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Offline cfz1988

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Hi everyone. I found that unlike Celebration Series RCM level 8,which has a technical requirement book, not such thing could be found in Celebration Series RCM level 10 sets. So how am I gonna prepare for my level 10 technical tests which are listed in pianosyllabus? Anyone knows where I can find them? I am self-taught.

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Re: Where can i find the RCM level 10 technical test sheet?
Reply #1 on: June 30, 2021, 05:49:03 AM
The Technical Requirements set of books stops at level 8. 

If you have done previous RCM exams, you would already have a good idea of the kind of material to expect.  The syllabus contains all the information needed.  The technique books are just more verbose at spelling things out.  If you look at page 102 in the syllabus, examples of the patterns are given, all you need to do is play the pattern in the appropriate key. 

There was a time in previous versions of the RCM syllabus where the technical requirements  for level 10 were: almost everything, in all keys.  The contents of The Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Technique Book was basically the guide for level 10.  Thankfully things are more reasonable with the current syllabus. 

If you want your technical elements written out, look at getting the following book.  It can be used as a reference for the RCM technical elements at any level.
https://shop.rcmusic.com/products/the-royal-conservatory-of-music-piano-technique-book-2008-edition

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Re: Where can i find the RCM level 10 technical test sheet?
Reply #2 on: July 05, 2021, 07:35:26 PM
The Technical Requirements set of books stops at level 8. 

If you have done previous RCM exams, you would already have a good idea of the kind of material to expect.  The syllabus contains all the information needed.  The technique books are just more verbose at spelling things out.  If you look at page 102 in the syllabus, examples of the patterns are given, all you need to do is play the pattern in the appropriate key. 

There was a time in previous versions of the RCM syllabus where the technical requirements  for level 10 were: almost everything, in all keys.  The contents of The Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Technique Book was basically the guide for level 10.  Thankfully things are more reasonable with the current syllabus. 

If you want your technical elements written out, look at getting the following book.  It can be used as a reference for the RCM technical elements at any level.
https://shop.rcmusic.com/products/the-royal-conservatory-of-music-piano-technique-book-2008-edition

Thank you Quantum for your advice.

I found a similar book Brown Scale Book, which includes all the scales,chords etc.

I also agree it would be a good idea to play out according to the syllabus and get familar with all the key signature. Therefore, it will benefit reciting.

Offline sarahm

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Re: Where can i find the RCM level 10 technical test sheet?
Reply #3 on: November 03, 2023, 10:36:46 AM
There is a technique book on Amazon available that is called “The Advanced Piano Technique Book” which covers all the technique materials for RCM 8 and above.
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