FAQ About MA, Musicianship Assessment
What musical instruments are used in the MA
examinations?
Piano, vocal, brass, woodwind and string instruments.
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When can I take my first examination?
You can begin taking the Grade 1 exam after completing "DouDou Sight Reading Grade 1",
and when prepared to sing or perform an 8 measure piece on a musical instrument
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What is the minimum age I can begin taking
the examinations?
6 years is the recommended minimum age
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What topics are covered in the MA
examinations?
By-Ear Rhythm
Clapping
By-Ear
Melody Singing
By-Ear
Melody Playing
By-Sight
Clapping
By-Sight Melody Singing
By-Sight Melody
Playing
Performance
Theory
Scales Playing:
Grades 3 and above. See Syllabus
Harmonization: Grades 3 and above.
See
Syllabus
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Can I possibly fail the MA examinations?
No,
MA is an evaluation system, not graded
on a pass-fail basis.
However, grades are provided in a range from "A" to "D",
"A" being Excellent and "D" being Needs Improvement.
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What is the fee for each examination?
Grade 1
US$ 40
Grade 2 US$ 41
Grade 3 US$ 42
Grade 4 US$ 43
Grade 5 US$ 44
(Individual
locations and Other countries may have a different fee
schedule.)
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To whom shall I pay the examination fee?
The exam fee is paid through your local authorized examination
administrator,
which is most commonly your music school or other designated school or dealer.
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Do I receive anything after the examination?
You will receive an assessment report and AACM certificate.
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