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Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 3 (2021) is the official Grade 3 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have progressed through Grades 1 and 2 and are ready to consolidate their beginner-level skills while developing greater technical and musical independence.
The book combines 10 benchmarked performance arrangements with technical exercises and supporting tests, providing a structured resource for Grade 3 examination preparation.
Its repertoire covers classical, classical crossover, jazz and popular styles, giving students opportunities to develop different playing techniques and broader musical awareness. Professionally recorded audio, backing tracks and piano scores provide additional support for listening, practice and performance preparation.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 3 – Developed specifically for the RSL Grade 3 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – A varied collection of pieces designed for Grade 3 performance.
Classical & Contemporary Repertoire – Combines established classical works with jazz and popular music.
Professional Audio & Backing Tracks – Supports practice, listening and musical interpretation.
Composer Fact Files – Provides background information about the composers and repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Offers guidance for approaching each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Includes scales, arpeggios and technical studies.
Ear Tests – Develops melodic listening and aural response.
General Musicianship Questions – Reinforces practical understanding of musical concepts.
Unseen Test Preparation – Includes sight-reading and improvisation & interpretation.
What Students Will Develop
RSL Classical Violin Grade 3 builds on the skills developed through Grades 1 and 2, helping students develop:
Greater technical control
Improved bowing and left-hand coordination
More secure rhythmic accuracy
Greater musical fluency
Musical phrasing and expression
Developing stylistic awareness
Sight-reading skills
Aural recognition and melodic recall
Improvisation and interpretation
General musicianship
Greater confidence in performance
RSL describes Grade 3 candidates as having mastered the key skills up to Grade 2 and subsequently developed greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding, with the beginnings of stylistic awareness and more confident improvisation.
Technical Exercises
The Grade 3 technical section is divided into:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The 2021 Grade 3 requirements include major and minor scales across a wider range of keys, together with chromatic scale work and arpeggios. Technical studies further develop bow control, coordination and consistency.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 3
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 3 (2021) is the official Grade 3 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have progressed through Grades 1 and 2 and are ready to consolidate their beginner-level skills while developing greater technical and musical independence.
The book combines 10 benchmarked performance arrangements with technical exercises and supporting tests, providing a structured resource for Grade 3 examination preparation.
Its repertoire covers classical, classical crossover, jazz and popular styles, giving students opportunities to develop different playing techniques and broader musical awareness. Professionally recorded audio, backing tracks and piano scores provide additional support for listening, practice and performance preparation.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 3 – Developed specifically for the RSL Grade 3 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – A varied collection of pieces designed for Grade 3 performance.
Classical & Contemporary Repertoire – Combines established classical works with jazz and popular music.
Professional Audio & Backing Tracks – Supports practice, listening and musical interpretation.
Composer Fact Files – Provides background information about the composers and repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Offers guidance for approaching each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Includes scales, arpeggios and technical studies.
Ear Tests – Develops melodic listening and aural response.
General Musicianship Questions – Reinforces practical understanding of musical concepts.
Unseen Test Preparation – Includes sight-reading and improvisation & interpretation.
What Students Will Develop
RSL Classical Violin Grade 3 builds on the skills developed through Grades 1 and 2, helping students develop:
Greater technical control
Improved bowing and left-hand coordination
More secure rhythmic accuracy
Greater musical fluency
Musical phrasing and expression
Developing stylistic awareness
Sight-reading skills
Aural recognition and melodic recall
Improvisation and interpretation
General musicianship
Greater confidence in performance
RSL describes Grade 3 candidates as having mastered the key skills up to Grade 2 and subsequently developed greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding, with the beginnings of stylistic awareness and more confident improvisation.
Technical Exercises
The Grade 3 technical section is divided into:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The 2021 Grade 3 requirements include major and minor scales across a wider range of keys, together with chromatic scale work and arpeggios. Technical studies further develop bow control, coordination and consistency.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 3
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
