Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 2 (2021) is the official Grade 2 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have progressed beyond Grade 1 and are ready to develop greater technical control, rhythmic confidence, coordination and musical understanding.
The book brings together 10 benchmarked performance arrangements, technical exercises and supporting tests in one structured resource. The repertoire covers a wide variety of musical styles, including classical, classical crossover, jazz and popular music, giving students opportunities to develop both technical skills and stylistic awareness.
Professionally arranged audio, backing tracks, piano scores and supporting resources provide additional tools for practice and exam preparation.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 2 – Designed specifically around the RSL Grade 2 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – Varied repertoire selected for Grade 2 performance development.
Wide Range of Styles – Includes classical, classical crossover, jazz and popular repertoire.
Professional Audio & Backing Tracks – Supports listening, practice and performance preparation.
Composer Fact Files – Provides useful background information about the composers and repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Helps students understand how to approach each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Includes scales, arpeggios and technical studies.
Ear Tests – Develops aural recognition and listening skills.
General Musicianship Questions – Reinforces musical understanding alongside practical playing.
Unseen Test Preparation – Includes sight-reading and improvisation & interpretation.
What Students Will Develop
RSL Classical Violin Grade 2 builds on the skills established at Grade 1 and develops:
Greater technical control
More secure bowing and coordination
Improved rhythmic accuracy
More confident finger and position work
Musical phrasing and expression
Sight-reading ability
Aural awareness
Basic improvisation and interpretation
Broader stylistic awareness
Greater musical independence
RSL describes Grade 2 as being for candidates who have mastered the key skills up to Grade 1 and have subsequently developed greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding, while continuing to develop improvisation skills.
Technical Exercises
The Grade 2 technical section is divided into three areas:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The exercises are designed to reinforce the technical foundation needed to perform the Grade 2 repertoire with greater accuracy, control and consistency.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 2
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 2 (2021) is the official Grade 2 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have progressed beyond Grade 1 and are ready to develop greater technical control, rhythmic confidence, coordination and musical understanding.
The book brings together 10 benchmarked performance arrangements, technical exercises and supporting tests in one structured resource. The repertoire covers a wide variety of musical styles, including classical, classical crossover, jazz and popular music, giving students opportunities to develop both technical skills and stylistic awareness.
Professionally arranged audio, backing tracks, piano scores and supporting resources provide additional tools for practice and exam preparation.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 2 – Designed specifically around the RSL Grade 2 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – Varied repertoire selected for Grade 2 performance development.
Wide Range of Styles – Includes classical, classical crossover, jazz and popular repertoire.
Professional Audio & Backing Tracks – Supports listening, practice and performance preparation.
Composer Fact Files – Provides useful background information about the composers and repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Helps students understand how to approach each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Includes scales, arpeggios and technical studies.
Ear Tests – Develops aural recognition and listening skills.
General Musicianship Questions – Reinforces musical understanding alongside practical playing.
Unseen Test Preparation – Includes sight-reading and improvisation & interpretation.
What Students Will Develop
RSL Classical Violin Grade 2 builds on the skills established at Grade 1 and develops:
Greater technical control
More secure bowing and coordination
Improved rhythmic accuracy
More confident finger and position work
Musical phrasing and expression
Sight-reading ability
Aural awareness
Basic improvisation and interpretation
Broader stylistic awareness
Greater musical independence
RSL describes Grade 2 as being for candidates who have mastered the key skills up to Grade 1 and have subsequently developed greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding, while continuing to develop improvisation skills.
Technical Exercises
The Grade 2 technical section is divided into three areas:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The exercises are designed to reinforce the technical foundation needed to perform the Grade 2 repertoire with greater accuracy, control and consistency.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 2
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests