{"title":"ABRSM – Viola – Practical Grades – Initial","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"viola-exam-pack-2020-2023-initial-grade","title":"Viola Exam Pack 2020-2023 Initial Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs part of the 2020-2023 syllabus, ABRSM is introducing a new Initial Grade exam for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass with first exams taking place from 1 January 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Initial Grade is a pre-Grade 1 assessment, following the same structure, content and assessment criteria as ABRSM's existing graded music exams (three pieces, scales, sight-reading and aural tests). It's designed to allow learners at the earliest stages of their musical journeys to celebrate their achievement, and is an ideal qualification for those who want a mark as well as helpful feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Viola Exam Pack for Initial Grade contains nine pieces (three per list) from the syllabus, the scales requirements and sample sight-reading tests. 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