Strategies to train the inner ear
In this film, Robin Harrison outlines strategies to improve aural skills. He discusses aspects of pulse, pitch, and phrasing, and suggests transposition and memorisation exercises to train the inner ear.
Continuo realisation for FRCO – two webinars with Frederick Stocken
In two recorded webinars, Frederick Stocken discusses the continuo realisation question in the Keyboard Skills Tests for FRCO.
FRCO Harmonic Analysis with Frederick Stocken
Frederick Stocken presents two webinars on the Harmonic Analysis question from the FRCO Diploma Written Papers.
An exploration of Buxtehude’s Preludium in C, with Mary Cobbold
An exploration of the life and reputation of Dietrich Buxtehude, and his use of rhetorical structures and devices, using the Preludium in C as an example.
ARCO repertoire extracts : exam guidance from Martin Penny
Martin Penny explains how to approach the repertoire extracts questions in the ARCO Written Papers, and suggests ways to develop the skills required.
An introduction to the organ music of England 1730-1830 with Margaret Phillips
A presentation by Margaret Phillips, with Andrew McCrea, on English organ music from 1730-1830.
Study Skills for the RCO Diploma Examinations – CRCO, ARCO and FRCO
Three films presented by RCO Director of Studies, Andrew McCrea, suggesting ways to develop the study skills required for the three levels of RCO diploma examinations.
Introduction to the Aural Tests for ARCO
A guide by Simon Williams on how to prepare for the aural perception question in the ARCO diploma written papers.
FRCO fugue webinars with Frederick Stocken
In two webinars Frederick Stocken looks at the fugue question for the FRCO written examination. These classes are directly relevant for students working towards FRCO, as well as being of general interest to students of harmony at this level.
