Up To 90 Marks For

You are required to play THREE pieces (each one attracts 30 marks)

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 10 Marks For

MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE OR PLAYING A PIECE FROM MEMORY (either of these elements qualifies for 10 marks) 

MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE
You will be asked to explain any symbol, musical term or sign and to answer questions related to the notation that occurs in any of your chosen exam pieces (maximum of five questions).

OR instead

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

Use Of Keyboard

You need to use three of the listed functions/features of your keyboard

1. Use of varied, contrasting lead voices
2. To balance the volume between right hand and left hand chords
3. Use of registration memories (if available)
4. Use of fingered chord and memory

Playing Skills Guide For This Grade

RIGHT HAND
Tied notes / B below middle C / change of hand positions / fingering / crossing fingers over thumb

LEFT HAND
C, F and G chords

IN ADDITION
Minim and crotchet rests / syncopation / D.C al FINE / tempo contrasts

 Piece(s)

 Book

 ISBN Number

BROWN GIRL IN THE RING
SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK
CAN’CAN
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?

0-7119-0639-4