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 15 Marks For

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

Up To 10 Marks For

1. You will be asked to explain the difference between a sixth chord and a minor seventh (e.g. C6/Am7, F6/Dm, G6/Em7) – three further examples will be required
2. You will also be asked to name and explain what any musical terms or signs mean that occur in your played pieces
3. Explain the construction and naming of augmented chords

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

RIGHT HAND
Use of four note chords / four constant (crotchet) chords per bar

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