Royal Academy of Music---Music Examinations
The founder of the Royal Academy of Music was King Edward VII of England. It was established in 1889. Its offices are now located in more than 80 countries around the world. The average number of candidates each year exceeds 600,000. The certification examination items are generally divided into music theory and practical subjects. The practical subjects include piano, vocal music, various orchestral instruments, etc.
The content of the "Harp" practical examination includes: basic skills (scales, arpeggios, etc.), sight-reading, three test pieces, and aural tests (music appreciation, rhythm, sight-singing, harmony, etc.).
The exam starts from Level 1 and goes up to Level 8. The best thing for harp students is that you can take the exam for Levels 1 to 8, including the harp with keys!
Students who have completed all eight levels can also continue to take the diploma examination with three levels.
Examiners are sent by the London headquarters. Students who pass the exam will receive a certificate issued by the London headquarters, and there will also be comments from the examiners for the practical exams.
The registration period for the practical course is from March 1 to 20 every year, and the examination is in July and August. The practical examination will have the examiner's comments.
It is preferred that the examination pieces be performed from memory. If the pieces are not memorized, the original scores must be used and photocopied scores are not allowed.
For the Practical subjects above Level 6, you must provide proof of passing the Level 5 Music Theory. For example, to take the Practical subjects above Level 6, you must have obtained the Level 5 qualification in November of the previous year before you can apply for the exam. This is because the Royal Certification hopes that students do not only have a high level of performance skills but also do not understand the theory.
If you are not a student in a music class or music department, it is fine to learn a musical instrument as a hobby. After all, we all love music and that is why we learn to play a musical instrument. Playing a musical instrument can certainly cultivate our temperament, but if we have a goal in mind, it will not only give our learning a direction, but also allow us to effectively move forward to a different position during the period of preparing for the exam.
This is why our Taiwan Harp Center encourages students to take the Royal Academy of Music exams! And in the process of students preparing for the exams, our professional teachers will also provide the best professional guidance, companionship and encouragement!
The Royal Harp Certification Course in the United Kingdom adopts individual teaching combined with listening and music theory courses. For detailed content, please contact the Taiwan Harp Center
Tel: 02-2767-6780 Email: taiwanharpcenter@gmail.com