The difference between the National Music Grade Examination and the Social Arts Level Certificate is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Authoritativeness: The National Music Grade Examination is hosted and reviewed by the cultural administration department. It has high authority; while social art level certificates are generally issued by social groups or art institutions, and have relatively low authority.

2. Professionalism: The national music grading examination focuses more on the grading of professional art students and has higher requirements on candidates’ music knowledge and skills; while the social art level certificate pays more attention to the candidates’ comprehensive quality and practical ability.

3. Influence: The national music grading examination has a greater influence and is widely recognized by society; while the social art level certificate has a relatively small influence and low recognition.

To sum up, there are differences in the authority, professionalism and influence of national music grading examinations and social art level certificates.