Is there an age limit for the erhu exam?

No, music grading is a social and artistic level test, which is specially for amateurs. There is no age limit. You only need to have certain playing skills, such as intonation, bow-carrying and bow-holding techniques, and sense of rhythm. And it can be tested according to the requirements of different music levels.

The specific requirements of erhu graded repertoire and skill content are as follows:

1, level 1 requirements: the pitch of diatonic scale (d, g) is well controlled, the piano, bow and bow are basically correct, the real value of rhythm is correct, and the sound quality is relaxed. Track: Pastoral Spring, Tibetan Dance Music (Chu Xiao Mountain Village).

Level 2.2 requirements: correct playing posture and bowing, preliminary mastery of handle-changing technology, stable pitch control in the upper middle position and good sense of rhythm. Track: Aobao meets, flying kites, (Bai Hada).

3. Three-level requirements: the upper, middle and lower handles can be changed freely, the pitch is stable, the rhythm is good, and the technique of kneading strings and sliding sounds can be mastered initially. Track: small flower drum, embroidered gold tablet, (osmanthus blossoms everywhere in August, I am a small rider on the grassland). Etudes: longbow exercises.

4. Four-level requirements: make good use of common techniques, the short and fast bow is clean and clear, the sound is elastic, the slow and long bow has solid sound quality, the timbre is round, and the music can be played completely. Tracks: Horse Racing, Good Night, River Rising Sand, Singing Harvest, Camel Pulling, Walking Bright, Soldiers and People, Huangshui Ballad. Etude: "B-flat tuning practice".

Note: The first of five or more tracks is required, and the rest are optional.

5. Five-level requirements: the pitch and rhythm are well controlled, the music performance is complete and smooth, the sound made by the jump handle is positive, the sound quality is good, and there is a certain expressive force. Track: The mountain village has changed, listening to songs is loose, and I am happy to send public grain. My trip to my hometown, Hua Gutiao, (Mercedes-Benz in Qiancao Plain). Etudes: Strength Exercise in C-key.

6. CET-6 requirements: the techniques such as quick handle changing, handle jumping, and internal and external string changing can be used freely, the hands are well coordinated, and the music performance has a deep expressive force. Track: Ode, Fairness, Candle Shadow Shakes Red (Southern Jiangsu ditty), and Etude: Three Tones Changing String Practice.

Level 7.7 requirements: the music can be fully expressed by various techniques, with no obvious errors in pitch and rhythm, beautiful timbre and full of appeal. Tracks: rivers and mountains, Henan ditty, empty mountain birds, new pastoral herders, walking the streets and lanes, Xiangjiang music. Etudes: comprehensive exercises.

Level 8.8 requirements: be able to master all kinds of music with strong styles and great technical difficulties, and play with depth and strong expressive force. Track: ballads in northern Henan, living in seclusion, spring scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, wandering around the world and ripe grapes. Etudes: comprehensive exercises.

Requirements of Grade 9.9: Skillful use of various techniques, profound understanding and expression of traditional songs, and good grasp of the charm of various music. Tracks: Two Springs Reflecting the Moon, Capriccio on the Theme of Shaanxi Opera, Capriccio of Sanmenxia, Blue Flower Narration and Singing in Sickness. Etude: The Practice of Changing Strings in Fixed Phoneme.

10 level, 10 level requirements: comprehensive technology, good temperament, good mastery of all kinds of music, complete concerto, and certain artistic appeal. Track: a flower, autumn moon in Han Palace, Capricorn with red plum, Capricorn with Great Wall, wedding farewell. Etudes: Concert etudes.