Scales and arpeggios
RSL Grade 2 grows the key list and the scale length. Continues to favour patterns useful in contemporary repertoire — dorian and natural minor sit alongside the standard majors.
What this grade asks for
Section
Major + minor scales
Hands separately, two octaves.
Section
Modal patterns
Selected modes (dorian / mixolydian) in nominated keys.
Section
Arpeggios
Hands separately, two octaves.