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Overview
Rockschool Ukulele Grade 1 (2020) is the official Grade 1 examination book from RSL Awards, designed for ukulele players progressing beyond the Debut level.
The book provides a complete preparation resource for the Rockschool Grade 1 pathway, combining six contemporary performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests. It is part of the 2020 Ukulele syllabus, which provides a structured progression from Debut through Grade 8.
The repertoire covers contemporary pop and popular music, while the technical and supporting sections develop the musical skills required for graded performance.
Key Features
Official Rockschool Ukulele 2020 Grade 1 syllabus
Six benchmarked contemporary performance pieces
Professional backing tracks and downloadable audio
Technical exercises covering scales, arpeggios and chord voicings
Sight Reading
Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests
General Musicianship Questions
Fact Files and Walkthroughs
Suitable for Rockschool Grade 1 examination preparation
Part of the progressive Debut–Grade 8 Ukulele pathway
Featured Repertoire
The six Grade 1 performance pieces are:
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
I'm Yours – Jason Mraz
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Send My Love (To Your New Lover) – Adele
Take Me Home – Jess Glynne
The syllabus uses two different performance approaches. Two pieces provide opportunities to explore the sound and resonance of the ukulele without full-band backing, while the remaining pieces use session-style backing with a full band and vocal accompaniment.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
More secure chord-based playing
Consistent rhythm and timing
Strumming and accompaniment skills
Melody playing and coordination
Scale and arpeggio technique
Chord-voicing knowledge
Reading notation and TAB
Basic improvisation skills
Aural recognition and musical recall
Understanding of musical terminology
Performance confidence and stylistic awareness
Technical Exercises
Grade 1 technical work is divided into three groups:
Group A – Scales
C Major
A Natural Minor
G Major
F Major
C Major Pentatonic on the 3rd and 4th strings
Group B – Arpeggios
G Major
F Major
D Minor
Group C – Chord Voicings
The Grade 1 syllabus specifies the required chord-voicing exercises and performance approach for the examination. Groups A and B are played to a click, while Group C is performed as announced by the examiner.
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL Awards
Series: Rockschool Ukulele
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Grade 1
Syllabus: 2020
Publisher: RSL Awards
Publication Year: 2020
Pages: 48
Product Code: RSK200126
Includes: Performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests
Audio: Downloadable audio / professionally recorded backing tracks
Overview
Rockschool Ukulele Grade 1 (2020) is the official Grade 1 examination book from RSL Awards, designed for ukulele players progressing beyond the Debut level.
The book provides a complete preparation resource for the Rockschool Grade 1 pathway, combining six contemporary performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests. It is part of the 2020 Ukulele syllabus, which provides a structured progression from Debut through Grade 8.
The repertoire covers contemporary pop and popular music, while the technical and supporting sections develop the musical skills required for graded performance.
Key Features
Official Rockschool Ukulele 2020 Grade 1 syllabus
Six benchmarked contemporary performance pieces
Professional backing tracks and downloadable audio
Technical exercises covering scales, arpeggios and chord voicings
Sight Reading
Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests
General Musicianship Questions
Fact Files and Walkthroughs
Suitable for Rockschool Grade 1 examination preparation
Part of the progressive Debut–Grade 8 Ukulele pathway
Featured Repertoire
The six Grade 1 performance pieces are:
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
I'm Yours – Jason Mraz
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Send My Love (To Your New Lover) – Adele
Take Me Home – Jess Glynne
The syllabus uses two different performance approaches. Two pieces provide opportunities to explore the sound and resonance of the ukulele without full-band backing, while the remaining pieces use session-style backing with a full band and vocal accompaniment.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
More secure chord-based playing
Consistent rhythm and timing
Strumming and accompaniment skills
Melody playing and coordination
Scale and arpeggio technique
Chord-voicing knowledge
Reading notation and TAB
Basic improvisation skills
Aural recognition and musical recall
Understanding of musical terminology
Performance confidence and stylistic awareness
Technical Exercises
Grade 1 technical work is divided into three groups:
Group A – Scales
C Major
A Natural Minor
G Major
F Major
C Major Pentatonic on the 3rd and 4th strings
Group B – Arpeggios
G Major
F Major
D Minor
Group C – Chord Voicings
The Grade 1 syllabus specifies the required chord-voicing exercises and performance approach for the examination. Groups A and B are played to a click, while Group C is performed as announced by the examiner.
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL Awards
Series: Rockschool Ukulele
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Grade 1
Syllabus: 2020
Publisher: RSL Awards
Publication Year: 2020
Pages: 48
Product Code: RSK200126
Includes: Performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests
Audio: Downloadable audio / professionally recorded backing tracks
