RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – FREE Practice Exam with 10 Tips
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Here are 10 Tips for successful completion of the RCM Basic Rudiments Exam. These 10 UMT Tips are included in the FREE Practice Exam.
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TOP 10 Tips for RCM Basic Rudiments Exam Preparation
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #1
Before beginning your exam, write out the Circle of Fifths. Write the order of flats and sharps. Write the Major keys on the outside of the circle and the relative minor keys on the inside of the circle.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #2
When writing triads built on the Tonic, Subdominant or Dominant notes: The Tonic is the first note of the scale, the Subdominant is the fourth note and the Dominant is the fifth note.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #3
When naming or writing intervals: Intervals of a 1, 4, 5 and 8 are Perfect. Intervals of a 2, 3, 6 and 7 can be Major or minor. Intervals are based upon the Major Scale of the lowest note.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #4
When rewriting a melody at the same pitch in the alternate clef: Dynamics are written below the Treble Staff and above the Bass Staff. A fermata is always written above the Staff.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #5
When identifying scales: Use the Circle of Fifths to determine your two choices, Major or relative minor, for the Key Signature. Identify the Tonic Note and observe any accidentals.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #6
When identifying distances between 2 notes: A chromatic semitone uses the same letter names. A diatonic semitone, a whole tone and an enharmonic equivalent all use neighbouring (next door) letter names.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #7
When adding bar lines to complete a rhythm: A Triplet is three notes played in the time of two notes of the same value. An anacrusis is an upbeat, an incomplete measure. The incomplete measures at the beginning and at the end of the rhythm will equal one complete measure.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #8
When adding rests to complete a measure: Draw rests carefully. Observe where each rest starts and ends.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #9
When matching musical terms to English definitions: Start by answering the definitions that you know. Cross off the letter name beside each definition as you match it with the correct term.
- RCM Basic Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #10
When analyzing an excerpt of music: To “explain” a sign or term means to give the definition for that sign or term.
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