Ukulele

There are five LCM Ukulele grades (1–5), plus two introductory levels.

The standard graded exams consist of a performance, a rhythm study, a free choice specialism and musicianship.

Syllabus

Changes to the 2019 syllabus

This syllabus replaces the Ukulele Syllabus (2014 until further notice), Ukulele Playing Exam Information Booklet (2014 until further notice), and Ukulele Ensemble Information Booklet (2015 until further notice). These are now combined into one syllabus. Major changes to the syllabus are as follows:

  • The levels Initial and Preliminary have been renamed Step 1 and Step 2
  • Live Performance Awards have been renamed Recital Grades
  • A Grade 5 qualification (Graded Exam, Recital Grade, Performance Award and Ensemble) has been added
  • The Level 5 Performance Award specification has been revised

There are redesigned handbooks available for all levels; the content is unchanged and candidates with copies of the existing handbooks can still use these for the exams.

Resources

What’s in the exam

Pre-Grade 1

Exam content

Steps 1 and 2

  • Rhythm study
  • Performance
  • Free choice specialism
  • Prepared accompaniment
  • Musicianship

Grades

Exam content

  • Rhythm study
  • Performance
  • Free choice specialism
  • Prepared accompaniment
  • Musicanship

Recital

Exam content

Initial to Level 5:

  • Rhythm study
  • Performance
  • Free choice specialism
  • Prepared accompaniment