Irish Traditional Music
About LCME Irish Traditional Music Exams
There are eight LCME Irish Traditional grades, one introductory level, four performance diplomas and three teaching diplomas.
The standard graded exams consist of a performance of three pieces, repertoire and supplementary tests.
We also provide alternatives to our standard examination format designed to offer something different to our diverse range of candidates:
- Leisure Play – a performance of four pieces with an optional own-choice piece
- Performance Award – a performance-based assessment by video submission
Exams can be taken in any one of the following instruments: Banjo, Bodhrán, Button Accordion, Concertina, Electronic Keyboard, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Mandolin, Melodeon, Piano, Piano Accordion, Tin Whistle and Uilleann Pipes. Other instruments will be considered; please get in touch with the LCME office.
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