Differences
1. In terms of grade examination textbooks, compared with those of the Central Conservatory of Music, the textbooks of the China Conservatory of Music have less content and fewer repertoire options.
2. The piano grading certificates of the Chinese Musicians Association and the Central Conservatory of Music are both national-level, and the most authoritative grading certificate is the Central Conservatory of Music’s grading certificate.
3. The Chinese Musicians Association’s grading examination is held in early August every year in the capital of each province, and the Central Conservatory of Music’s examination center is located within it.
4. Different test books are used, that is, different test tracks are used.
6. In addition to the music composition examination, the Central Conservatory of Music examination also has an additional music basic knowledge examination, while the Chinese Musicians Association examination only assesses repertoire.
The most authoritative exam is the Central Conservatory of Music’s grading exam. Almost all children studying piano in Beijing take this exam.
The Chinese Musicians Association’s grading examinations have many test points in various provinces, and the quality of the examiners varies. In some places, they are linked to local piano shops, and the certificates are relatively high-quality.
Extended information
The national piano grade examination is divided into 10 levels. Of course, it is not generalized. For example, the more authoritative Central Conservatory of Music divides the grades into Levels 1 to 9. However, level 10 is often a mode. There is no very accurate value in assessment for levels 1 to 10, but each level in the examination has corresponding requirements.
There is no Level 10 piano examination at the Central Conservatory of Music. Level 9 is the highest level, but Level 9 is more difficult than Level 10 across the country. There should be registration points in various places.
Reference material Baidu Encyclopedia—Central Conservatory of Music