ABRSM Music Performance Grade Exam Recording Tips & Example

This video is giving you an idea how to do the recording of Performance Grade Exam.
From ABRSM updated 'Special COVID-19 arrangements for accompaniment in remotely-assessed exams', it said:
Live accompaniment, as detailed in the relevant syllabuses, is normally required. However, while social distancing requirements are in place, we are offering flexibility to singers and instrumentalists who must usually have an accompanist (or duet partner) on the day of their exam. There are a number of options available, which we will accept for remotely-assessed exams until at least 31 January 2021.
You could use 'Pre-recorded accompaniment, Commercial backing track'.
Link: gb.abrsm.org/m...
Thanks for watching! Best Luck to your exam!
Performer: Yushan Li Location: London Date: 28/10/2020

[@rebeccamouse9294]

It was very thoughtful for you to make this video. Thank you for actually showing how it should be done.

[@carlitos5336]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheYim000000]

Nice to see you new video. Great information and great performance.

[@lana.notdelray_dh]

This was very informative and detailed thank you so so much this is very helpful to me ❤❤

[@recordclassicalmusic]

Thanks for sharing Yushan!

[@ArturoSernaMusic]

this is helpful. However, some schools say the programme at the beginning and then the student just plays through as a performance. I find that more performance like. But really helpful video. thanks

[@lalitharay5577]

This is very helpful. Are we allowed to use the book while taking the exam or should it be memorised?

[@Sophia-D]

You can use the book

[@lalitharay5577]

Thank you

[@violetta.setsuna]

Thanks very much for your sharing! If I’m going to use recorded accompaniments which are recorded on my ownself (instead of commercial ones), do I need to declare in the video? Do I need to show the devices (phone & speaker) I’m using for playing the accompaniment recordings? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@treblemusicvinhomesquan9]

@yushanli8648: Please help us and answer the question. Be grateful

[@benjaminstraker-bennett4066]

Hi thanks for the video, can you suggest a mic that would be good for recording the violin?

[@Yeaggerr]

You won't really need a mic, just speak loudly and clearly.

[@benjaminstraker-bennett4066]

@@Yeaggerr no for recording violin as the phones can make the sound of the violin bad.

[@isaackwok6651]

This video is really helpful

[@jellybean5711]

Thanks for your video. So for Abrsm violin exam we don’t need a real person as a pianist to play /accompany ? Just use thecommercial backing track is fine? Thanks

[@musicz0811]

Thanks so much very helpful.

[@TheYim000000]

By the way, any official instruction from ABRSM for the piano accompaniment? Can we use piano accompaniment sound clip (as your demo) instead of live piano accompaniment? A bit confusing, because someone said ok, but someone said not. Thanks.

[@yushanli8648]

Yes, from ABRSM updated 'Special COVID-19 arrangements for accompaniment in remotely-assessed exams', it said:
Live accompaniment, as detailed in the relevant syllabuses, is normally required. However, while social distancing requirements are in place, we are offering flexibility to singers and instrumentalists who must usually have an accompanist (or duet partner) on the day of their exam. There are a number of options available, which we will accept for remotely-assessed exams until at least 31 January 2021.
Link: gb.abrsm.org/media/65333/special-arrangements-for-accompaniment-in-remotely-assessed-exams-final.pdf

[@TheYim000000]

@@yushanli8648 It is very clear! Thank you very much!

[@heathermcdougall8023]

If possible , use a live [ianist accompanist.

[@seanwang596]

love it

[@tabbymrp]

Thank you so much for the tips.

[@lanvo1777]

Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!

[@violinshoko]

Thank you very much for your video. It is really helpful.

[@VIOLINAQIB]

Hi, may i know our candidates need to show the ID card?

[@Shelbourner]

Yes. The instructions state that you shall show your ID very clearly into the camera.

[@thechada3169]

Thank you very much.

[@123udani]

Thank you very much
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[@mr.musicman4817]

Very helpful

[@Merrygoroundlady]

This is very helpful, thank you!

[@alxx2094]

Thank you !

[@CuracaoChic]

This was very informative thanks!

[@mihaelatoderascu5527]

Hi can you tell me please what speaker do you have?Thank you

[@yushanli8648]

Hello, it's a very old SONY mini speaker.

[@MohamedRamadan94]

Thanks, do you teach in London ?

[@michelleliao4575]

Hi, how can we get backing used? Is there any download website? Thank you

[@yushanli8648]

Backing track
www.abrsmdownloads.org/Violin_Exam_Pieces_2020%E2%80%932023

[@NAQIBNAIMPRODUCTION]

Hi , i chose the 4th song in the same books syllabus grade. Do i need to show the own choice to the camera?

[@yushanli8648]

You don't need to show the piece separately as it's on the programme form.

[@NAQIBNAIMPRODUCTION]

@@yushanli8648 thank youu, another question in our song do we need to follow the repetition ?

[@Sophia-D]

@@NAQIBNAIMPRODUCTION You only need to do it if your piece requires you to do it.

[@Sophia-D]

@@NAQIBNAIMPRODUCTION Normally, the ABRSM pieces states this in the bottom left corner of your piece along with the introduction to it.

[@kartikasari518]

Thank u for sharing. So we do not need to have the pianists accompanists in person? Just using the back track will be allright?

[@lana.notdelray_dh]

Yes!

[@poooza2611]

thank you ma'am

[@danningj86]

So helpful thx also I like ur accent

[@southfrontartmusichouse1649]

Thk you🙏🏿💞

[@guanglightge]

maybe a grade 4 2020-2023 I’m grade 4 exam 😅

[@hotyute]

The backing used - can it only be abrsm approved backing?

[@yushanli8648]

No, it can be from your teacher or any pianist.

[@Elitemusicteachers]

Can I do this For this year September exam ?

[@denishamabel4000]

Thankyou

[@washclinton8386]

Thanks

[@adellee4835]

Need to show id document or no need?

[@yushanli8648]

Yes, Above Grade 5 (Grade 6-8) you need to show ID;
Below Grade 5 (Grade 1-5) you don't need to.

[@adellee4835]

@@yushanli8648 ..thanks so much ..hv a good day