Central Conservatory of Music Examinations Repertoire · Dizi. Levels 1~6

Author: Dai Ya, Editor-in-Chief
Central Conservatory of Music Examination Committee, Compiler
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This examination syllabus is divided into nine levels, with levels and 2 being beginner-level; levels 4, 5, and 6 are intermediate; levels 7 and 8 are advanced. After level 9, our conservatory offers an additional Performance Diploma level, which surpasses the highest level set by all domestic examination institutions and reaches a performance level suitable for professional development. The compilation of this examination syllabus has the following characteristics:
1. Each level includes prescribed etudes for examination, progressing from simple to complex, systematically training the conventional techniques of the dizi and helping candidates build a solid foundation. The repertoire in the beginner stage consists of folk songs, short pieces, and parts for small ensembles; while the intermediate to advanced stages feature dizi solo pieces in various styles.
2. A combination of practicality and engagement. The etudes are composed and selected primarily to meet the technical training needs of the dizi, while also considering the monotony learners may experience during practice. Therefore, most etudes have melodic qualities, making them more effective when performed as short pieces or mini-musics.
3. Modern works are incorporated into the advanced training stage. Candidates can broaden their artistic horizons through these exercises, understand the development of the dizi, and enrich their learning, making it more comprehensive to meet the demands of modern society.
4. For the repertoire section, each piece includes performance suggestions, explaining the technical key points of different styles, so that candidates can more accurately convey the basic content of the pieces within limited practice time.
We hope that dizi learners will continue to strive and make progress, successfully pass all levels of examinations, and achieve greater accomplishments in their future dizi studies.