guitar 22Grades 7 & 8 exams in Classical Guitar 23Associate Diploma in Classical Guitar 24Licentiate Diploma in Classical Guitar 25Fellowship Diploma in Classical Guitar 26

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ABOUT THE VCMVictoria College of Music, London is an independent body providing examinations in Music,Speech, and Drama subjects. It has held examination sessions throughout the British Islesand certain overseas countries since it was founded in 1890. It no longer operates a full-timeteaching institution. The VCM is a corporate member of the Music Education Council, theAssociation of Teachers of Playing, the European Piano Teachers Association, the EuropeanRecorder Teachers Association, the Society of Recorder Players, the European StringTeachers Association the Society of Teachers of Speech & Drama, the National Associationof Music Educators, the Association of British Choral Directors, and is an institutional memberof the College of Teachers and abides by its code of practice.

Further details about Victoria College can be found on our website:www. Vcmexams.com

PASS MARKSIntroductory Grades 65%Grades 1 to 8 65%with Merit 80%; with Distinction 90%Merit is shown as “Honours” in IrelandPre-diploma certificate 75% (85% with Honours)Medal examinations 75%Diplomas 75% (85% with Honours)

Victoria College Examinations is an institutional member of the College of Teachers(www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk) and abides by its code of practice

Other VCM Syllabuses for string subjectsUkulele

MandolinViolin

Copies of all syllabuses are available free of charge or can be downloaded from the VCM website atwww.vcmexams.com

ViolaCello

Double Bassplus a wide range of other Music, Speech and Drama subjects.

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WHAT THE EXAMINERS ARE LOOKING FOR

Examiners are looking for a combination of skill, knowledge and understanding. Questions are asked ina manner which assesses the candidate’s depth of understanding, not merely the ability to repeatdefinitions. Ingenuity, variety, musicianship, and a sense of style are rewarded, as well as technical skilland musical accuracy.

OWN COMPOSITIONS

Candidates for Grades 1 to 8 may perform their own compositions in lieu of Musicianship Tests. Furtherguidance is set out in Crazy Composing available from www.whitepublishing.co.uk.

REGULATIONSAll entries are accepted on the conditions laid down in General Regulations and Information, a copy ofwhich is available free of charge. It is also on our website: www.vcmexams.com

ENTRY FORMSAll grades and medal examinations can be entered on white entry forms with no more than ten candidateson a page. Please use the following code in the column headed “subject” and the appropriate letter(s) ornumbers in the “grade no.” column.

Classical Guitar: GTBass Guitar: BG

Plectrum Guitar: PG

QUESTIONSQuestions are based principally on the music performed; but in addition examiners are at liberty to askquestions on notes, rests, musical terms and signs, key and time-signatures, according to the Grade.Also specifically on minor keys; perfect, major, and minor intervals (Grade 3 upwards).

SIGHT READINGSight Reading tests are included from Preparatory level upwards. The relative standard will be that ofapproximately two grades below the grade being taken. Examiners will be at liberty to discuss the SightReading Test with candidates as part of the Questions.

PIECESCandidates are required to prepare the whole of the pieces they have selected from the lists, but theexaminer may stop the candidate at any given point or ask for certain sections to be performed, or toomit repeats where appropriate.

SCALES, ARPEGGIOS, ETC.The examiner will request a representative sample of those specified for a particular examination.Candidates will not be expected to perform scales specified for earlier grades.

PHOTOCOPIESAll VCM and LMP publications are copyright. Photocopying of LMP publications is not permissible andcandidates using unauthorised photocopies at examinations will be disqualified. It is acceptable,however, to use a photocopy for the second copy when the syllabus requires one to be handed to theexaminer, provided the original is also brought to the examination. It is also acceptable to use photocopiesof parts of long pieces to avoid awkward page turns, again provided the original is also brought to theexamination.

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EXEMPTION FROM QUESTIONS AT PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONSCandidates who have passed certain VCM Theoretical Examinations are entitled to claim full marks forquestions at Practical Examinations as follows:

Grade 1 Theory exempts up to and including Preliminary PracticalGrade 1A Theory exempts up to and including PreparatoryGrade 2 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 3 PracticalGrade 3 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 5 PracticalGrade 4 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 7 PracticalIn all such cases the theory result or certificate must be produced for the Examiner at the

beginning of the practical examination.

MEMORYPerforming from memory is not compulsory at any level. However, it is encouraged and will be rewarded.

London Music Pressthe College’s own in-house publisher.

LMP exists to provide an inexpensive method for candidates toobtain set pieces for examinations at economical prices.

All LMP publications are guaranteed to remain available in print forthe duration of the syllabus

LMP publications are available to order on-line atwww.whitepublishing.co.uk

They can also be ordered by post: an order form is available on request.

All orders are despatched post free worldwideDiscounts for quantity.

Non-London Music Press publications

Some of the pieces set in the syllabus include options that are published by commercial publishers.

These can be obtained from music shops or from websites such as www. Musicroom.com

White Publishing UK maintain a limited stock of non-LMP publications. In case of difficulty contact theCollege.

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Diploma in Guitar PlayingDipVCM

Entry should be made on pink diploma entry form.This diploma is available to candidates of anyage. Successful candidates receive a diplomabut are not entitled to wear academical robes.

PAPERWORKCandidates for DipVCM must pass VictoriaCollege of Music Grade V Theory of Music.Candidates who can produce evidence of havingpassed GCSE in Music or equivalent may applyfor exemption from the Theory requirement.

Part One Performance (80 marks)

Candidates may use any type of guitar or acombination of instruments if they wish.

To Play Two Solos solo drawn from Associate lists

To Play One Solo drawn from the Grade 8 Lists

To Play One Own Choice piece which may be anown composition of appropriate standard.

Part Two Sight Reading (20 marks)Candidates are required to perform and answerquestions on an unseen test after a few momentsperusal.

Pass mark 75 ; with Honours 85

Medal Awardsin Guitar PlayingMedal awards offer candidates offer an opportunityto take examinations based mainly onlyperformance. No scalework, Musicanship Tests orComposition components are required.

There is a higher Pass Mark of 75%

Candidates for Medal examinations may, if theywish, perform using more than one instrument. Insuch cases the certificate will show Guitar Playingas the subject of examination.

Successful candidates will each receive a diplomatogether with a medal order form. All medals have

All Guitars Playing a ribbon and pin attachment and are of goodquality metals. Each medal is supplied in a boxand can be engraved with the candidate’s name,subject of examination and the year. The pricesof the medals are shown on the order form. Medalawards do not entitle holders to designatory lettersafter their names

Junior BrJunior BrJunior BrJunior BrJunior Bronze Medalonze Medalonze Medalonze Medalonze MedalSOLO PIECES As for Grade 3 70 marksplus a suitable “own choice” solo 10 marksQUESTIONS 10 marksSIGHT READING 10 marks

Junior SilJunior SilJunior SilJunior SilJunior Silvvvvver Medaler Medaler Medaler Medaler MedalSOLO PIECES As for Grade 4 70 marksplus a suitable “own choice” solo 10 marksQUESTIONS 10 marksSIGHT READING 10 marks

BrBrBrBrBronze Medalonze Medalonze Medalonze Medalonze MedalSOLO PIECES As for Grade 6 70 marksplus a suitable “own choice” solo 10 marksQUESTIONS 10 marksSIGHT READING 10 marks

SilSilSilSilSilvvvvver Medaler Medaler Medaler Medaler MedalSOLO PIECES As for Grade 7 70 marksplus a suitable “own choice” solo 10 marksQUESTIONS 10 marksSIGHT READING 10 marks

Gold MedalEntry for the Gold Medal is restricted to thosewho have already passed the Silver Medal in aGuitar Playing examination.

SOLO RECITAL 80 marksCandidates must present a balanced programmeof their own choice of four solos that do notappear elsewhere in the syllabus, at least one ofthem from memory. The programme must showa range of styles. The standard of difficultyshould be suitable to this level of examination.Candidates should introduce their programme asto a live audience.DISCUSSION OF THE WORK PERFORMED

10 marksPRESENTATION 10 marks

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A -First StepsA -First StepsA -First StepsA -First StepsA -First Stepsin Bass Guitin Bass Guitin Bass Guitin Bass Guitin Bass Guitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Exercises (15 Marks)Candidates must perform the ChordSequence set out in the Exam Sheet for thegrade.

Scales & Arpeggios (15 marks)Candidates must prepare the scales andarpeggios of C major, A minor, G major & Eminor to a fifth.

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play both of the following Pieces from theExam Sheet for the grade; or one of thepieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Tribe: The Basic Blues in CTribe: Play Around

Questions (10 marks)

C- PrC- PrC- PrC- PrC- Preparepareparepareparatatatatatorororororyyyyy

Bass GuitBass GuitBass GuitBass GuitBass Guitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Exercises (10 Marks)Candidates must perform the ChordSequence set out in the Exam Sheet for thegrade.

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the scales andarpeggios of C, E & F majors, A, C and Gharmonic minor, to an octave.


Tribe: Easy RiderTribe: The Deed is Done

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

There are no Guitar examinationsavailable at B- Preliminary or D-

Advanced Preparatory level.

Introductory ExaminationsSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

sSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

BG a BG C

Bass Guitar Playing

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Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play the Chord Sequencefrom the Exam Sheetfor the Grade

Plus any two of the following Pieces from the ExamSheet for the grade; or one of the pieces plus an“own choice” suitable for the grade:

Tribe: Rockabilly BluesyTribe: A Sixth SenseTribe: A Three Chord Trick

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the scales and arpeggiosof G, D, A & B flat majors, E, B, F# and D harmonicminor, to an octave.

Questions (8 marks)


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 1: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.

Test 2: To identify any note in the arpeggio C/E/G/C', Middle C being given

Test 3: To echo a five-note phrase played twice bythe examiner.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition of about 8 bars in thekey of C major. It should be balanced as an opening4-bar phrase which forms a “question” and a 4-barphrase that forms an “answer”

SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

BG 1

Bass Guitar PlayingShow on entry form as

GrGrGrGrGrade 2ade 2ade 2ade 2ade 2in Bass Guitin Bass Guitin Bass Guitin Bass Guitin Bass Guitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play the Chord Sequencefrom the Exam Sheetfor the Grade


Tribe: Easy RiderTribe: Well I’ll Be Flat

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the scales and arpeggiosof E, E flat, A flat majors, C, C# and F harmonicminor; the Dominant 7th Arpeggios of Key C - ChordG7, Key G - Chord D7, Key D -Chord A7, Key A -Chord E7; the Major 7th Arpeggios of Key E - ChordB7, C major7, G major7, D major7, A major7, Emajor7; Minor 7th Arpeggios of A minor 7th, E minor7th, B minor 7th, F# minor 7th, C# minor 7th to anoctave.

Questions (8 marks)


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 4: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.

Test 5: To identify any note C to G, played from C

Test 6: To hum, play or play a group of 5 or 6 notesplayed twice by the examiner, and to complete thephrase by adding one note

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition of about 16 bars inthe key of C, G or F major. It should be balanced asan opening 4-bar phrase which forms a “question” ,a 4-bar phrase that forms an “answer”, a repeat ofthe opening 4-bar phrase, and a second“answering” phrase


BG 2

Show on entry form as

Bass Guitar playing examinations are notavailable above Grade 2.

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PLECTRUM GUITAR

This syllabus is appropriate for either acoustic or electric guitars.Candidates in all Grades must tune their own instruments. Theexaminer should not be expected to do this.

Candidates should provide themselves with a footstool and musicstand if required.

Accurate tuning of the instrument, volume, clarity and quality of tone,posture and hand positions will all be taken into account in themarking of pieces and studies, scales and arpeggios.

Scales and arpeggios must be played from memory, at a paceappropriate to the technical demands of the Grade. In all Gradesscales and arpeggios should be played legato, and without undueaccentuation and any practical, systematic left hand fingering will beaccepted.For the pieces any good practical fingering will be accepted and atleast two of the pieces must be played with a plectrum.

Candidates will be given a short interval of up to half a minute in whichto look through and, if they wish, try out any part of the Sight Reading.The sight reading will include both standard notation and a chordsequence with rhythms indicated.

Plectrum Guitar Playing

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A -First StepsA -First StepsA -First StepsA -First StepsA -First Stepsin in in in in Plectrum GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Exercises (15 Marks)Candidates must perform the Study set outin the Exam Sheet for the grade.

Scales (15 marks)Candidates must prepare the followingscales to be played ascending, from memory.The use of open strings is permitted at thisgrade. C Major - 1 octaveA Natural Minor - 1 octave

Candidates will demonstrate the ability toplay the following chords during theperformance of the exam pieces.E Major, A Major, G Major, A Minor, E7, B7,D7

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any two of the following Pieces fromthe Exam Sheet for the grade; or one of thepieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Tribe: Play AroundGrundy:Blues in E


C- PrC- PrC- PrC- PrC- PreparepareparepareparatatatatatorororororyyyyyPlectrum GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Exercises (10 Marks)Candidates must perform the Study set out inthe Exam Sheet for the grade.

Scales (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scalesto be played ascending, from memory. Theuse of open strings is permitted at this grade.G Major - 1 octaveE Harmonic Minor - 1 octave

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any two of the following Pieces fromthe Exam Sheet for the grade; or one of thepieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Tribe: Waltz TimeTribe: A O Blues

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to a simple unseen piececandidates will be required to play thefollowing chords from chord diagramsMajor - D A E Minor – Dmi, Dominant 7th

ChordsA7 B7 D7

There are no Guitar examinationsavailable at B- Preliminary or

D- Advanced Preparatory level.



PG a PG C


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Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: Oplus One from the Exam Sheet forthe Grade


Grundy:Rock SolidGrundy: Walkin’ the FretsCarcassi: Caprice

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.C and G MajorA and E Harmonic MinorAll one octave

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play the following chords from chorddiagramsMajor chords - A, C, D, E, G. Minor chords - Am, Dm, Em. Dominant 7th chords - A7, B7, D7, E7. Major 7th chords - AMaj7, CMaj7, DMaj7

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 1: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.Test 2: To identify any note in the arpeggio C/E/G/C', Middle C being givenTest 3: To echo a five-note phrase played twice bythe examiner.



PG 1

Plectrum Guitar PlayingShow on entry form as


Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Malaguena from the Exam Sheet for theGrade


arr. Tribe:The Rose of TraleeGrundy: Al’s BluesCarulli: Etude

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending anddescending, from memory.D and A majorD and G harmonic minorAll one octave

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play the following chords from chorddiagrams“Non-barre” chords - Am7, Bm, C7, Em7, FMaj7,G7, GMaj7.Chords using half-barre - Dm7, F, F#m.

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 4: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.Test 5: To identify any note C to G, played from CTest 6: To hum, play or play a group of 5 or 6 notesplayed twice by the examiner, and to complete thephrase by adding one note

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition of about 16 bars inthe key of C, G or F major. It should be balancedas an opening 4-bar phrase which forms a“question” , a 4-bar phrase that forms an “answer”,a repeat of the opening 4-bar phrase, and a second“answering” phrase


PG 2


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Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: The Strangely-timed, Chromatic, 12-bar Blues in E from the Exam Sheet for the Grade


Grundy:Grundy’s BluesTribe:The Eagle GuitarGrundy: Homage to PaganiniCarcassi: Waltz

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.E and F majorB and C harmonic minorAll one octave

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play all minor and all major chordsfrom chord diagrams.

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 7: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 or 3/4 time, 2 bars,played twice by the examiner and identify the timeas 2/4 or 3/4

Test 8: To identify any note(s) in the chords of C, G,or F, played from the root note.

Test 9: To hum, play or whistle a group of 5 or 6notes played twice by the examiner, and then tocomplete the phrase by adding two or three notes.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple binary formin the key of C, G , F , D or B flat major.


PG 3



Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: A Celtic Cross from the Exam Sheetfor the Grade


Grundy: Aspects of BlueKreutzer: Etude No. 1Vivaldi: LargoTribe: The Quiet EastCarcassi: Study in F

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.E and F majorE and F harmonic minorChromatic Scale on E, Dominant 7th in AAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play all minor and all major chords fromchord diagrams including All Minor 7ths, Dominant7ths and Major 7ths.

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 10: To clap a rhythm in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 timeplayed twice by the examiner, to state the time andthen to identify the melody as major or minor.Test 11: To identify triads as major or minor and thento name the notes in them, the root beingnamed by the examiner.Test 12: To hum, play or whistle a group of notes- 2bars - played by the examiner, and then tocomplete the melody by adding 4 or 5 notes

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple binary formin the key of D or B flat major, including a modulationto a related key.


PG 4


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Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: See It All the Way from the ExamSheet for the Grade


Carcassi:AllegroGrundy: Back to BachKreutzer: Etude No. 2Sor: Study in C MajorTribe: The Spaniards In

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.B flat and E flat majorA, E and D melodic minorChromatic Scale on F, Dominant 7th in C and FAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play the following chords from chorddiagrams:All Major 6ths, Minor 6ths and Sus 4ths

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 13: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 time - 2bars - played twice by the examiner, and to statethe time, and then to say if the melody is in a majoror minor key.Test 14: To identify triads as major, minor, ordiminished; and then to name the notes in them,the root note being named by the examiner.Test 15: To hum, play or play a two bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then to continue w i t han answering two bar phrase.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple ternary formin a key of up to and including 3 sharps or 3 flats,including a modulation to a related key.


PG 5



Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: A Minor Skirmish from the Exam Sheetfor the Grade

Plus any two of the following Pieces from the ExamSheet for the grade; or one of the pieces plus an “ownchoice” suitable for the grade:

Carulli: Etude in F MajorKreutzer: Etude No. 3Grundy: JazzologyCarcassi: Study No.20 Opus 60

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.A flat and B flat majorB, F# and C melodic minorChromatic Scale on A, Diminished 7th on E and FAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play the following chords from chorddiagrams: all Major 9ths, Minor 9ths, Dominant 9ths,Diminished 7ths and Augmented 5th chords

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 16: To clap a rhythm in 4/4, 6/8, or 9/8 time - 2 or3 bars, played twice by the examiner, to state t h etime and then to identify whether the phrase is in amajor or minor key.Test 17: To identify any type of triad, and then to namethe notes in them, the root note having beennamed by the examiner.Test 18: To hum, play or whistle 3 or 4 bars playedtwice by the examiner, and then to continue byadding an answering phrase.Test 19: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Plagal

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in variation form to thetheme of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or your own choiceof theme. It should have balanced phrases and moveto at least two related keys.


PG 6


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Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: Chasing That Dream from the ExamSheet for the Grade


Paganini: Perpetual Motion (Excerpt)Bach: Prelude from the ‘Cello Suite No.1Carcassi: Study No. 15 Opus 60

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.D flat and F# majorAll harmonic minor keysChromatic Scale on A flat, Diminished 7th on F#Dominant 7th in E and B flatAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play all Major and Minor chords using “non-root” or altered bass notes.All Minor 7th and Dominant 7th chords using altered5ths and/or altered 9ths from chord diagrams.

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 20: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 6/8, 9/8 or 5/4 time, for3 or 4 bars, played twice by the examiner, toidentify the time and then to identify whether the phraseis in a major or minor key.Test 21: To hum, play or play a group of 3 or 4 bars,played twice by the examiner, and then to complete byadding an answering phrase of 3 or 4 bars.Test 22: To identify triads, played in any position, andthen to name the notes in them, the root note beinggiven by the examiner.Test 23: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Interrupted.Test 24: To name and play or play the notes in anysupertonic triad (major keys only), the Tonic chordhaving been played and named by the examiner.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in Sonata form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.


PG 7



Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play Tribe: Easy Come, Easy Go! from the ExamSheet for the Grade


Bach: Bourree from Violin Sonata in B minorBach: Sarabande from Violin SonataCarcassi: Study No. 22

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.All major and melodic minor keysChromatic Scale on B flat,Augmented arpeggios on G and CDominant 7th in all keysAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play the all minor and all major chords fromchord diagrams including Dominant 11th and Dominant13th chords

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 25: To clap a rhythm in 2/2, 6/8, 5/4, or 7/8 time -four bars played twice by the examiner, toidentify the time-signature, and to say if the melody isin a major or minor key.Test 26: To hum, play or play a 4-bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then continue for 4 furtherbars with an answering phrase, not necessarily insequence.Test 27: To identify triads as major, minor, diminishedor augmented, and to name the notes in them, the rootnote being given by the examiner.Test 20: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Imperfect.Test 29: To name the notes in a mediant triad in a majorkey, and the tonic chords having been played andnamed by the examiner.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in Rondo form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.


PG 8


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AssociatAssociatAssociatAssociatAssociate Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diploma(AVCM(TD) Syllabus III inPlectrum GuitarTeaching

This is an initial Teacher’s Diploma for those withsome experience of teaching at the lower gradesand who intend to study further for teachingqualifications

Candidates are required to submit with their entryforms or by email to [email protected] a Folioshowing work and notes for a 10-week term for oneof these categories:

the young beginner;the teenage beginner;the adult beginner

A mark will not be awarded: the folio will beApproved or Not Approved. Folios not approvedmay be resubmitted at the Essay Resubmissionfee, provided the practical examination has beenpassed.

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To perform one of the Pieces listed for AVCMSyllabus I

To perform three contrasting Pieces drawn fromthe lists for Grades 3, 4 and 5 with a briefintroduction as if demonstrating them for the firsttime to a pupil.

Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)as set for Grade 8

Questions (28 marks)on teaching methods in general and issuesarising from the folio submitted.


AssociatAssociatAssociatAssociatAssociate Diploma (Ae Diploma (Ae Diploma (Ae Diploma (Ae Diploma (AVVVVVCM)CM)CM)CM)CM)Syllabus I Performers DiplomaCandidates for AVCM must pass Victoria Collegeof Music Grade V Theory of Music. See Theorysyllabus for details. Candidates who can produceevidence of having passed GCSE in Music orequivalent may apply for exemption from theTheory requirement.

Solo Pieces (70 marks)To play all three of the following Pieces fromDiploma Pieces for Plectrum Guitar published byLondon Music Press; or two of the pieces plus an “ownchoice” suitable for the grade:

Botsford: Black and White RagTribe: Travelling Slowly, but Hoping to ArrivePujol: Homenaje a Tarrega

Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)Scales and Arpeggios of all major and minor keys(both forms),Chromatic Scale on any note,Augmented arpeggios on any noteDiminished 7th in all keysAll 2 Octaves

Questions (8 marks)to answer questions oni. the construction of intervals, scales, arpeggiosand chords;ii. the resources of the instrument;iii. the pieces presented at the examination;iv. guitar repertoire in general


AssociatAssociatAssociatAssociatAssociate Diploma e Diploma e Diploma e Diploma e Diploma (AVCM)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that,instead of Scales and Arpeggios, an additionalown choice solo is to be offered in addition.


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LicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiate Diploma (Le Diploma (Le Diploma (Le Diploma (Le Diploma (LVVVVVCM)CM)CM)CM)CM)Syllabus I Performers DiplomaCandidates for LVCM must be Associates of theCollege, though not necessarily in the same subjectand must pass Victoria College of Music Grade VITheory of Music. See Theory syllabus for details.Candidates who can produce evidence of havingpassed ‘A’ Level in Music or equivalent may applyfor exemption from the Theory requirement.

Solo Pieces (70 marks)To play all three of the following Pieces fromLicentiate Pieces for Plectrum Guitar published byLondon Music Press; or two of the pieces plus an “ownchoice” suitable for the grade:

Paganini: Excerpts from Capricio No.24Mozart: Rondo Alla-TurcaTribe: The Shoddy Rag

Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)Scales and Arpeggios of all major and minor keys(both forms),Chromatic Scale on any note,Whole tone scale on E and FDiminished 7th in all keysDominant 7th in all keysAll 2 Octaves



LicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiate e e e e Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma (AVCM)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that,instead of Scales and Arpeggios, an additionalown choice solo is to be offered in addition.

LicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiate Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diploma(LVCM(TD)Syllabus III inPlectrum Guitar Teaching

Candidates must submit with their entries or byEmail to [email protected] a short dissertationof about 2000 words on some aspect of PlectrumGuitar teaching. A short suggested summary ofsome suggested themes are shown below forguidance, but candidates are expected to considera theme that reflects their interests and experience:

· PostureFingering

· Expression· Group teaching· Special needs· Exam preparation

The essay should include lists of appropriatepieces, studies, books, etc. appended as abibliography. The examiner will discuss thedissertation with the candidate at the examination.A mark is not awarded for the dissertation which iseither “approved” or “not approved”.

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To perform one of the Pieces listed for LVCMSyllabus I


Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)as set for AVCM Syllabus I.



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FFFFFelloelloelloelloellowwwwwship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVCM(TD))CM(TD))CM(TD))CM(TD))CM(TD))Syllabus I I Teachers Diploma

Candidates are required to submit with their entryforms an essay of 3500 words on any aspect(s) ofthe Teaching of Plecrtrum Guitar Playing. A markwill not be awarded: the essay will be Approved orNot Approved. Essays not approved may beresubmitted at the Essay Resubmission fee,provided the practical examination has beenpassed.

The essay should include lists of appropriatepieces, studies, books etc appended as abibliography. The examiner will discuss thedissertation with the candidate at the examination.

Solo recital (60 marks)

Candidates should prepare and play five pieceswhich they consider to be good teaching repertoirefor the Plectrum Guitar. Each piece should beintroduced as if to a class of students.

Candidates must present to the examiner on theday of the exam a portfolio of the pieces offered atthe practical exam which will include a concertprogramme, copies of the pieces performed andsome factual information about the piecessubmitted showing suitable teaching techniques.

Questions (30 marks)The questions will require a knowledge of theteaching of the pieces presented; also on teachingof the instrument generally, points arising from theessay and concert portfolio and such aspects ofan “unseen” piece as tempo, phrasing and marksof expression.

Presentation and balance of programme(10 marks)

FFFFFelloelloelloelloellowwwwwship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVCM)CM)CM)CM)CM)Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Candidates for the Fellowship Diploma arerequired to prepare a concert recital for theexamination and should dress accordingly.

Candidates must present to the examiner on theday of the exam a portfolio of the pieces offered atthe practical exam which will include a concertprogramme, copies of the pieces performed andsome factual information about the piecessubmitted. One of the solos must be a substantialguitar work. e.g. concerto, sonata or a suite.


Presentation and discussion of the workperformed (10 marks)

Balance of programme (10 marks)

Candidates for Fellowship must be Licentiates of the VCM in Guitar or other Stringed Instrument Playingunless it has been agreed in advance in writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of equivalentqualifications. There is no Theory requirement for these diplomas.


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Classical Guitar Playing

A -First StepsA -First StepsA -First StepsA -First StepsA -First Stepsin in in in in Classical GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Exercises (15 Marks)Candidates must perform Exercise 1 andExercise 2 set out in the Exam Sheet for thegrade.

Scales (15 marks)Candidates must prepare the followingscales to be played ascending, from memory.The use of open strings is permitted at thisgrade.C Major - 1 octaveA Natural Minor - 1 octave


Tribe: Play AroundTrad...: What Shall We Do with the

Drunken Sailor


C- PrC- PrC- PrC- PrC- PreparepareparepareparatatatatatorororororyyyyyClassical GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Exercises (10 Marks)Candidates must perform Exercise 1 andExercise 2 set out in the Exam Sheet for thegrade.

Scales (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scalesto be played ascending, from memory. Theuse of open strings is permitted at this grade.G Major - 1 octaveE Harmonic Minor - 1 octave


Tribe: Waltz TimeCarulli: Andante

Questions (8 marks)


There are no Guitar examinationsavailable at B- Preliminary or

D- Advanced Preparatory level.



GT a GT C

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GrGrGrGrGrade 1ade 1ade 1ade 1ade 1in in in in in Classical GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar Playingyingyingyingying

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three of the following Pieces from theExam Sheet for the grade; or two of the piecesplus an “own choice” suitable for the grade:

Tribe: Bossa MotionCarulli: Study in C MajorCarulli: WaltzGiuliani: Allegro Moderato

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.C and G MajorA and E Harmonic MinorAll one octave

Questions (8 marks)


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 1: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.Test 2: To identify any note in the arpeggio C/E/G/C', Middle C being givenTest 3: To echo a five-note phrase played twice bythe examiner.



PG 1

Classical Guitar PlayingShow on entry form as



Tribe: First LoveBrahms: Cradle SongTribe: Study in ECarulli: Waltz

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending anddescending, from memory.D and A majorD and G harmonic minorAll one octave

Questions (8 marks)


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 4: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.Test 5: To identify any note C to G, played from CTest 6: To hum, play or play a group of 5 or 6 notesplayed twice by the examiner, and to complete thephrase by adding one note

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition of about 16 bars inthe key of C, G or F major. It should be balancedas an opening 4-bar phrase which forms a“question” , a 4-bar phrase that forms an “answer”,a repeat of the opening 4-bar phrase, and a second“answering” phrase


PG 2


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Tribe: Lazy BoogieTrad.: MalaguenaSor: AndantinoTrad.: Another Spanish Study

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.E and F majorB and C harmonic minorAll one octave

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play all minor and all major chordsfrom chord diagrams.

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 7: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 or 3/4 time, 2 bars,played twice by the examiner and identify the timeas 2/4 or 3/4

Test 8: To identify any note(s) in the chords of C, G,or F, played from the root note.

Test 9: To hum, play or whistle a group of 5 or 6notes played twice by the examiner, and then tocomplete the phrase by adding two or three notes.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple binary formin the key of C, G , F , D or B flat major.


PG 3




Tribe: Air GuitarSor: Study in GSor: Waltz in CMolino: Romance

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.E and F majorE and F harmonic minorChromatic Scale on E, Dominant 7th in AAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)In addition to an unseen piece candidates will berequired to play all minor and all major chords fromchord diagrams including All Minor 7ths, Dominant7ths and Major 7ths.

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 10: To clap a rhythm in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 timeplayed twice by the examiner, to state the time andthen to identify the melody as major or minor.Test 11: To identify triads as major or minor and thento name the notes in them, the root beingnamed by the examiner.Test 12: To hum, play or whistle a group of notes- 2bars - played by the examiner, and then tocomplete the melody by adding 4 or 5 notes

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple binary formin the key of D or B flat major, including a modulationto a related key.


PG 4


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GrGrGrGrGrade 5ade 5ade 5ade 5ade 5in in in in in Classical GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar PlayingyingyingyingyingSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three of the following Pieces from theExam Sheet for the grade; or two of the piecesplus an “own choice” suitable for the grade:

Carcassi: Allegro in A minorCarulli; EtudeSor: Study No. 2Tarrega: LagrimaTribe: The Spaniards In

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.B flat and E flat majorA, E and D melodic minorChromatic Scale on F, Dominant 7th in C and FAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks) Sight Reading (10 marks)

Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 13: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 time - 2 bars- played twice by the examiner, and to state t h etime, and then to say if the melody is in a major orminor key.Test 14: To identify triads as major, minor, ordiminished; and then to name the notes in them, theroot note being named by the examiner.Test 15: To hum, play or play a two bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then to continue w i t han answering two bar phrase.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple ternary form ina key of up to and including 3 sharps or 3 flats, includinga modulation to a related key.


GT 5


GrGrGrGrGrade 6ade 6ade 6ade 6ade 6in in in in in Classical GuitGuitGuitGuitGuitar Plaar Plaar Plaar Plaar PlayingyingyingyingyingSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three of the following Pieces from theExam Sheet for the grade; or two of the piecesplus an “own choice” suitable for the grade:

Canarios: Canary JigDowland: Orlando SleepethRobinson: AirSor: Etude in DTribe: The Great Oak

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.A flat and B flat majorB, F# and C melodic minorChromatic Scale on A, Diminished 7th on E and FAll two octaves

Questions (8 marks)


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 16: To clap a rhythm in 4/4, 6/8, or 9/8 time - 2 or3 bars, played twice by the examiner, to state t h etime and then to identify whether the phrase is in amajor or minor key.Test 17: To identify any type of triad, and then to namethe notes in them, the root note having beennamed by the examiner.Test 18: To hum, play or whistle 3 or 4 bars playedtwice by the examiner, and then to continue byadding an answering phrase.Test 19: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Plagal

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in variation form to thetheme of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or your own choiceof theme. It should have balanced phrases and moveto at least two related keys.


GT 6


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Anon: ItalianaBach: ‘Cello Prelude No.1Carcassi: Etude in ATarrega: Grand ValsTribe: The Apostles Pond

Scales & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending anddescending, from memory.D flat and F# majorAll harmonic minor keysChromatic Scale on A flat, Diminished 7th on F#Dominant 7th in E and B flatAll two octaves


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 20: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 6/8, 9/8 or 5/4 time,for 3 or 4 bars, played twice by the examiner, toidentify the time and then to identify whether the phraseis in a major or minor key.Test 21: To hum, play or play a group of 3 or 4 bars,played twice by the examiner, and then to completeby adding an answering phrase of 3 or 4 bars.Test 22: To identify triads, played in any position, andthen to name the notes in them, the root note beinggiven by the examiner.Test 23: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Interrupted.Test 24: To name and play or play the notes in anysupertonic triad (major keys only), the Tonic chordhaving been played and named by the examiner.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in Sonata form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least tworelated keys.


GT 7




Bach: BoureeCarcassi: Study No.22Tarrega: MazurkaTarrega: Recuerdos de la AlhambraTribe: Sarrat Wood

Scales, Chords & Arpeggios (12 marks)Candidates must prepare the following scales andarpeggios to be played ascending and descending,from memory.All major and melodic minor keysChromatic Scale on B flat,Augmented arpeggios on G and CDominant 7th in all keysAll two octaves


Either Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Test 25: To clap a rhythm in 2/2, 6/8, 5/4, or 7/8 time -four bars played twice by the examiner, toidentify the time-signature, and to say if the melody isin a major or minor key.Test 26: To hum, play or play a 4-bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then continue for 4 furtherbars with an answering phrase, not necessarily insequence.Test 27: To identify triads as major, minor, diminishedor augmented, and to name the notes in them, the rootnote being given by the examiner.Test 20: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Imperfect.Test 29: To name the notes in a mediant triad in a majorkey, and the tonic chords having been played andnamed by the examiner.

or Composition (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in Rondo form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.


GT 8


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AssociatAssociatAssociatAssociatAssociate Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diploma(AVCM(TD) Syllabus III inClassical Guitar Teaching

This is an initial Teacher’s Diploma for those withsome experience of teaching at the lower gradesand who intend to study further for teachingqualifications

Candidates are required to submit with their entryforms or by Email to [email protected] a Folioshowing work and notes for a 10-week term for oneof these categories:

the young beginner;the teenage beginner;the adult beginner

A mark will not be awarded: the folio will beApproved or Not Approved. Folios not approvedmay be resubmitted at the Essay Resubmissionfee, provided the practical examination has beenpassed.

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To perform one of the Pieces listed for AVCMSyllabus I


Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)as set for Grade 8



AssociatAssociatAssociatAssociatAssociate Diploma (Ae Diploma (Ae Diploma (Ae Diploma (Ae Diploma (AVVVVVCM)CM)CM)CM)CM)Syllabus I Performers DiplomaCandidates for AVCM must pass Victoria Collegeof Music Grade V Theory of Music. See Theorysyllabus for details. Candidates who can produceevidence of having passed GCSE in Music orequivalent may apply for exemption from theTheory requirement.

Solo Pieces (70 marks)To play three of the following Pieces, or two of thepieces plus an “own choice” suitable for the diploma:

In Associate Solos for Classical Guitar published byLondon Music Press:

Sor: 20 Studies No.XIXPachelbel: Canon in D MajorHaydn: Andante (Trans. Tárrega)Bach: Air on the G String

In Non-LMP publications:De Visée: Gigue from Suite in D minor (Universal11322)Turina: Rafaga (Schott GA128)Giuliani: Rondo in G Op.8 No.2 (Schott GA410)Rameau: Two minuets (Schott GA160)Saltarello from 6 int. pieces of the Renaissance(Kalmus 142-Universal)

Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)Scales and Arpeggios of all major and minor keys(both forms),Chromatic Scale on any note,Augmented arpeggios on any noteDiminished 7th in all keysAll 2 Octaves



AssociatAssociatAssociatAssociatAssociate Diploma e Diploma e Diploma e Diploma e Diploma (AVCM)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that,instead of Scales and Arpeggios, an additionalown choice solo is to be offered in addition.


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LicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiate Diploma (Le Diploma (Le Diploma (Le Diploma (Le Diploma (LVVVVVCM)CM)CM)CM)CM)Syllabus I Performers DiplomaCandidates for LVCM must be Associates of theCollege, though not necessarily in the samesubject and must pass Victoria College of MusicGrade VI Theory of Music. See Theory syllabusfor details. Candidates who can produce evidenceof having passed ‘A’ Level in Music or equivalentmay apply for exemption from the Theoryrequirement.

Solo Pieces (70 marks)To play all three of the following Pieces ; or two of thepieces plus an “own choice” suitable for the grade:

Milan: Pavane I & VI (Schott)Narvaez: Cancion del Emperador (SchottGA176)Dowland: Melancholy Galliard (Universal)Cimaroso: Sonata III (from 3 Sonatas)(Faber)Tárrega: Capriccia Arabe (Ricordi)Paganini: Romance (Universal)Brindle: Etruscan Preludes (Schott)

Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)Scales and Arpeggios of all major and minor keys(both forms),Chromatic Scale on any note,Whole tone scale on E and FDiminished 7th in all keysDominant 7th in all keysAll 2 Octaves



LicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiate e e e e Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma (AVCM)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that,instead of Scales and Arpeggios, an additionalown choice solo is to be offered in addition.

LicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiatLicentiate Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diplomae Diploma(LVCM(TD)Syllabus III inClassical Guitar Teaching

Candidates must submit with their entries or byEmail to [email protected] a short dissertationof about 2000 words on some aspect of ClassicalGuitar teaching. A short suggested summary ofsome suggested themes are shown below forguidance, but candidates are expected to considera theme that reflects their interests and experience:

· PostureFingering

· Expression· Group teaching· Special needs· Exam preparation

The essay should include lists of appropriatepieces, studies, books, etc. appended as abibliography. The examiner will discuss thedissertation with the candidate at the examination.A mark is not awarded for the dissertation which iseither “approved” or “not approved”.

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To perform one of the Pieces listed for LVCMSyllabus I


Scales and Arpeggios (12 marks)as set for AVCM Syllabus I.



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Candidates are required to submit with their entryforms an essay of 3500 words on any aspect(s) ofthe Teaching of Classical Guitar Playing. A markwill not be awarded: the essay will be Approved orNot Approved. Essays not approved may beresubmitted at the Essay Resubmission fee,provided the practical examination has beenpassed.

The essay should include lists of appropriatepieces, studies, books etc appended as abibliography. The examiner will discuss thedissertation with the candidate at the examination.


Candidates should prepare and play five pieceswhich they consider to be good teaching repertoirefor the Classical Guitar. Each piece should beintroduced as if to a class of students.

Candidates must present to the examiner on theday of the exam a portfolio of the pieces offered atthe practical exam which will include a concertprogramme, copies of the pieces performed andsome factual information about the piecessubmitted showing suitable teaching techniques.

Questions (30 marks)The questions will require a knowledge of theteaching of the pieces presented; also on teachingof the instrument generally, points arising from theessay and concert portfolio and such aspects ofan “unseen” piece as tempo, phrasing and marksof expression.

Presentation and balance of programme(10 marks)

FFFFFelloelloelloelloellowwwwwship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVship Diploma (FVCM)CM)CM)CM)CM)Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Candidates for the Fellowship Diploma arerequired to prepare a concert recital for theexamination and should dress accordingly.

Candidates must present to the examiner on theday of the exam a portfolio of the pieces offered atthe practical exam which will include a concertprogramme, copies of the pieces performed andsome factual information about the piecessubmitted. One of the solos must be a substantialguitar work. e.g. concerto, sonata or a suite.


Presentation and discussion of the workperformed (10 marks)

Balance of programme (10 marks)

Candidates for Fellowship must be Licentiates of the VCM in Guitar or other Stringed Instrument Playingunless it has been agreed in advance in writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of equivalentqualifications. There is no Theory requirement for these diplomas.


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At all grades as an alternative piece may be chosen from

“The Guitarist’ Irish Collection”A collection of 14 well loved Irish melodies (and a Johnny Cash Song that is often wrongly said to betraditional!) is a graded set of pieces for all guitarists from absolute beginners, who have just boughttheir first instruments, to accomplished players with several years experience.

Each piece has been carefully arranged so that it can be played in either Plectrum or Finger Style. I hopethat this will encourage the exploration of the different techniques involved. Chords are also incorporatedinto the solo performances to help some Classical players overcome a tendency to avoid the enjoyablefreedom that rhythm playing can afford.

Each piece is written in both Notation and Tablature and here again I hope that students will pick upknowledge and skills from whichever system they know least about! Also ensemble arrangements areeasily produced from the scores which include chord symbols.

The book is available from Victoria College of Music at £9.95The pieces are set in both the Classical and Plectrum Syllabus.

ContentsWhen Irish Eyes are Smiling (Grade A),Never Wed an Old Man (Grade A)Cockles and Mussels (Grade C)The Wild Rover (Grade C)Weile Weile (Grade 1)I Know Where I’m going (Grade 1)The Rose of Tralee (Grade 2)Whiskey in the Jar (Grade 2)Forty Shades of Green (Grade 3)I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Grade 3)Two Jigs – The Irish Washerwoman – Monaghan (Grade 4)Spinning Wheel (Grade 5)The Black Velvet Band (Grade 6)The Mountains of Mourne (Grade 7)Fantasia on The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) (Grade 8)

Colin R. Tribe

Other books published by Colin Tribe and available from Fatfish Music include:Guitar Essentials Books 1, 2 and 3

Bass EssentialsThe Bollywood Collection 1 & 2

Sound IdeasKeyTabs for Christmas

Hindi Devotional Song BookMandolin Magic

Fatfish Music1 Trent Villas, Farndon Road, NEWARK, Notts NG24 4SL United Kingdom

Tel: 01636 700411 Email: [email protected]

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