RCM Double Bass Grade 5

Continues the repertoire + studies + technical-tests model. Ear tests now include interval identification/singing (major and minor 3rds and 6ths, perfect 4th/5th/octave above; 3rds, 5th, octave below) and a ~seven-note melody playback in G, D, or A major. Sight reading IS required at this grade: play a melody about equal to Grade 3 difficulty plus clap/tap a rhythm. Theory co-requisite listed as 'Preliminary Rudiments' (older theory naming from the 2002 Theory Syllabus, differing from the 'Basic Rudiments' naming in the 2013 viola/cello editions). Confidence high for STRUCTURE and co-requisite naming (read directly from the 2004 PDF). This is based on the RCM Double Bass Syllabus, 2004 Edition (filename doublebasssyll_2004_online on the official RCM CDN; verified directly from the PDF; the PDF preface explicitly states 'The 2004 edition of the Double Bass Syllabus ... replaces all previous double bass syllabi'). THIS IS THE OLDER-EDITION INSTRUMENT FLAGGED IN THE CAVEAT: its level naming and list structure DIFFER from the 2021 violin and 2013 viola/cello. Its referenced theory syllabus is the Theory Syllabus 2002 edition, and theory subject names (e.g. 'Preliminary Rudiments') differ from the newer editions. As of this research I could NOT confirm a newer double bass edition exists on the official RCM CDN.; the exact repertoire lists and mark breakdown change by edition, so confirm the current requirements on the official RCM syllabus.

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