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Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 1 (2021) is the official Grade 1 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have progressed beyond Debut level and are developing greater technical control, rhythmic confidence, coordination and musical understanding.
The book combines 10 benchmarked performance arrangements with technical exercises and supporting tests, giving students a structured resource for Grade 1 exam preparation.
Its repertoire covers a broad range of musical styles, including classical music, classical crossover, jazz and popular music. Students can also access professionally recorded audio and backing tracks, making practice more engaging while helping them develop musical awareness and performance confidence.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 1 – Designed specifically for the RSL Grade 1 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – Varied repertoire selected to develop performance skills at Grade 1 level.
Diverse Musical Styles – Combines classical repertoire with contemporary and popular music.
Professionally Recorded Audio – Provides exemplar audio and backing tracks for practice.
Fact Files – Background information about composers and repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Detailed guidance to help students approach each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Covers scales, arpeggios and technical studies required at Grade 1.
Ear Tests – Develops listening and aural response.
General Musicianship Questions – Reinforces understanding of musical concepts.
Unseen Test Preparation – Includes sight-reading and improvisation & interpretation material.
What Students Will Develop
RSL Classical Violin Grade 1 is designed to help students build on the skills acquired at Debut level, including:
Greater use of violin technique
Improved bow control and coordination
Rhythm and timing
Musical accuracy
Basic improvisation and interpretation
Aural awareness
Sight-reading
Musical terminology and understanding
Performance confidence
Stylistic awareness through varied repertoire
At Grade 1, RSL describes the student as having mastered key Debut-level skills and developed greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding, with opportunities to build on basic improvisation.
Technical Exercises
The Grade 1 technical section includes three groups:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The Grade 1 scale requirements include G major (2 octaves), D major (1 octave), A major (1 octave) and E natural minor (1 octave).
The technical material is intended to strengthen the fundamental playing skills required to perform the Grade 1 repertoire with greater control and consistency.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 1
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
Pages: 44
Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 1 (2021) is the official Grade 1 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have progressed beyond Debut level and are developing greater technical control, rhythmic confidence, coordination and musical understanding.
The book combines 10 benchmarked performance arrangements with technical exercises and supporting tests, giving students a structured resource for Grade 1 exam preparation.
Its repertoire covers a broad range of musical styles, including classical music, classical crossover, jazz and popular music. Students can also access professionally recorded audio and backing tracks, making practice more engaging while helping them develop musical awareness and performance confidence.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 1 – Designed specifically for the RSL Grade 1 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – Varied repertoire selected to develop performance skills at Grade 1 level.
Diverse Musical Styles – Combines classical repertoire with contemporary and popular music.
Professionally Recorded Audio – Provides exemplar audio and backing tracks for practice.
Fact Files – Background information about composers and repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Detailed guidance to help students approach each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Covers scales, arpeggios and technical studies required at Grade 1.
Ear Tests – Develops listening and aural response.
General Musicianship Questions – Reinforces understanding of musical concepts.
Unseen Test Preparation – Includes sight-reading and improvisation & interpretation material.
What Students Will Develop
RSL Classical Violin Grade 1 is designed to help students build on the skills acquired at Debut level, including:
Greater use of violin technique
Improved bow control and coordination
Rhythm and timing
Musical accuracy
Basic improvisation and interpretation
Aural awareness
Sight-reading
Musical terminology and understanding
Performance confidence
Stylistic awareness through varied repertoire
At Grade 1, RSL describes the student as having mastered key Debut-level skills and developed greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding, with opportunities to build on basic improvisation.
Technical Exercises
The Grade 1 technical section includes three groups:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The Grade 1 scale requirements include G major (2 octaves), D major (1 octave), A major (1 octave) and E natural minor (1 octave).
The technical material is intended to strengthen the fundamental playing skills required to perform the Grade 1 repertoire with greater control and consistency.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 1
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
Pages: 44
