Violin

About LCME Violin Exams

Exam levels
Exam formats

Alongside traditional graded exams, we also provide alternatives to our standard examination format designed to offer something different to our diverse range of candidates:

  • Graded exam - performance of three pieces, technical work, sight reading, a discussion and aural tests.
  • Recital Grade – an exam entirely or predominantly performance-based
  • Leisure Play – a performance of four pieces, with an optional own-choice piece
  • Concert – (diplomas level only) an entirely performance-based exam

LCME Violin syllabus 2021

The LCME 2021 Violin Syllabus and handbooks are now available. They feature fresh new repertoire, updates to discussion topics, and revisions to technical work.

DOWNLOAD THE SYLLABUS (PDF)

The handbooks are packed with all the material you need for each exam component and can be purchased from our online shop.

Syllabus Validity

Please note that the 2021 syllabus has been extended and will be valid until further notice.

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What’s in the exam

Pre-Grade 1

Exam content

Steps:

  • Technical Work
  • Performance (2 pieces)
  • Questions

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Grades

Exam content

  • Technical work
  • Performance (3 pieces)
  • Discussion
  • Sight reading
  • Aural tests

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Leisure Play

Exam content

  • Performance (4 pieces)

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Recital

Exam content

  • Performance (4 pieces)
  • Additional piece/Sight reading/Discussion

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DipLCM

Exam content

Standard:

  • Performance
  • Discussion
  • Sight reading

Recital:

  • Performance
  • Discussion/Sight reading

Concert:

  • Performance
ALCM

Exam content

Standard:

  • Performance
  • Discussion
  • Sight reading

Recital:

  • Performance
  • Discussion/Sight reading

Concert:

  • Performance
LLCM

Exam content

Standard:

  • Performance
  • Discussion
  • Sight Reading

Recital:

  • Performance
  • Discussion/Sight Reading

Concert:

  • Performance
FLCM

Exam content

  • Performance
  • Programme notes
DipLCM Teaching

Exam content

ALCM Teaching

Exam content

LLCM Teaching

Exam content