Up To 75 Marks For

• all three pieces from those listed within our syllabus
• OR you can opt for three pieces of your own choice (*please find guidance in ‘Own Choice’ Zone)
• OR you can mix repertoire featuring in our syllabus list combined with pieces of your own choice (*again please visit ‘Own Choice’ Zone for guidance)

Up To 10 Marks For

KEYBOARD HARMONY

1. Using three notes in the right hand and the indicated bass note in the left play the realization of the following chord symbols avoiding doubling the major third where applicable:
   C/E, F/C, G/B, B♭/F, D/F♯, Bm/F♯, CM/E♭, Em/B.
2. Play three diminished seventh chords from B, C and C♯, right hand only
3. Play any seven of the following sixth and major seventh chords:
   C6, Cmaj7, F6, Fmaj7, G6, Gmaj7, D6, Dmaj7, B♭6, B♭maj7

OR instead

PLAYING A PIECE FROM MEMORY
You can elect to play one of your chosen listed or ‘own choice’ piece from memory

Up To 15 Marks For

1. How are the diminished, diminished sevenths named?
2. Explain the terms enharmonic and half diminished chord.
3. Give two reasons for using chord extensions e.g. Cmaj9 in place of C.
4. What are related keys?  Give examples in both major and minor keys, using both technical term and key signatures.
5. Name four cadences and the chord progressions used for each.
6. Explain the terms chromatic harmony and transitional modulations
7. What do the signs – and + mean when used with chord symbols?

Use Of Digital Piano

1. Split keyboard
2. Dual voice
3. Rock and Honkytonk piano voices
4. Piano 8va higher or lower
5. Use of brilliance
6. A selection of reverb types
7. Use of sustain pedal
8. Use of beat/style (if available)
9. Use left or middle pedal

Playing Skills Guide For This Grade

LEFT HAND
Variations of a Boss Nova bass line and syncopated bass variation of a Jazz Waltz style / intervals of a tenth / Boogie-woogie bass / fast tempo / articulation

IN ADDITION
Alla Breve time / playing with a pre-recorded backing track (optional) / Bequine style