MTB Violin Grade 3 Exam Handbook

MTB Violin Grade 3 Handbook

The MTB Violin Grade 3 Handbook is the official exam resource, bringing together performance repertoire, technical exercises, and musicianship skills into one clear and structured guide.

What's Included

• Repertoire: Six graded recital pieces, plus a duet for ensemble training. (Full list included in the handbook syllabus.)
• Scales & Arpeggios (from memory):
  • Scales: A major (2 octaves), G major (2 octaves), E harmonic minor (2 octaves), G melodic minor (2 octaves).
  • Arpeggios: A major, G major, and E minor (2 octaves, separate bows and slurred patterns as required).
• Technical Exercises: Short studies and bowing exercises to develop articulation, tone, and phrasing.
• Musicianship: Reading rhythm patterns plus one of the following:
  • Listening Skills (singing back intervals, rhythms, or phrases), or
  • Duet performance (with the provided duet).

Exam Structure

Component	Content & Focus
Recital (60 marks)	Perform three graded pieces from the handbook
Technical (25 marks)	Scales, arpeggios, and technical studies from memory
Musicianship (15 marks)	Reading exercises + choice of Listening or Duet

Why This Handbook Works

• Unified Resource: Combines pieces, technical work, and musicianship practice in one book.
• Memory Development: Emphasis on scales and arpeggios from memory strengthens confidence.
• Technical Growth: Selections target bow control, phrasing, and intonation accuracy.
• Musical Awareness: Musicianship tasks refine listening skills and ensemble sensitivity.

Note: The book cover image shown is for illustrative purposes only.

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