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Classical Guitar Grade Scales Overview

The document outlines the scale requirements for Yamaha's classical guitar grade examination system. It lists the scales and number of octaves required to pass each grade level from 11 to 6, along with the minimum tempo in beats per minute for playing the scales. Higher grade levels require playing scales across more octaves and at faster tempos.

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Classical Guitar Grade Scales Overview

The document outlines the scale requirements for Yamaha's classical guitar grade examination system. It lists the scales and number of octaves required to pass each grade level from 11 to 6, along with the minimum tempo in beats per minute for playing the scales. Higher grade levels require playing scales across more octaves and at faster tempos.

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Yamaha Grade Examination System

Classical Guitar Grade

IV. Scale

Grade 11
C Major Scale, 1 octave
Tempo: ♩ = 80

Grade 10
G Major Scale, 2 octaves
Tempo: ♩= 80

A Melodic Minor Scale, 1 octave


Tempo: ♩= 80

Grade 9
D Major Scale, 1 octave
Tempo: ♩ = 100

C Major Scale, 2 octaves


Tempo: ♩ = 100
Grade 8
A Major Scale, 2 octaves
Tempo: ♩ = 100

C Major Scale, 2 octaves


Tempo: ♩ = 100

Grade 7
D Major Scale, 2 octaves
Tempo: ♩ = 60

F Major Scale, 2 octaves


Tempo: ♩ = 60

D Melodic Minor Scale, 2 octaves


Tempo: ♩ = 60

2
Grade 6
G Major Scale, 3 octaves
Tempo: ♩ = 60

E Major Scale, 3 octaves


Tempo: ♩ = 60

A Melodic Minor Scale, 3 octaves


Tempo: ♩ = 60

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