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

KEYBOARD HARMONY

1. Play the tonic and dominant triads in root and first inversion right hand only from any two of the examination pieces – different keys should be used
2. 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 both root and first inversion, 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 different piano voices
2. The use of digital effects, such as brilliance and different types of reverb
3. Registration memories (if available)
4. Use of the sustain pedal

Playing Skills Guide For This Grade

LEFT HAND
Constant four crotchets / eight quavers per bar

IN ADDITION
Minim, crotchet and quaver rests / accidentals / syncopation / marks of expression / repeats / simple time signature