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Overview
Rockschool Ukulele Debut (2020) is the entry-level graded examination book from RSL Awards, designed for ukulele players who have developed basic playing skills and are ready to enter the Rockschool graded system.
The 2020 syllabus provides a complete preparation resource in one book, combining six contemporary performance pieces, technical exercises, sight reading or improvisation, ear tests and general musicianship questions. It follows the beginner pathway established by the Rockschool Ukulele Method books and provides a structured route into graded ukulele study.
Key Features
Official Rockschool Ukulele 2020 syllabus material
Entry-level Debut standard
Six contemporary performance pieces
Three performance pieces are selected for the Grade Exam
Includes technical exercises covering scales, arpeggios and chord voicings
Includes Sight Reading OR Improvisation & Interpretation
Includes two Ear Tests
Includes General Musicianship Questions
Professionally recorded backing and supporting audio
Contemporary repertoire suitable for performance and examination preparation
Suitable for the Rockschool Grade Exam, Graded Certificate and Performance Certificate pathways
Featured Repertoire
The six Debut performance pieces are:
Demons – Imagine Dragons
Knockin' on Heaven's Door – Bob Dylan
Lean On Me – Bill Withers
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
The 2020 syllabus uses six benchmarked tracks at each level. At Debut–Grade 3, two pieces are arranged as duets, providing opportunities for teacher accompaniment and ensemble playing, while the other arrangements use session-style backing with a full band and vocal accompaniment.
What Students Will Develop
Students prepare to demonstrate:
Accurate playing of written music
Consistent rhythm and timing
Basic tone control
Coordination between melody and accompaniment
Chord-based playing
Scale and arpeggio technique
Basic improvisation skills
Aural recognition and musical recall
Fundamental music terminology
Understanding of ukulele construction and terminology
Performance confidence
Technical Exercises
The Debut technical section contains three groups:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Chord Voicings
Candidates prepare the specified exercises from the book and may use the book during the technical portion of the examination.
The supporting tests include:
Sight Reading
Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests
General Musicianship Questions
At Debut, the musicianship questions cover fundamental notation and instrument knowledge, including the stave, TAB, treble clef, basic note values and identifying parts of the ukulele.
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL Awards
Series: Rockschool Ukulele
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Debut
Syllabus: 2020
Publisher: RSL Awards
Publication Year: 2020
Pages: 48
Includes: Performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests
Audio: Online downloadable audio / professionally recorded backing tracks
Overview
Rockschool Ukulele Debut (2020) is the entry-level graded examination book from RSL Awards, designed for ukulele players who have developed basic playing skills and are ready to enter the Rockschool graded system.
The 2020 syllabus provides a complete preparation resource in one book, combining six contemporary performance pieces, technical exercises, sight reading or improvisation, ear tests and general musicianship questions. It follows the beginner pathway established by the Rockschool Ukulele Method books and provides a structured route into graded ukulele study.
Key Features
Official Rockschool Ukulele 2020 syllabus material
Entry-level Debut standard
Six contemporary performance pieces
Three performance pieces are selected for the Grade Exam
Includes technical exercises covering scales, arpeggios and chord voicings
Includes Sight Reading OR Improvisation & Interpretation
Includes two Ear Tests
Includes General Musicianship Questions
Professionally recorded backing and supporting audio
Contemporary repertoire suitable for performance and examination preparation
Suitable for the Rockschool Grade Exam, Graded Certificate and Performance Certificate pathways
Featured Repertoire
The six Debut performance pieces are:
Demons – Imagine Dragons
Knockin' on Heaven's Door – Bob Dylan
Lean On Me – Bill Withers
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
The 2020 syllabus uses six benchmarked tracks at each level. At Debut–Grade 3, two pieces are arranged as duets, providing opportunities for teacher accompaniment and ensemble playing, while the other arrangements use session-style backing with a full band and vocal accompaniment.
What Students Will Develop
Students prepare to demonstrate:
Accurate playing of written music
Consistent rhythm and timing
Basic tone control
Coordination between melody and accompaniment
Chord-based playing
Scale and arpeggio technique
Basic improvisation skills
Aural recognition and musical recall
Fundamental music terminology
Understanding of ukulele construction and terminology
Performance confidence
Technical Exercises
The Debut technical section contains three groups:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Chord Voicings
Candidates prepare the specified exercises from the book and may use the book during the technical portion of the examination.
The supporting tests include:
Sight Reading
Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests
General Musicianship Questions
At Debut, the musicianship questions cover fundamental notation and instrument knowledge, including the stave, TAB, treble clef, basic note values and identifying parts of the ukulele.
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL Awards
Series: Rockschool Ukulele
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Debut
Syllabus: 2020
Publisher: RSL Awards
Publication Year: 2020
Pages: 48
Includes: Performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests
Audio: Online downloadable audio / professionally recorded backing tracks
