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SIGHT READING PARAMETERS

Keys* Time Note and rest Dynamics & tempi* Articulation,

signatures* values* position, shifts*

E, F, G on 1st string,
B, C, D on 2nd string,
Initial 2  4 mf, moderato
q  h G, A on 3rd string,
open basses
Exam guidance: Supporting tests

Grade 1 C major p, f within 1st position

Grade 2 G major 3 allegretto

h.  w  
ties

F major simple shifts, 2nd position, staccato,

Grade 3 mp, andante
D, E minor two-note chords (open bass)
e  Œ  

A minor three-note chords (two treble one bass,

Grade 4 dim., cresc.
accidentals may be all fretted), accents, more shifts
q.  ‰

Grade 5 A major 6 x   rall., a tempo slurs

E, Bb major various position shifts, full chord voicings

Grade 6 8 dotted notes accel.
G minor (three or four notes), half barré

* Cumulative — tests may also include requirements from preceding grade(s)

Grade 7 B minor 9 triplets full fingerboard range and shifting

Eb major
Grade 8 changing time duplets full barré, natural harmonics
C minor
signatures