Description
In this exam, our automated examiner SARA will ask you to perform your 5 chosen pieces. Includes a free mock exam.
Exam accredited & recognised internationally: Yes
Qualification Credits:
Qualification Number: 603/4581/0
Level: Level 3 Diploma
Total Credits: 27
EQF Credits: 4
RQF Credits: 3
Certificate: Yes
Exam duration: 30 minutes
Time to complete exam from purchase: 3 months
About the exam:
This exam is a performance exam concentrating on Pieces only. Students will get feedback on their performance with helpful suggestions from a professional singer, performer and verified examiner. Includes a free mock exam.
What do I need to perform: (For marking parameters, refer to the syllabus in the link above)
5 songs with a short introduction to each. 3 minutes – 6 minutes each song, with a backing track or live accompaniment
Time Signatures accepted: All time signatures
Range and Register: Up to a 14th (minimum 1 octave) frequent changes between low and high registers with fast changes
common
Melodic Composition: A more challenging intervallic melody shown throughout with Leaps of an octave and over are more
common
Rhythmic Values: A variety of all rhythms with increasing complexity than previous grades
Dynamics: All dynamics
Phrasing/Articulation Ornamentation: Increasing variation and complexity, melisma and rap can be used, effects may be used such as
growls and scream
Song ideas that you can use:
Female artists:
- Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
- I’ll Be There – Jess Glynne
- Hello – Adele
- Bring Me To Life – Evanescence
- Empire State Of Mind – Alicia Keys
- I’ll Never Love Again – Lady Gaga
- You’ve Got The Love – Florence And The Machine
- If I Were A Boy – Beyoncé
- Cuz I Love You – Lizzo
- Don’t Wanna Fight – Alabama Shakes
Male artists:
- Cry Me A River – Michael Buble
- Train Wreck – James Arthur
- Life On Mars? – David Bowie
- Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
- I can’t make you love me – Bon Iver
- Own it – Stormzy (ft. Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy)
- Believer – Imagine Dragons
- Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
- Let’s Fall In Love For The Night – Finneas
- Somebody To Love – Queen
Materials used: No materials – you will be expected to perform all songs from memory.
Endorsee: Nik West
Comparative exams:
- RSL – Performance Certificates, vocals grade 7
- LCM – Leisure Play, popular music vocals grade 7
Minimum system requirements:
- A laptop or PC with screen (not available for mobile or tablets)
- Browser: A current version of Chrome/Safari/Firefox/Edge
- Internet: Stable wi-fi or Ethernet for best results. Download speed 5 Mbps – Upload speed 2 Mbps
- Camera: Built in camera or external HD camera with microphone
- Sound: Any speaker system that you can hear comfortably (not available for headphones)