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RCM EXAMINATIONS
Official Examination Papers
2009 Edition
Preparatory Rudiments
The formal study of theory allows students to identify and explore elements that already form the basis of their
musical experience. It also builds aural awareness, develops analytical thinking, and encourages the creative impulse.
The study of Rudiments introduces students to the basic elements and notational conventions of music the building
blocks of musical grammar.
Preparatory Rudiments, our first and newest examination in the Rudiments stream, will launch students in their
theoretical studies and provide an enriching context for their evolving practical studies. The questions contained in
these papers reflect the requirements outlined in the Theory Syllabus, 2009 Edition.
These three Preparatory Rudiments papers are actual examination papers from the 20072008 National Music
Certificate Program examination sessions in the United States. This examination is now offered in Canada by RCM
Examinations, and it is hoped that these papers will assist students in their preparation, as well as contribute to the
ongoing development of their musicianship.
Maria Case
Chief Examiner, Theoretical Subjects
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Preparatory Rudiments
Sample Paper 1
Confirmation Number
10
1. Write the FIVE notes indicated on the keyboard directly on the staff below:
M
I
D
D
L
E
C
&
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds LOWER.
&
w bw
& #w
& w bw
?
? #w nw
bw
&
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3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.
ww
&
Example:
3
&b 4
A
? b 43
6
__________
Example: A
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
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&
b. Draw the key signature of G major in the box.
Write the scale of G major descending (going down). Use whole notes.
?
c. Write the scale of C major ascending (going up), starting on the given note.
Circle both TONIC notes.
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5. Write the following TONIC triads in the given clefs. Use whole notes.
TONICtriad of F major
&
?
#
b
&
?#
&b
7
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an eighth note
b. Name the following RESTS.
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____________________________________________
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7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.
&
&
&
j
.
j
.
continued.....
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Sample Paper 1
Question 7 continued
4
&4
3
&4
2
&4
10
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8. a. Draw ONE note which is equal to the combined value of the given notes:
Example:
h. q
q q q
e q e
q . e q q
=
=
b. Draw TWO notes which equal the value of each given note:
h.
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legato
f
ritardando
allegro
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10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions that follow.
J.C.F. Bach
3
&4
F A
?3
4
Moderato
&
F
?
P B
..
..
continued.....
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slow
Question 10 continued
moderate tempo
very fast
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Preparatory Rudiments
Sample Paper 2
Confirmation Number
10
1. Write the FIVE notes indicated on the keyboard directly on the staff below:
M
I
D
D
L
E
C
&
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds HIGHER.
? bw nw
& w #w
&w
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bw
? w bw
#w
& nw
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3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.
w
& w
Example:
c
&
&c
5
__________
Example: A
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
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4. a. Write the scale of C major ascending (going up), starting on the given note.
Circle both TONIC notes.
&
&
c. Draw the key signature of G major in the box.
Write the scale of G major ascending (going up). Use whole notes.
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Sample Paper 2
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&b
ww
w
?#
ww
w
&
ww
w
?
&
ww
w
ww
w
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a whole rest
an eighth rest
b. Name the following NOTES.
q
h
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____________________________________________
____________________________________________
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7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.
&
&
j
.
&
j .
j j
j
continued.....
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Sample Paper 2
Question 7 continued
4
&4
3
&4
2
&4
22
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Sample Paper 2
10
8. a. Draw ONE note which is equal to the combined value of the given notes:
Example:
h. q
h q q
e q e q
q . e
=
=
=
b. Draw TWO notes which equal the value of each given note:
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10
largo
at a moderate tempo
allegro
sharply detached
andante
staccato
very slow
moderato
fast
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10
10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions that follow.
Moderato
&
&
&
p C
&
Cornelius Gurlitt
(18201901)
.
..
continued.....
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________________________________
________________________________
Question 10 continued
________________________________
________________________________
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________________________________
________________________________
Preparatory Rudiments
Sample Paper 3
Confirmation Number
10
1. Name EACH of the following notes and draw corresponding lines to the keyboard.
M
I
D
D
L
E
C
&
#w
? w
_______
10
_______
bw
w
_______
_______
_______
2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds HIGHER.
#
w
n
w
&
&
? w bw
& w #w
? w
&
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& ww
_______
10
w
w
_______
w
w
ww
_______
_______
ww
_______
4. Draw lines to match each of the following notes and rests to their names.
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q
w
eighth rest
quarter note
whole note
quarter rest
half note
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w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
&
_______________________________
w w w w w
w w w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
www
w
w
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G major
C major
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F major
_____________________
_____________________
?#
&
?b
&
?
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2
&4
3
&4
& 44
3
&4
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Example:
How many
How many
How many
How many
How many
How many
h = w
q = h .
e =
q = w
e =
q =
q .
2
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_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
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10
largo
moderato
allegro
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&b
Andante
&b
?b
A
?b
A
Trk
. DanielJ Gottlob
J
C
. j
& b F . j
?
________________________________
________________________________
e. Name the size (number only) of the interval in the box at letter C.
_________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
i. Is the second line of this piece louder or softer than the first? _______________________
j. Explain the meaning of Andante.
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