In this part of the exam, candidates will be asked five questions, divided between two topics as detailed below. Next, there will be a vocal count-in after which candidates must play the rhythm to the drum backing.
Candidates will be asked to play the rhythm back, and will then be asked to identify the rhythm from two examples shown to them.Įach time the test is played it is preceded by a one-bar count-in. The examiner will play a two-bar rhythm played to a drum backing on the lowest-sounding E string. The test will be played twice.Įach time the test is played it is preceded by a one-bar vocal count-in. Candidates are required to tell the examiner whether the second note is higher or lower in pitch than the first note. The examiner will play two minims (half notes) one after the other. The backing track is continuous, so once the first playthrough has finished, the count-in of the second playing will start immediately. For each playthrough, the backing track will begin with a one-bar count-in. The first time is for candidates to practise and the second time is to perform the final version for the exam. Following the initial practice time, the examiner will play the backing track twice. The test will start and end on the tonic chord, and will only contain chords I, IV and V.Ĭandidates will first be given 90 seconds to practise, and will be given the choice of a metronome click throughout or a one-bar count-in at the beginning of the practise time. The chord symbols show the chord progression of the backing track only. At Debut, candidates only need to improvise single-note melodies in the key of C major. Additionally, candidates may ask to hear a few seconds of the tempo on a metronome before the assessed part of the test begins.Ĭontemporary Improvisation & InterpretationĬandidates will be given a five-bar chord progression in the key of C major. While the test is not played to a metronome click, candidates may ask to hear the minimum tempo on a metronome at the start of, or throughout their practice time. A four-bar single-note rhythm on the 6th string (low E), containing semibreves (whole notes), minims (half notes) and crotchets (quarter notes).Īll Sight Reading tests at Debut should be played at a recommended minimum tempo of crotchet = 60 bpm.A four-bar melody on the 1st string (high E), on the notes E, F and G, played in minims.Once candidates have decided they cannot change their mind.Ĭandidates will be given one of the following: The examiner will ask the candidate which they wish to choose before commencing. In the exam, candidates have a choice between either a Sight Reading test or a Contemporary Improvisation & Interpretation test. Supporting Tests Sight Reading or Improvisation & Interpretation
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