Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge, interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Criteria
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 3 entrants.
Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument
Position changes showing sound inner ear ability and a developed knowledge of the finger board
A well projected resonance, full and clear sound quality
Technical facility, to allow:
Accurate and prompt performance of all technical work from memory at the minimum tempo or faster with bowing patterns as specified in this syllabus
Systematic fingering in technical work
A developing control of co-ordination between left and right hands
Position changes showing Knowledge of the fingerboard and a developing inner ear ability
Developing ability to use bow speed and bow division to enhance musical phrasing and expression
A sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures
Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations
A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period
Increased awareness of intonation and fine pitch discrimination
A developing awareness of appropriate bow strokes at moderate tempi eg: Detaché, legato, staccato, martelé, spiccato, hook strokes, with the addition of sautillé
Able to tune the instrument with competence
A developing awareness of vibrato as a tool for enhancing tone and musical expression