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Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 6 is an advanced-level violin syllabus book designed to support students preparing for their Grade 6 examination. It combines a diverse selection of classical and contemporary repertoire with technical exercises, ear tests, musicianship questions and unseen tests.
The repertoire covers Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop styles, giving students opportunities to develop both traditional violin technique and broader musical expression. Performance pieces can be used for the RSL Grade Exam and Performance Certificate.
Key Features
10 benchmarked arrangements covering a wide range of musical styles
Downloadable audio for listening and practice
Professionally arranged and recorded backing tracks
Fact Files with composer and repertoire information
Walkthroughs providing guidance for each arrangement
Technical Exercises covering scales, arpeggios and technical studies
Ear Tests and General Musicianship Questions
Unseen tests for Grade 6–8 include Quick Study Pieces
Suitable for structured exam preparation and independent practice
Featured Repertoire
The Grade 6 repertoire includes:
Awaken – Damien Escobar
Nocturne – Lili Boulanger
Ticklin’ Toes – Florence Price
Allegro from Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371 – George Frideric Handel
Laughing Raindrops – Aaron Minsky
He’s a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt & Geoff Zanelli
On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter
Survivor – Destiny’s Child
The Lover’s Dance – Edward W. Hardy
Allegro moderato from Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 1a – Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges
What Students Will Develop
Grade 6 expands on the technical and musical skills developed in earlier grades. Students work on:
More secure command of the violin
Greater control of tone and bowing
More advanced scales, arpeggios and technical patterns
Rhythmic accuracy and coordination
Musical phrasing, dynamics and stylistic interpretation
Listening and melodic recall
Sight-reading and/or preparation for unseen musical material
General musicianship and understanding of the performed repertoire
The syllabus is designed to encourage confident and expressive performance across different musical styles.
Technical Exercises
Grade 6 contains three technical groups:
Group A – Scales: Includes 3-octave major and minor scales, 2-octave scales, chromatic scales and double-stopped scales in thirds and sixths.
Group B – Arpeggios: Grade-specific arpeggio requirements performed unaccompanied.
Group C – Technical Studies: Selected technical studies from the Grade 6 book.
For example, the Grade 6 syllabus includes B♭ major and B♭ minor over three octaves, C, E♭ and F♯ major/minor over two octaves, chromatic scales beginning on B♭ and C, and double-stopped scales in thirds and sixths.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 6
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Repertoire, audio, Fact Files, Walkthroughs, Technical Exercises, Ear Tests and General Musicianship Questions
Overview
RSL Classical Violin Grade 6 is an advanced-level violin syllabus book designed to support students preparing for their Grade 6 examination. It combines a diverse selection of classical and contemporary repertoire with technical exercises, ear tests, musicianship questions and unseen tests.
The repertoire covers Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz and Pop styles, giving students opportunities to develop both traditional violin technique and broader musical expression. Performance pieces can be used for the RSL Grade Exam and Performance Certificate.
Key Features
10 benchmarked arrangements covering a wide range of musical styles
Downloadable audio for listening and practice
Professionally arranged and recorded backing tracks
Fact Files with composer and repertoire information
Walkthroughs providing guidance for each arrangement
Technical Exercises covering scales, arpeggios and technical studies
Ear Tests and General Musicianship Questions
Unseen tests for Grade 6–8 include Quick Study Pieces
Suitable for structured exam preparation and independent practice
Featured Repertoire
The Grade 6 repertoire includes:
Awaken – Damien Escobar
Nocturne – Lili Boulanger
Ticklin’ Toes – Florence Price
Allegro from Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371 – George Frideric Handel
Laughing Raindrops – Aaron Minsky
He’s a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt & Geoff Zanelli
On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter
Survivor – Destiny’s Child
The Lover’s Dance – Edward W. Hardy
Allegro moderato from Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 1a – Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges
What Students Will Develop
Grade 6 expands on the technical and musical skills developed in earlier grades. Students work on:
More secure command of the violin
Greater control of tone and bowing
More advanced scales, arpeggios and technical patterns
Rhythmic accuracy and coordination
Musical phrasing, dynamics and stylistic interpretation
Listening and melodic recall
Sight-reading and/or preparation for unseen musical material
General musicianship and understanding of the performed repertoire
The syllabus is designed to encourage confident and expressive performance across different musical styles.
Technical Exercises
Grade 6 contains three technical groups:
Group A – Scales: Includes 3-octave major and minor scales, 2-octave scales, chromatic scales and double-stopped scales in thirds and sixths.
Group B – Arpeggios: Grade-specific arpeggio requirements performed unaccompanied.
Group C – Technical Studies: Selected technical studies from the Grade 6 book.
For example, the Grade 6 syllabus includes B♭ major and B♭ minor over three octaves, C, E♭ and F♯ major/minor over two octaves, chromatic scales beginning on B♭ and C, and double-stopped scales in thirds and sixths.
Product Details
Brand: RSL Awards
Series: RSL Classical Violin
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 6
Syllabus: 2021
Publisher: RSL Awards
Repertoire: 10 benchmarked arrangements
Includes: Repertoire, audio, Fact Files, Walkthroughs, Technical Exercises, Ear Tests and General Musicianship Questions
