Aural Test Examples: Grade 5 ABRSM - Section C (1/2)

Some clips to help you practise for Grade 5 Aural Section C. Answers in subtitles and below. More @ https://dundeepiano.co.uk/grades/aura... Answers below 1. Second phrase much quieter (pp vs mf) It slowed at the end (rit./rall.) Major key Classical; graceful melody with simple accompaniment, repeated ideas, clearly-defined phrases, gentle dynamic shaping 2/4 2. Generally quiet throughout, gradual changes Smoothly Slow waltz tempo, minor key, step-wise melody in left hand; sad; calm Romantic; cantabile melody, rich harmonies, use of sustain pedal, flexible tempo/rubato 3/4 3. Louder; gradually Detached Rit/rall towards the end Classical; clearly-defined, regular phrases with cresc. and dim., use of scale and arpeggio patterns, simple harmony 2/4 #aural #ABRSM #auraltest 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Example 1 2:02 Example 2 4:31 Example 3