I’ve gone through all 4 of the Grade 1 aural test sections here, explaining what you have to do, how to try and find the answers, and what to listen out for. Hope it’s useful!
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@imankhodaei70623 жыл бұрын
She's my teacher and I look forward to our half hour learning sessions every week. They have become the highlight of my life.
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
That’s such a lovely thing to say, thank you Iman!
@EmilyandPaulHarding Жыл бұрын
Kety was my teacher mostly throughout secondary school all the way to sixth form. She's one of the big reasons I also wanted to be a music teacher... she's absolutely brilliant! A total professional and utter legend. x
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
Emily, what a very generous and fabulous message to leave! Thank you so much, that is so lovely of you x
@priyangawarnakulasuriya8314 Жыл бұрын
I feel so much better after watching this because i was so worried i would go wrong and i am not worried anymore, your a great teacher
@rashidawilkinson32976 ай бұрын
So clear and helpful thank you. I’m an older lady taking grade 1 soon and have been worrying about this part of the exam 😅xx
@katystrudwick4496 ай бұрын
Good luck! So glad the video is helpful :)
@danwhite1983 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Katy I can see you’re a great teacher. Thinking of doing grade one even though I’m 40 and more of a guitar player, accidentally got hooked on piano too 🙂
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
That’s very kind of you to say, thanks Dan! Good for you with the piano & guitar, good luck if you decide to go for the exam!
@christineangelofmusic12 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow! Thank you! I just sent in my vocal audition for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (formerly called "The Mormon Tabernacle Choir). I will not find out my results from the audition for about 2 weeks. And then, if I pass, I'll the test will be about 2 weeks after that! In the meantime of waiting for our results, we are encouraged to prepare for the 2-hour test! :P I'm a self-taught pianist (beginning at age 14... and I've wanted to be in this choir since I was that age and dreams of "someday" being in this choir. My someday is finally here! But I've had plenty of incorrect self-taught decades of experience!;)) I've memorized many chords with my left hand, have good pitch, and a fairly large range of octaves, and my clapping actually comes naturally, but I worry if I will know enough like "register" I have developed some of these things without knowing the names of what I'm doing. I also don't know some of the vocabulary words like "key register" and I've developed some sloppy habits, and I wasn't sure how I'd fare on the test, but I feel some confidence from your examples. I am very grateful for some natural God-given gifts with music. With prayer and practice, I'm hoping to get in! I don't suppose you could point me to a few of your videos that would cover the following (though this did some of those things), ...OR BETTER YET... make a video on auditioning for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. I think it might actually make you an overnight success with the hundreds of us who are vying to get into this world-renowned choir but aren't sure if we have what it takes to pass the theory test. What do they mean by Tonal Center, Key tone, Register...etc... I'm not sure what they will have me do on those. Here is a basic outline of what we will be tested on. (Please consider making a video. Then every summer at this same time, when people research how to audition test for Tabernacle Choir, your search results will be there! Have I sold you on the great idea yet?! :) :) :) ==== They write on the application form: "...Advanced study in music theory is not required to obtain the scores necessary to advance to the in-person auditions. [One must get 80% on the exam]... Notation of pitch Time division Note and rest values Time signatures Intervals Basic scales Major scales Minor scales Key signatures Triads 2. Areas Covered on the Music Skills Assessment The Music Skills Assessment includes the following tests, some of which are written while others require you to listen and select the best answer. Music Fundamentals (written) Tonal Memory (aural) • Listen to a solid chord and an arpeggiated chord. • Decide if the first, second, third, or fourth note of the arpeggiated chord is changed from the notes in the solid chord. Melody Recognition (aural) • Listen to a melody played alone, then harmonized. • In the harmonized version, decide if the melody is in the highest, middle, or lowest part. Pitch Recognition (aural) • Listen to the key tone (first note shown), and determine the pitch of the second note. • Decide if the first, second, third, or none of the pitches following the key tone is the pitch shown. Major-Minor Mode Discrimination (aural) • Listen to the two chords in question. Decide if they are major or minor. • Listen to a phrase. Decide if it is in major or minor or if it changes mode. Feeling for Tonal Center (key tone, key center) (aural) • Listen to four chords of the key. Then listen to three tones played separately, and decide which is the key tone. • Listen to a phrase. Decide which of the notes is the key tone. Auditory-Visual Discrimination (aural and visual) • Listen to four measures. Identify which measures are played differently in pitch from the notation. • Listen to four measures. Identify which measures are played differently in rhythm from the notation. Musical Aptitude (aural) • Your natural aptitude for musical activity is tested by a series of short musical statements followed by musical answers. You are asked to determine whether they are alike or different, either tonally or rhythmically. ==== Wouldn't it be fun to go over these in a new video this week? I'd be happy to be a zoom guest and be the "test take" if you'd like to make it more interesting. :) Well, I know this is a long shot, but I thought I'd ask you anyhow. You are very gifted at the piano and your singing was pleasant too! I wish you all the best, even if you don't want to make a video on this! Regards, Christine
@WillowColchester4 ай бұрын
my exam is today and i have been so worried, thank you for helping!
@katystrudwick4494 ай бұрын
Ah I’m so glad that this video was helpful for you! Hope your exam went really well :)
@WillowColchester4 ай бұрын
@@katystrudwick449 thank you so so much! I got a merit so I am very happy and now I know what it is like to sit an exam I will definitely continue with piano.
@katystrudwick4494 ай бұрын
@@WillowColchester oh congratulations! And I’m so glad you’re going to continue :) enjoy!
@johnharvey28502 жыл бұрын
I hope my examiner is as friendly as you in two weeks! Thank you 😊
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
Ah that’s really kind of you to say! Good luck :)
@magic_1vr1712 жыл бұрын
I have my first piano grade test in July and was very scared,after watching this video I am not as scared so thank you very much :)
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
Ah good luck! And I’m so glad that the video was helpful for you :)
@kenneth2656 Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration Katy your enthusiasm positively glows.
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
That’s so kind of you to say! Thank you :)
@alanpavett20212 жыл бұрын
Poppy here, David's granddaughter. That video was brilliant and really useful. I have my grade 1 recorder exam on Saturday and you have made everything clear and you really inspired me to grow my confidence. Merci Beaucop
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
That’s so good to hear, Poppy, thank you! Good luck on Saturday :) 🎶
@coronationstreetsuperbcuts Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, my exam is in around 2 weeks and I was a little nervous for this section of the exam but I’m excited now! 😊
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear! Good luck :) and enjoy it!
@pelinalabdi6794 Жыл бұрын
I have my test in March, it’s close, you helped me a lot.
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
I’m very glad to hear it’s helpful for you :) good luck!
@pelinalabdi6794 Жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you
@skullbonefortnitefilms41562 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos. They are a great help.
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you find them useful!
@ekislessons81573 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you made this tutorial This helped me ALOT in Aural training Thanks
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Ah I’m so glad it was useful for you! Thanks for your feedback :)
@user-rt3li8ic2q5 ай бұрын
Great tips, thanks ❤
@davidpavett83762 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks a lot. Much appreciated (for my granddaughter doing her first recorder exam).
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I’m really glad you (and your granddaughter!) found it useful :) good luck for her exam!
@davidpavett83762 жыл бұрын
@@katystrudwick449 She passed very well. Thanks for your help.
@Owenfication2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Katy. This has prepared me for my aural exam today. You explained it very well :)
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful for you!
@jspaul262 жыл бұрын
You’re an excellent teacher 👏
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you so much! I hope it’s a useful video :)
@SarahJones-vg4cb3 жыл бұрын
I'm in my 40s and I'm going to do Grade 1. This is SO helpful, thank you!
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Ah I’m so glad it’s been helpful, Sarah! Good luck ☺️
@ariesaries90332 жыл бұрын
I’m 51 now and I’ve taken Music Theory Grade 4 exam already by self-study. I’m going to practice Grade 1 piano and aural.
@eloisetutors Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this! I feel a lot less nervous now 😂
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
you’re so welcome, Eloise!
@pelinalabdi6794 Жыл бұрын
Hello, ypu are such a great teacher thank you! By the way, do you know anyone called David dear?
@rebeccajones3348 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining this so well.
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
you’re so welcome! Glad it’s helpful for you :)
@kartikasari5183 жыл бұрын
You are very helpful!!! Thank u so much. Very detailed.
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful for you!
@devivengadasalam31953 жыл бұрын
Wow you are great You helped me with my abrsm exam Thank you
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear, I’m so glad the video was useful for you!
@devivengadasalam31953 жыл бұрын
Hi, would you mind doing a tutorial for abrsm grade 1 sight reading I am going to sit for my grade 1 abrsm exam this year and I am really bad at sight reading.😖😖😖 Thanks
@stephenwhatley85942 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you.
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Stephen! Glad you found it useful :)
@sophd19913 жыл бұрын
This is so good. Thank you. You’re great.
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad it’s helpful!
@joannaharrop3 жыл бұрын
this is amazing!!
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
@jodelleasumadu71554 ай бұрын
Can you please do a video on grade 2 aural test
@francescopelliccio36233 жыл бұрын
you're a great teacher!! :)
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bubblesroblox12 жыл бұрын
I’m about to do my grade 1 exam,so this helped a lot
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to hear that it has helped :) good luck with your exam!
@bubblesroblox12 жыл бұрын
@@katystrudwick449 aww Thank you it is in 1 week
@3rebella Жыл бұрын
@@bubblesroblox1 im doing mine tomorrow 😭
@taesha53188 ай бұрын
Thanku mam this is very helpful video for me but i need some more practice love from India mam 🇮🇳
@nickytwotimes73 Жыл бұрын
This is so useful, thank you.
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
So glad you found it helpful!
@thegamingaaron4046 Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful Thank you very much
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@skdkgaming23273 жыл бұрын
It was a wonderful and helpful practicing especially for me , bcz I am going to attend grade 1 for the first time , I has little curiosity but now it's not. Thank you for the wonderful contractions among us. Bye bye
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Ah I’m so glad it was helpful for you! Good luck for your exam :)
@lailaabdelhadi14103 жыл бұрын
Best aural test video,thank u a million time ❤️
@Munaroh12752 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful. Thank you!
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@bentaye2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, that was very clear. For the clapping exercise, do they play it only once, or can you ask them to replay it a few times if you're not sure?
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
It’s just once through, though you can ask for it again it’s best if you can join in on the first time :)
@Kaori.Sandberg2 жыл бұрын
This is the best tutorial for aural test. Where can I find similar Vedio for grade 2 and grade 3?
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
I’m sure there are some around on youtube :) I haven’t done any for the other grades yet - would that be useful?
@Kaori.Sandberg2 жыл бұрын
@@katystrudwick449 yes definitely, looking forward to yours. I have been looking around, finally I found yours ( of grade 1) is the most clearly explained and easiest to understand.
@peizhiliang3473 ай бұрын
Can you do a more recent one
@rmandraya3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
So glad it’s useful!
@poechakko2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU.
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@Almaconks3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@katystrudwick449 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alma!
@Grey911red2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@katystrudwick4492 жыл бұрын
you’re welcome!
@Rwitapa_Halder3 жыл бұрын
It was very helpful
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad!
@natiduck34393 жыл бұрын
Could you ask the examiner to play it again? Btw you're a great teacher!
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Hiya, yes you can definitely ask the examiner to play any of the music again :)
@FireFoxGaming563 жыл бұрын
Hello Katy, and thank you for this really helpful video. I will be taking my grade 8 soon hopefully. May I know if you are an examiner for ABRSM?
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found this helpful - good luck for your Grade 8!!
@FireFoxGaming563 жыл бұрын
@@katystrudwick449 thank you m’aam
@robmoore999999 Жыл бұрын
very good
@jamesvernon77473 жыл бұрын
This is fabulous. I’m 47 and I am starting to plan to do the guitar grade exams. I was worried about this part and your video gave me such confidence, do you give online lessons?
@katystrudwick4493 жыл бұрын
Ah, that’s great to hear James!
@1212saeid3 жыл бұрын
Ryan is my name
@deepaktrivedi45302 жыл бұрын
atleast i can pass the aural test 😙
@antoniamulley54903 жыл бұрын
I definitely didn't try and find a grade 1 tutorial as a grade 8 flute player to feel good about myself. definitely not.
@arrianah50802 жыл бұрын
if ur a flautist why did u pick a piano exam xD
@antoniamulley54902 жыл бұрын
It’s not a piano exam it’s just a grade 1 exam for all instruments I’m pretty sure
@arrianah50802 жыл бұрын
@@antoniamulley5490 oh yeahhhh!! gahahahaah im so stupid😂😂