Popular Songwriting – Breakthrough Level requires the candidate to submit two original songs. These can be performed live or played to the examiner in recorded form.

PART ONE (80 MARKS)

• Each song should be approximately 2.45 minutes in duration and cover a vocal range of at least nine notes. It is not necessary for the candidate to be the vocalist and any preferred backing will be accepted.
• Evidence of clear form with modulation is required for both songs. Each composition should be in a different key using contrasting styles and tempo
• The examiner will request the form, keys and vocal range before starting.
• It is a requirement that the candidate provides their own instrument and playback equipment for the exam.  However a piano will be available if required.

PART TWO (20 MARKS)