About this Course
The Grade 3 ABRSM course book brings together, nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Guitar syllabus from 2019.
The pieces - two solos and one duet chosen from each of lists A, B and C - have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.
all guitar lesson materials are supplied during the lessons, but it is recommended to purchase the ABRSM text books in order to give every student access to all the musical information and pieces in between lessons.
Books Recommended:
Grade 3 Guitar Exam Pieces
Guitar Scales & Arpeggios
Grade 3 Classical Guitar
Exam Board
ABRSM
Vin Leone
Instructor:
Vin began teaching his own daughter to play guitar over 35 years ago. since then he's learned a thing or two about teaching children and always relishes every opportunity to introduce young minds to the wonders of a life in music. Read More...
A Musical Journey
Engaging & Fun
Students who learn music by ear first can progress more quickly through the graded system so I encourage all students to listen to the recordings in the Student Resources area between lessons.
Students are guided and mentored for musical achievements in Grade 3 Guitar, having already completed studies for the previous grade/s.
Suggested Grade 3 Guitar Pieces
From List A
Saltarello del predetto ballo - Simone MolinaroÂ
Tri Martolod - Trad. Breton
From List B
Andante- J.K. Mertz
Suo Gan (lullaby) Trad. Welsh
From List C
Peppermint Rag - David Cottam
Celtic Blue - Tim Pells
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In The Exam
Generally, there will be one examiner in the exam room; however, for training and quality assurance purposes, a second examiner may sometimes be present.
Examiners may ask to look at the music before or after the performance of a piece (a separate copy is not required: the candidate’s copy will suffice).
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Examiners may stop the performance of a piece when they have heard enough to form a judgment.
They will not issue or discuss a candidate’s result; instead, the mark form (and certificate for successful candidates) will be issued by ABRSM after the exam.
Order of the exam
The individual sections of the exam may be taken in any order, at the candidate’s choice, although it is preferable for accompanied pieces (see ‘Accompaniment’ on p. 9) to be performed consecutively and at the beginning of the exam.
Tuning up
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The guitar should be tuned before entering the exam room, but in cases at Grades 1–5 where the candidate is playing with a piano accompaniment the teacher or accompanist may tune the candidate’s instrument to the piano (or advise on tuning) before the exam begins.
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In Grades 6–8, candidates must tune their instrument themselves. Examiners are unable to help with tuning.
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Footstools
Candidates should provide their own footstool (or other form of guitar support) if required.
Music stands
All ABRSM public venues provide a music stand, but candidates are welcome to bring their own if they prefer.
The examiner will be happy to help adjust the height or position of the stand.
