Here are some tips for ear training and sight reading level 5, let me know if you need help by replying(sorry this is so long): Intervals: An interval is a major interval if the top note is in the major scale of the bottom note. If not, it is a minor interval. If the interval is a 4th or a 5th, it is a perfect interval (they will never asked diminished or augmented for level 5). To find the number for the interval (3rd, 4th, octave, etc.), find how many steps it takes between the bottom note and the top note, INCLUDING the bottom note. For example, the interval between C and G is a perfect 5th because the steps are C, D, E, F, and G. That's 5 notes. And it is a perfect interval because it is a 5th. Another example, the interval between C and E flat is a minor third. E flat is NOT in the C (bottom note) major scale, so it is a minor interval. The steps are C, D, and E flat. That's three steps. The last tip I have for intervals is, if it sounds good and happy, then it is a major interval. If it sounds evil and mean, then it's minor. Chords: Chords are simple. If the interval between the bottom note and third of the triad (middle note) is major, it is a major triad. If the interval between the bottom note and the third is minor, it is a minor triad. If the chord has 4 notes, however, it isn't a triad, the quality is dominant 7th. Again, like intervals, if it sounds good and friendly, it is a major triad. If it sounds mean and angry, it is a minor triad. If it has 4 notes, it's dominant 7th. Example: If the triad is comprised of E flat, G, and B flat, it is a major chord because the interval from E flat to G is major. Chord Progressions: For chord progressions, look at the LH. The first note of the LH will start of as I (one), then if the second note of the LH is three steps above the first note, it is IV (four), if it is four steps above the first note then it is V (five), then the cadence is finished with I (one). Example: If the LH is C, F, C, it is a I-IV-I (1-4-1) cadence. F is 3 steps above C. Playback and clapback: Before clapping and playing back, try to sing the melody in your mind. Take note of the patterns in the playing. When is the song ascending and descending? What are the beginning and last notes? Practice ear training with your teacher using the RCM Level 5 Sight Reading and Ear Training Book. Sight Reading: Before tapping the beat, tap the song lightly in your lap before doing the real test, so you feel comfortable. For the excerpt, take note of the time signature, key signature, articulations, and dynamics (dynamics are optional, but if you can, they are not really strict on this anyways). Make sure to play very slow so you have enough time to comprehend the notes! Make sure to read ahead. Don't worry if you make a few mistakes, they don't take points off unless there are multiple significant mistakes. For any clarifications, leave them down in the replies! Hope this helps! Sorry if this is so long!
I'm 27 years old, self-taught pianist. In 4 months I've become able to sight read around RCM level 3-4 exam pieces (at around 60-70 BPM). Here's my advice: 1) Prioritise 15-20 mins sight reading every single day 2) Sight read real music that is graded 3) Start with slow tempo, focus on accuracy and rhythm/dynamics 4) Do your best to never ever look at the keys
Here are some tips for ear training and sight reading level 5, let me know if you need help by replying(sorry this is so long):
Intervals: An interval is a major interval if the top note is in the major scale of the bottom note. If not, it is a minor interval. If the interval is a 4th or a 5th, it is a perfect interval (they will never asked diminished or augmented for level 5). To find the number for the interval (3rd, 4th, octave, etc.), find how many steps it takes between the bottom note and the top note, INCLUDING the bottom note. For example, the interval between C and G is a perfect 5th because the steps are C, D, E, F, and G. That's 5 notes. And it is a perfect interval because it is a 5th. Another example, the interval between C and E flat is a minor third. E flat is NOT in the C (bottom note) major scale, so it is a minor interval. The steps are C, D, and E flat. That's three steps. The last tip I have for intervals is, if it sounds good and happy, then it is a major interval. If it sounds evil and mean, then it's minor.
Chords: Chords are simple. If the interval between the bottom note and third of the triad (middle note) is major, it is a major triad. If the interval between the bottom note and the third is minor, it is a minor triad. If the chord has 4 notes, however, it isn't a triad, the quality is dominant 7th. Again, like intervals, if it sounds good and friendly, it is a major triad. If it sounds mean and angry, it is a minor triad. If it has 4 notes, it's dominant 7th. Example: If the triad is comprised of E flat, G, and B flat, it is a major chord because the interval from E flat to G is major.
Chord Progressions: For chord progressions, look at the LH. The first note of the LH will start of as I (one), then if the second note of the LH is three steps above the first note, it is IV (four), if it is four steps above the first note then it is V (five), then the cadence is finished with I (one). Example: If the LH is C, F, C, it is a I-IV-I (1-4-1) cadence. F is 3 steps above C.
Playback and clapback: Before clapping and playing back, try to sing the melody in your mind. Take note of the patterns in the playing. When is the song ascending and descending? What are the beginning and last notes? Practice ear training with your teacher using the RCM Level 5 Sight Reading and Ear Training Book.
Sight Reading: Before tapping the beat, tap the song lightly in your lap before doing the real test, so you feel comfortable. For the excerpt, take note of the time signature, key signature, articulations, and dynamics (dynamics are optional, but if you can, they are not really strict on this anyways). Make sure to play very slow so you have enough time to comprehend the notes! Make sure to read ahead. Don't worry if you make a few mistakes, they don't take points off unless there are multiple significant mistakes.
For any clarifications, leave them down in the replies! Hope this helps! Sorry if this is so long!
Please show all ten levels. It is so helpful for the student to prepare!!
I'm 27 years old, self-taught pianist. In 4 months I've become able to sight read around RCM level 3-4 exam pieces (at around 60-70 BPM). Here's my advice:
1) Prioritise 15-20 mins sight reading every single day
2) Sight read real music that is graded
3) Start with slow tempo, focus on accuracy and rhythm/dynamics
4) Do your best to never ever look at the keys
Thanks for the advice even though i already passed level 10
@@theperfectimings1572 do you have any tips for passing :)?
She is so good she got everything right.
👍🏻
oh geez i cant even do melody clapback playback for level 3 i'll be screwed in the exam room i might be getting out of the room in a meltdown
Sight reading is an absolute nightmare for me :’)
That sightreading piace was a LOT easier than the ones in the Level 5 book!
Sight reading is so terrifying I'm literally trying to study at 3 am for my test tomorrow
The look on her face while sight reading lmao.
I don’t remember doing some of them in level 5 ;/
tHaNk YoU
ugh I cant sight read is my life depended on it and I have my exam in a month
Same my exams today
@@bluevolt2014 online?
@@bluevolt2014 how'd it go
@@throwaway3277 not that well on theory I got 96 but piano I got a 63
I have mine tomorrow, in about a week ill get my answers on how it went..
I have my remote test on this Saturday. Ahhhhhh I felt like I am gonna fail in ear test especially play back
Her: *answers perfectly*
Me: Can I have a paper and pen..??
no
@@HongLe-nq1ly ur so mean stop bein toxic
All I can say is watch these learning vids on the internet and to try and do 20 min a day
Oh no I have my exam coming soon and I have no idea how to listen and say it I am in big trouble
GachaGal Gamer how’d your exam go mines is tmrw and I’m not prepared
ɐupɹǝʍ ʞᴉɯ haha, mines today! I’m not readYY!
Omg same
Hah I have my exam tomorrow. I’m failing 😅😅
So I'm I! Lol
Madison Vadasz horribly but I passed 🤷♀️🤷♀️
Madison Vadasz yeah probably
Im having it tmrw smh
@@abhinavkondragunta5843 good luck!
These exams are pointless change my mind
Youre wrong they count towards your college/university credit so youre more likely to get selected for a scholarship
Reminds my day as a kid
Also wowwww she’s good
aaaaa my level 5 test is in 6 days :( Im gonna do so bad in ear training and sightreading
Rip any advice mine is soon
what does ear training have to do with the practical exam
I can sightread but I can't do ear tests ._.
Me too I swear the all sound the same
Well not the same but I can’t really tell one from the other
I just did my exam today XD
LPS POP-STICKLE how did it go ?
Same dude
Did you have to do these
The recordings are so soft you can hardly hear them.
My level 6 exam is in 4 days.
jessy shen my level 5 exam is tomorrow and I’m not really good at ear tests
Good luck!
My exam for grade 6 is coming the day after tomorrow :’)
good luck!
I passed my exam! Thank goD :’)
I really don’t know why the examiner is smiling so much a few seconds before clap back I mean,the girl is facing the other side so...
I am really trying to get 90 percent
i got a 93
@@omargraia746 i got 96 percent and congrats i thought it was hard but it's easy
@@infintegaming6245 tips?
@@cryst1n get the rcm book for sight reading and ear training. do 20 mins a day and you should be good.
That’s not working 4 me😅
When knowing the entire book is not enough only RCM! Steve wonder would have failed
I literally fail at all of this it’s so saddd
playback is soooo hard!
Same here
It's too bad the examiner failed this girl.
I don't think she failed she seems to be very smart she did everything right the first time.
HES JOKING ;-; also this was probably staged...
How do YOU know?
that's not nice IDIOT!!!!