1. Differences in relationships

There are currently three main organizations that are more authoritative in national piano grading: the grading organized by the Music Grading Committee of the Chinese Musicians Association; the Central Conservatory of Music piano grading; Shanghai Musician's Association piano grading. It includes the Chinese Musicians Association grading examination.

The music grading examination of the Chinese Musicians Association falls within the scope of the national piano grading examination. The association organizes formal assessments every year, and those who pass can obtain certificates of corresponding levels.

The two have the same relationship as the national college entrance examination and a certain regional high school. The national piano examination must be certified by an authoritative organization.

2. Differences in grading

There are level 9 and level 10 national piano examinations. Among them, the level 9 piano examination of the Central Conservatory of Music is the highest level, but its level 9 is also more difficult. It is higher than the national level 10. It is graded through strict assessment organized every year. Those who pass can obtain the certificate of the corresponding level.

The music grading examination of the Chinese Musicians Association is Level 10. The examinations are held twice a year, during the summer and winter vacations. The registration locations are generally at the Musicians Association of each province, which falls within the scope of the national piano grading examination.

3. Differences in gold content

The Central Conservatory of Music has the highest gold content in the national piano examination. At the same time, the assessment is also the most stringent. It requires hard practice and perseverance. This certificate is the most valuable among many institutions. Everyone wants it.

The Chinese Musicians Association grading exam is relatively simple, but the gold content is somewhat inferior to the former. Some teachers will not recommend taking the exam, so you still have to think about it first.

But they are all nationally recognized examinations.

Extended reading

The Central Conservatory of Music is undeniably the most authoritative, followed by the China Conservatory of Music.

The authority of the grading examination is the grading certificate issued by the Central Conservatory of Music, and many schools only recognize the certificate of the Central Conservatory of Music, while the grading certificate of the Musical Association is relatively low-quality, and the grading examination is not strict. Some people do not Will choose.

If you want to take the exam with a certificate, it is recommended to go to the Central Conservatory of Music. It is very strict and difficult to take the exam.

Among the three piano examinations, almost all children studying piano in Beijing take this type of examination.

The Chinese Musicians Association’s grading examinations have many test points in various provinces. The quality of the examiners varies, and the certificates are relatively high-quality.

As far as grading examination materials are concerned, the teaching materials of the China Conservatory of Music have less content than those of the Central Conservatory of Music, and the selection of repertoire is also smaller.

Reference: Central Conservatory of Music Examination Committee