Preparatory Rudiments Practice Exam 2009

Preparatory Rudiments
RCM EXAMINATIONS
Official Examination Papers
2009 Edition
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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Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 1 - Page 1 of 12
Confirmation Number
Your answers must be written INPENCIL in the space provided.

Maximum Marks
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.
Sample Paper 1
10
2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds LOWER.
&
w bw
& #w
& w bw
?
? #w nw
bw
&
Sample Paper 1
10
3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.
ww
&
Example:
b. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals.
3

&b 4
A
? b 43
6
__________
Example: A
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
Sample Paper 1
10
4. a. Draw the key signature of F major in the box.

Write the scale of F major ascending (going up). Use whole notes.
Circle both TONIC notes.
&
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.
Sample Paper 1
10
5. Write the following TONIC triads in the given clefs. Use whole notes.
TONIC triad of G major
TONIC triad of F major
TONIC triad of C major

TONIC triad of G major
TONICtriad of F major
&
?
#
b
&
?#
&b
7
Sample Paper 1
10
6. a. Draw the following NOTES.

a quarter note
an eighth note
a dotted half note

b. Name the following RESTS.

____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Sample Paper 1
10
7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.
&
&
&
j
.
j
.
continued.....
Sample Paper 1
Question 7 continued
b. Add bar lines to each of the following.
4
&4
3
&4
2
&4
10
Sample Paper 1
10
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.
11
Sample Paper 1
10
9. Draw a line connecting each Italian term or sign to its meaning.

legato
f

ritardando
allegro
slowing down gradually

fast
smoothly
loud
moderately soft
12
Sample Paper 1
10
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.....
13
Sample Paper 1
a. Name the composer of this piece.
________________________________
b. What is the time signature of this piece?
________________________________
c. Circle the correct meaning of the tempo marking:
slow
moderate tempo
very fast
d. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter A. ________________________________

e. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter B. ________________________________
f. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter C. ________________________________
14
g. Circle the highest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
h. Circle the lowest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
i. How many rests are there in this piece?
________________________________
j. How many F sharps are played in this piece?
________________________________
Sample Paper 2
Confirmation Number

Maximum Marks
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.
15
Sample Paper 2
10
2. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds HIGHER.
? bw nw
& w #w
&w
16
bw
? w bw
#w
& nw
Sample Paper 2
10
3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.
w
& w
Example:
b. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals.

B

c
&
&c
5
__________
Example: A
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
17
Sample Paper 2
10
4. a. Write the scale of C major ascending (going up), starting on the given note.
&
b. Draw the key signature of F major in the box.

Write the scale of F major descending (going down). Use whole notes.
&
c. Draw the key signature of G major in the box.
Write the scale of G major ascending (going up). Use whole notes.
18
Sample Paper 2
10
5. Draw a line connecting each triad with its name.
G major in the bass clef
C major in the bass clef
C major in the treble clef

G major in the treble clef
F major in the treble clef
&b
ww
w
?#
ww
w
&
ww
w
?
&
ww
w
ww
w
19
Sample Paper 2
10
6. a. Draw the following RESTS.

a quarter rest
a whole rest
an eighth rest

b. Name the following NOTES.

q
h

20
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Sample Paper 2
10
7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.
&
&
j
.
&
j .
j j

j

continued.....
21
Sample Paper 2
b. Add bar lines to each of the following.
4
&4
3
&4
2
&4
22
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:
23
Sample Paper 2
10
9. Draw a line connecting each Italian term to its meaning.

largo
at a moderate tempo
allegro
sharply detached
andante
slow; at a walking pace
staccato
very slow
moderato
fast
24
Sample Paper 2
10
Moderato
&
&
&
p C
&
Cornelius Gurlitt
(18201901)

.
..
continued.....
25
Sample Paper 2
a. Name the composer of this piece.
________________________________
b. In what year was the composer born?
________________________________
c. Write the correct time signature directly on the music.

d. How many measures (bars) are in this piece?
________________________________
e. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter A. ________________________________

f. Name the interval in the box at letter B.
________________________________
g. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter C. ________________________________
26
h. Circle the highest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
i. Circle the lowest note in this piece and name it.
________________________________
j. How many slurs are played in this piece?
________________________________
Sample Paper 3
Confirmation Number

Maximum Marks
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
&
27
Sample Paper 3
10
3. Name the size (number only) of EACH of the following intervals.
& ww
_______
10
w
w
_______
w
w
ww
_______
_______
ww
_______
4. Draw lines to match each of the following notes and rests to their names.

28
q
w
eighth rest
quarter note
whole note
quarter rest
half note
Sample Paper 3
10
5. a. Draw the key signature of F major in the box.

Circle both TONIC notes of the F major scale.
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
b. Draw the key signature of G major in the box.

Circle one TONIC note of the G major scale.
Is this an ascending or descending scale?
&
_______________________________
w w w w w
w w w
c. Draw the correct clef in the box to make a C major scale.

Circle three TONIC notes.
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
www
w
w
29
Sample Paper 3
10
6. a. Draw the following TONIC triads.
G major
C major
b. Name the following TONIC triads.
30
F major
_____________________
_____________________
?#
&
?b
&
?
Sample Paper 3
10
7. Add bar lines to each of the following.
2
&4
3
&4
& 44
3
&4
31
Sample Paper 3
10
8. Fill in the blanks for each of the following:

Example:
How many
How many
How many
How many
How many
How many

h = w
q = h .
e =
q = w
e =
q =
q .
2
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
32
Sample Paper 3
10
9. Circle the correct answer for each of the following.

Circle the tempo which is the fastest.
Circle the sign that is a flat.
largo
moderato
allegro
Circle the sign which means to gradually get louder.
Circle the sign which means to play the loudest.

Circle the sign which means to play smoothly.
33
Sample Paper 3
10
Daniel Gottlob Trk

Andante
&b
Andante
&b
?b
A
?b
A
Trk
. DanielJ Gottlob
J

C
. j

& b F . j
?

a. Write the correct

time signature directly on the music.
&b
b. Name the flat in the box at letter A.
________________________________
c. Which key is this piece in? (circle one)
F major C major G major
d. Name the note in the box at letter B.
________________________________
e. Name the size (number only) of the interval in the box at letter C.
_________________
f. Circle the lowest note in this piece.
________________________________
g. Name the lowest note in this piece.
________________________________
h. How many slurs are there in this piece?
________________________________
i. Is the second line of this piece louder or softer than the first? _______________________
j. Explain the meaning of Andante.
34
___________________________________________
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Basic Rudiments (Preliminary Rudiments)
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Advanced Harmony (Grade 5 Harmony and Counterpoint)
Counterpoint (Grade 4 Counterpoint)
Analysis (Grade 5 Analysis)
History 1: An Overview (Grade 3 History)
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Sample Paper 1 - Page 1 of 12

Your answers must be written INPENCIL in the space provided.

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Sample Paper 1 - Page 2 of 12

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b. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals.

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4. a. Draw the key signature of F major in the box.

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TONIC triad of G major

TONIC triad of F major

TONIC triad of C major

TONIC triad of G major

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6. a. Draw the following NOTES.

a dotted half note

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b. Add bar lines to each of the following.

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9. Draw a line connecting each Italian term or sign to its meaning.

slowing down gradually

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a. Name the composer of this piece.

b. What is the time signature of this piece?

c. Circle the correct meaning of the tempo marking:

d. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter A. ________________________________

g. Circle the highest note in this piece and name it.

h. Circle the lowest note in this piece and name it.

i. How many rests are there in this piece?

j. How many F sharps are played in this piece?

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Sample Paper 2 - Page 1 of 12

Your answers must be written INPENCIL in the space provided.

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b. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals.

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b. Draw the key signature of F major in the box.

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5. Draw a line connecting each triad with its name.

G major in the bass clef

C major in the bass clef

C major in the treble clef