Up To 75 Marks For

You can elect to play:

• 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

KEYBOARD HARMONY

1. To play the tonic, subdominant and dominant triads in root and first inversion, right hand only, from any two of the examination pieces – different keys should be used
2. To play four of the following chords as requested by the examiner: C, F and G major and A, D and E minor – these should be played in root, first and second inversions, three notes in the right hand, root in the left

OR instead

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

Up To 10 Marks For

Use Of Digital Piano

1. The use of two or more piano and piano-related voices
2. The use of two or three digital effects
3. Registration memories (if available)
4. The use of the sustain pedal in at least one piece
5. Optional use of a beat/style (no auto accompaniment)

Playing Skills Guide For This Grade

IN ADDITION
Six-eight time / use of two treble clefs / D.C. al Fine and D.S. al Coda / triplets in quavers / counter melodies / accidentals / three part harmony / section lines / key changes within a piece / contrary motion / ledger lines