RCM Canada

[i_am_joey_jo]

I have downloaded their syllabi for this year.
So do I just download those songs or is there a book available with those songs in it?
Then if I can play them well I can consider myself to the next level?

I'm self teaching myself, was thinking this would be a good tool for guaging my skill

[i_am_joey_jo]

Oh I also wanted to ask.

These songs listed do you have to buy all these books or do they supply a book full of these selections?  Can you get them off the net for free?

[quantum]

Where did you download the syllabus from?

You can buy the grade books, but they do not contain all that is listed in the syllabus.  It is not necessary to use RCM grade books in the exam, as long as you follow the repertoire selection from the syllabus. 

Yes you can download these pieces from the net if you can find them.  Keep in mind they will not let you into the exam with printed or photocopied music.  You must obtain a published copy for that purpose. 

The best feedback for gauging your skill would come from a teacher that listens to your playing.  There may be elements of your playing you are unaware of and while you could self promote yourself to the next level, some things may not have been learned yet.  This cycle could pose some danger of injury were you to continue without teacher into advanced level repertoire. 

You have to ask yourself why gauging your level is important to you?  Are you playing for fun?  Are you playing with the aim of studying seriously, and playing the piano well?  If the latter is true you need to get yourself a teacher.