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Harmonica
Premiere
The Rockschool Harmonica Method books are a great way to introduce contemporary harmonica skills to students who are new to the instrument. These books support the progression into the Graded Music system and will prepare readers for a lifelong journey into playing and enjoying music.
The Rockschool Harmonica Method Premiere Book takes students from the beginnings of learning to play the instrument, through to being able to perform songs for a Rockschool Premiere grade exam.
Estimated Examination Time:
- Performance Certificate: 10 minutes (approx.)
Purchase Your Book & Exam Entry
Rockschool Harmonica Method Book 1 has everything you need to start learning to play the harmonica, through to being able to perform songs for a Rockschool Premiere grade exam.
- 12 progressive topics
- Newly composed exercises, games & pieces
- Two ‘Hit Tunes’ and three specially composed songs arranged for Premiere level harmonica students
- Accompanying harmonica parts for group learning/duets/teachers
- Professionally recorded backing tracks
- Downloadable audio
Harmonica Method - Premiere
The Rockschool Harmonica Method books are a great way to introduce contemporary harmonica skills ...
Graded Music Exam: Premiere
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Performance Pieces
In Rockschool Harmonica Method Book 1, there is a mix of two ‘Hit Tunes’ and three specially composed songs arranged for Premiere level harmonica students.
Hit Tunes
- Hold Back the River – James Bay
- Shotgun – George Ezra
Rockschool Originals
- Highland Spring
- The Canyon
- Summer Dreams
Exam Structure
There is one type of exam available at Premiere, a Performance Certificate.
Performance Certificate
| 5 performance pieces only. | These account for 20% of the exam mark each. |
Assessment Criteria
Performance Certificate
| Attainment Band | Distinction | Merit | Pass | Below Pass | Below Pass 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Range | 18-20 | 15-17 | 12-14 | 6-11 | 0-5 |
| Command of Instrument | Consistently clear production of sound and even tone quality throughout | Mostly clear production of sound and even tone quality overall | Some clear production of sound and generally even tone quality | Sound produced is unclear with uneven quality of tone produced | No attempt and/or incomplete performance |
| Sync or Pulse | Performance consistently synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained | Performance mostly synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained | Performance sometimes synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained | Performance not synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse not maintained | No attempt and/or incomplete performance |
| Accuracy & Understanding | All of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated throughout. Understanding of musical structure shown all of the time. | Most of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated overall. Understanding of musical structure shown most of the time. | Some of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills generally demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure shown some of the time. | Written music not accurately performed or equivalent skills not demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure not evidenced. | No attempt and/or incomplete performance |
| Style & Expression | Consistently convincing projection of the music. | Mostly convincing projection of the music. | Some convincing projection of the music. | Music not convincingly projected. | No attempt and/or incomplete performance |
