RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – FREE Practice Exam with 10 Tips
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Here are 10 Tips for successful completion of the RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam.
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TOP 10 Tips for RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam Preparation
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #1
When naming notes on the staff to corresponding keys on the keyboard: Always find the “pitch” for Middle C first. Find where Middle C would be on the staff and on the keyboard. Are the notes above or below Middle C?
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #2
When identifying which note on the staff sounds higher or lower in pitch: Draw a small keyboard at the bottom of the page. Start by drawing a group of two popsicle sticks and then a group of three popsicle sticks. Then use the keyboard to find the pitch of each note.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #3
When naming an interval size: A Melodic interval – Two notes one note beside the other (separate). A melodic interval can be ascending (going up) or descending (going down). The lower (bottom) note is always counted as 1, even if it is not the first note of the interval.
BONUS UMT Tip
When writing an interval above a given note: A Harmonic interval – Two notes one above the other (together). A harmonic 1st and a harmonic 2nd are written one note beside the other (touching). A harmonic interval is played together, both notes at the same time.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #4
Writing scales: When using a Key Signature, the Key Signature must be written before the scale begins. When using accidentals, the accidental is written in front of the note.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #5
Writing triads: Read the instructions carefully to see whether you are using accidentals or a Key Signature. Solid (blocked) triads are written one note above the other. The notes in a Solid (blocked) triad in root position will be either all lines or all spaces.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #6
Identifying correct or incorrect rests in a measure: Use scoops, Basic Beat and pulses to determine if the rests have been written correctly. Rests follow these rules: Strong + weak, Medium + weak; weak ~ weak and weak ~ Medium.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #7
When identifying the combined value of notes: Write the value below each note and rest.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #8
When identifying the correct Time Signature: Scoop the Basic Beats. Add up the number of scoops in each measure.
BONUS UMT Tip
When adding bar lines to complete a rhythm: Scoop the Basic Beats. Use a ruler to draw the bar lines.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #9
When matching Italian Terms with the correct definition: Match the definitions that you know first. Then look at the ones that you are not sure of and find the matches for them from the remaining definitions.
- RCM Preparatory Rudiments Exam – UMT Tip #10
When analyzing an excerpt of music: Read the questions carefully. Underline the important words. An “excerpt” is part of a piece of music.
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