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RSL Classical Violin Grade 5 (2021)
Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 5 (2021) is the official Grade 5 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have consolidated their intermediate-level playing and are developing greater technical control, musical expression and stylistic awareness.
The book features 10 benchmarked performance arrangements across Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop styles. It is supported by professionally recorded audio, backing tracks, piano scores, composer fact files and performance walkthroughs, providing resources for both practice and examination preparation.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 5 – Designed for the RSL Grade 5 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – Varied repertoire for Grade 5 performance.
Multiple Musical Styles – Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop.
Exemplar Audio & Backing Tracks – Supports listening, practice and performance.
Piano Scores – Enables practice with piano accompaniment.
Composer Fact Files – Provides background information about the repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Offers guidance for approaching each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Includes scales, arpeggios and technical studies.
Supporting Tests – Covers sight-reading or improvisation and interpretation, ear tests and general musicianship.
Featured Repertoire
Moderato from Sonatine for Violin and Piano – Germaine Tailleferre
Yellow Bird – Norman Luboff Choir
La Bella Cubana – José White
Hay Barn Blues – Nikki Iles
Danse Macabre – Camille Saint-Saëns
Theme from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) – John Williams
Berceuse, Op. 16 – Gabriel Fauré
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
I See Fire – Ed Sheeran
Don't Start Now – Dua Lipa
What Students Will Develop
Grade 5 builds on the skills developed through Grade 4 and supports students in developing:
Greater technical control
More complex rhythms and coordination
Stronger musical expression
Stylistic awareness
Sight-reading skills
Aural and melodic-recall skills
Improvisation and interpretation
General musicianship
Greater confidence and independence in performance
RSL describes Grade 5 as the stage where students have fully consolidated intermediate-level playing, with increased technical ability, rhythmic complexity, coordination and musical understanding. Students are also expected to demonstrate a good sense of expression and a strong grasp of stylistic awareness.
Technical Exercises
Grade 5 technical work is divided into:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The 2021 Grade 5 requirements include major and minor scales across two- and three-octave ranges, including G, A, D♭, E♭ and F major, together with G, A, B, C♯ and E minor. Arpeggios and technical studies further develop control, coordination and fluency.
Supporting Tests
Grade 5 includes:
Technical Exercises
Sight Reading or Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests – Melodic Recall
General Musicianship Questions
For sight-reading, RSL specifies an unseen piece of approximately 8–12 bars, with candidates given preparation time before performing it.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 5
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
RSL Classical Violin Grade 5 (2021)
Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 5 (2021) is the official Grade 5 book for the RSL Classical Violin syllabus, designed for students who have consolidated their intermediate-level playing and are developing greater technical control, musical expression and stylistic awareness.
The book features 10 benchmarked performance arrangements across Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop styles. It is supported by professionally recorded audio, backing tracks, piano scores, composer fact files and performance walkthroughs, providing resources for both practice and examination preparation.
Key Features
Official RSL Classical Violin Grade 5 – Designed for the RSL Grade 5 syllabus.
10 Benchmarked Arrangements – Varied repertoire for Grade 5 performance.
Multiple Musical Styles – Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop.
Exemplar Audio & Backing Tracks – Supports listening, practice and performance.
Piano Scores – Enables practice with piano accompaniment.
Composer Fact Files – Provides background information about the repertoire.
Performance Walkthroughs – Offers guidance for approaching each arrangement.
Technical Exercises – Includes scales, arpeggios and technical studies.
Supporting Tests – Covers sight-reading or improvisation and interpretation, ear tests and general musicianship.
Featured Repertoire
Moderato from Sonatine for Violin and Piano – Germaine Tailleferre
Yellow Bird – Norman Luboff Choir
La Bella Cubana – José White
Hay Barn Blues – Nikki Iles
Danse Macabre – Camille Saint-Saëns
Theme from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) – John Williams
Berceuse, Op. 16 – Gabriel Fauré
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
I See Fire – Ed Sheeran
Don't Start Now – Dua Lipa
What Students Will Develop
Grade 5 builds on the skills developed through Grade 4 and supports students in developing:
Greater technical control
More complex rhythms and coordination
Stronger musical expression
Stylistic awareness
Sight-reading skills
Aural and melodic-recall skills
Improvisation and interpretation
General musicianship
Greater confidence and independence in performance
RSL describes Grade 5 as the stage where students have fully consolidated intermediate-level playing, with increased technical ability, rhythmic complexity, coordination and musical understanding. Students are also expected to demonstrate a good sense of expression and a strong grasp of stylistic awareness.
Technical Exercises
Grade 5 technical work is divided into:
Group A – Scales
Group B – Arpeggios
Group C – Technical Studies
The 2021 Grade 5 requirements include major and minor scales across two- and three-octave ranges, including G, A, D♭, E♭ and F major, together with G, A, B, C♯ and E minor. Arpeggios and technical studies further develop control, coordination and fluency.
Supporting Tests
Grade 5 includes:
Technical Exercises
Sight Reading or Improvisation & Interpretation
Ear Tests – Melodic Recall
General Musicianship Questions
For sight-reading, RSL specifies an unseen piece of approximately 8–12 bars, with candidates given preparation time before performing it.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 5
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Performance repertoire, technical exercises and supporting tests
