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Piano Syllabus 2018-2020 PDF
Piano Syllabus 2018-2020 PDF
MENDELSSOHN
RAMSKILL
PIANO
BARTÓK
SYLLABUS
CORNICK
Piano / Piano Accompanying
HAYDN
Qualification specifications for
GEDIKE
graded exams 2018–2020
PROKOFIEV
IRELAND
TURINA
COUPERIN
CROSLAND
KARGANOV
SCARLATTI
BURGMÜLLER
DEBUSSY
RAMEAU
MOZART
ALWYN
BYRD
WHAT’S CHANGED?
This syllabus features the following changes from the 2015–2017 syllabus:
◗◗ New performance pieces at all levels, encompassing a wide range of musical styles
◗◗ New technical work exercises at all levels, covering key areas of technique
◗◗ Duets may now be selected from Initial to Grade 3
◗◗ Pieces are only divided into groups at Grades 6–8 — at other grades, pieces can be chosen
freely from the core and alternative repertoire lists
◗◗ Own composition requirements have been revised (see page 16)
◗◗ Revised aural and improvisation requirements applied from January 2017 and are included in
this syllabus (see pages 20–27)
◗◗ An information and regulations section is no longer included in the syllabus — this information
can be found at trinitycollege.com/music-regulations
KEEP UP TO DATE
Please check trinitycollege.com/piano to make sure you are using the latest version of the
syllabus and for the latest information about our Piano exams.
OVERLAP ARRANGEMENTS
This syllabus is valid from 1 January 2018. The 2015–2017 syllabus will remain valid until
31 December 2018, giving a one year overlap. During this time, candidates may present
pieces and technical work from the 2015–2017 or the 2018–2020 syllabus, but not both.
Candidates should indicate which syllabus they are presenting on the appointment form
handed to the examiner at the start of the exam.
PIANO
SYLLABUS
Piano / Piano Accompanying
Qualification specifications for
graded exams 2018–2020
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Contents
3 / Welcome
38 / Piano: Initial
42 / Piano: Grade 1
46 / Piano: Grade 2
50 / Piano: Grade 3
54 / Piano: Grade 4
58 / Piano: Grade 5
62 / Piano: Grade 6
66 / Piano: Grade 7
70 / Piano: Grade 8
91 / Policies
93 / Publishers
94 / Trinity publications
95 / Join us online…
Trinity accepts entries for its exams on the condition that candidates conform to the
requirements of the appropriate syllabus. Any amendments to the requirements will
be published and advertised via our website and in subsequent imprints.
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Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to Trinity College London’s Piano syllabus, containing details of graded exams in piano
Welcome
and piano accompanying. This 2018–2020 syllabus has performance at its heart. It offers the
choice and flexibility to allow pianists to play to their strengths, enabling them to gain recognition
for their own unique skills as performers.
The music you want to play
Learners can progress in their own musical style by choosing from lists of pieces carefully
selected by our piano experts, including specially commissioned pieces by contemporary
composers. Candidates from Initial to Grade 3 can also perform duets with their teacher
or another player.
The performer you want to be
Our performance-grounded technical work and supporting tests are specifically designed to
develop learners’ skills through the music they play.
The support you need
Digital learner and teacher support resources are available at trinitycollege.com/piano-resources.
Join us via our website and social media for the full music experience and to find out when new
resources are available.
The recognition you deserve
Learners are assessed through an externally regulated and internationally recognised exam
system with a 140-year heritage you can trust, and with UCAS (Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service) points available for Grades 6–8.
Graded repertoire books featuring the 2018–2020 selection of pieces and technical exercises are
available to support preparation for each grade. A version of the books with teaching notes and
an accompanying CD with high-quality recordings of all pieces and technical exercises for the
grade is also available. A separate Teaching Notes book offers a comprehensive guide to teaching
and learning all of the core and alternative pieces in this syllabus.
The Piano Stories series supports Trinity’s 2018–2020 exam repertoire books for piano by
providing teachers and beginner students with a range of creative musical activities to enhance
their preparation of pieces for their exam. The books are available for Initial to Grade 3 and are
accompanied by free, downloadable backing tracks.
We hope you enjoy exploring the music on offer in this syllabus and we wish you every success
in the exams and your wider music-making.
Introduction to
Trinity’s graded
music exams
OBJECTIVE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT AND MARKING
Trinity’s graded music exams provide a Trinity’s graded music exams are assessed by
structured yet flexible framework for progress, an external examiner trained and moderated
which enables learners to demonstrate by Trinity. Examiners provide marks and
their own musical personality and promotes comments for each component of the exam
enjoyment in music performance. using the assessment criteria on pages 32–37.
The exams assess music performance, The exam is marked out of 100. Candidates’
technical ability and responses to set results correspond to different attainment
musical tests through face-to-face practical levels as follows:
assessment. They offer learners of any age the
opportunity to measure their development as Mark Attainment level
performers against a series of internationally
understood benchmarks, taking them from 87–100 DISTINCTION
beginner level to the point where they can
progress to higher education in music, or 75–86 MERIT
enter for Trinity’s performance diplomas.
60–74 PASS
4
Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams
Introduction
(GLH) (ILH) (TQT) (hours)
Initial 8 32 40
Grade 1 12 48 60
Grade 2 18 72 90
6
Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams
7 7 FTCL
Introduction
6 6 LTCL LMusTCL
ATCL AMusTCL
4 5
Certificate for Music Educators
(Trinity CME)
Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Advanced Advanced
Entry Initial
1 Initial Initial
Level 3 Track
Entry First
Levels Access
1–2 Track
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Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams
Initial
TCL Entry Level Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance 601/0812/5
(Initial) (Entry 3)
Grade 1
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2042/6
(Grade 1)
Grade 2
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2041/4
(Grade 2)
Grade 3
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2043/8
(Grade 3)
Grade 4
TCL Level 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2044/X
(Grade 4)
Grade 5
TCL Level 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2045/1
(Grade 5)
Grade 6
TCL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2097/9
(Grade 6)
Grade 7
TCL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2098/0
(Grade 7)
Grade 8
TCL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance 501/2099/2
(Grade 8)
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
INITIAL–GRADE 3
(Initial = RQF Entry Level 3, Grades 1–3 = RQF Level 1)
2.
Demonstrate technical Demonstrate familiarity with the fundamentals of
2.1
ability on an instrument instrumental command
through responding to 2.2 Demonstrate technical control and facility within set tasks
set technical demands
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
GRADES 4–5
(RQF Level 2)
2.
Demonstrate technical Demonstrate a developing instrumental command
2.1
ability on an instrument
through responding to 2.2 Demonstrate technical control and facility within set tasks
set technical demands
GRADES 6–8
(RQF Level 3)
2.
Demonstrate technical Demonstrate instrumental command
2.1
ability on an instrument 2.2 Demonstrate technical control across the full compass of
through responding to the instrument/voice within set tasks
set technical demands
3. 3.1
Recognise and respond to musical features in a practical context
Respond to set
musicianship tests 3.2 Demonstrate musical and stylistic awareness
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About the exam
TECHNICAL
WORK
14 MARKS
SUPPORTING
TESTS
20 MARKS
11
About the exam
PIANO
PIECE 1 22 PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22 PIECE 2 22
PIECE 3 22 PIECE 3 22
Scales & arpeggios and exercises Scales & arpeggios and exercises
◗◗ Aural
◗◗ Improvisation 10
◗◗ Musical knowledge
Supporting test 2 —
ONE of the following:
◗◗ Aural
◗◗ Improvisation
12
About the exam
PIANO ACCOMPANYING
PIECE 1 22 PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22 PIECE 2 22
Extracts Extracts
◗◗ Aural
◗◗ Improvisation 10
◗◗ Musical knowledge
Supporting test 2 —
ONE of the following:
◗◗ Aural
◗◗ Improvisation
13
About the exam
EXAM DURATIONS
Exams are designed to include sufficient time for setting up and presenting all sections,
and overall durations are as follows:
14
Exam guidance: Pieces
15
Exam guidance: Pieces
16
Exam guidance: Technical work
17
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
18
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
PARAMETERS FOR SIGHT READING TESTS
p, f, simple
Initial C major 2 q, h and W moderato phrasing
G major,
Grade 1 A minor (white 4 w and H mf
notes only)
Grade 2
A minor
(including G#) 3 dand ties allegretto
F# and C minor
(majors modulate
to dominant or pedalling
Grade 6 relative minor only, required but not
minors to dominant always marked
or relative
major only)
E and Ab major
any common pedalling
Grade 7 (modulations 9 terms essential
to any related key)
20
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
21
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
Stylistic stimulus
Length of
2 bars 2 bars 2 bars 2 bars
introduction
Length of
improvised 4 bars 4 bars 4 bars 4 bars
section
Times
improvised
1 2 2 2
section
is played
Total to
4 bars 8 bars 8 bars 8 bars
improvise
Time signatures* 4 3
D and
F and
Keys* C major A minor Bb major,
G major
D and E minor
Number of
1 1 1 1
chords per bar
22
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
3 3 2 2 2
1 up to 2 up to 2 up to 2 up to 2
23
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
Motivic stimulus
Length of
2 bars 2 bars 2 bars 2 bars
stimulus
Length of
4–6 bars 4–8 bars 6–8 bars 6–8 bars
response
Time
signatures* 4 3
Rhythmic minims,
quavers dotted notes ties
features* crotchets
Articulation* staccato
up to
Intervals* major 3rd perfect 4th perfect 5th
minor 3rd
D and
Keys* C major F and G major A minor Bb major,
D and E minor
24
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
8–12 bars 8–12 bars 12–16 bars 12–16 bars 12–16 bars
5
2 6 1 9 4
augmented
minor 6th, 4th, minor 7th, all up to
octave
major 6th diminished major 7th major 10th
5th
25
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
Harmonic stimulus
Length of chord
4 bars 4 bars 4 bars 4 bars
sequence
Times chord
sequence 1 2 2 2
is played
Total to
4 bars 8 bars 8 bars 8 bars
improvise
Number of
1 1 1 1
chords per bar
26
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
3 3 2 2 2
27
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
Identify key/time
What is this called? A time signature
signatures
Parts of the
What are these called? Pedals
instrument
28
Exam guidance: Supporting tests
Metronome marks,
72 crotchet beats
grace notes Explain the sign d = 72
per minute
and ornaments
Candidate
Basic posture Show me a good hand position
demonstrates
Candidate identifies
Comment on the style style of piece and gives
Musical style
of this piece examples of stylistic
features
Candidate suggests
How does this piece reflect the a musical period and
Musical period
period in which it was written? gives examples of how
Grade 5 the music reflects this
Candidate describes
form of piece and
Musical structures Describe the form of this piece
identifies relevant
sections
29
Exam guidance: Marking
Max. mark
for each piece Component
7 TECHNICAL FACILITY
COMMUNICATION
8
& INTERPRETATION
30
Exam guidance: Marking
Total mark
for each piece Attainment level
19–22 DISTINCTION
16–18 MERIT
13–15 PASS
31
Exam guidance: Marking
Technical The various technical The various technical The various technical
facility demands of the music demands of the music demands of the
fulfilled to a very fulfilled with only music fulfilled for
high degree. momentary insecurities. the most part.
An excellent level A very good level of A good level of tone
of tone control. tone control despite control though with
minimal blemishes. occasional lapses.
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Exam guidance: Marking
33
Exam guidance: Marking
DISTINCTION MERIT
13–14 MARKS 11–12 MARKS
34
Exam guidance: Marking
35
Exam guidance: Marking
DISTINCTION MERIT
9–10 MARKS 8 MARKS
36
Exam guidance:
Piano: Marking
Grade 7
A generally reliable degree A limited or very limited aural Unreliable aural perception
of aural perception perception with some lack of in the majority or all aspects.
in most aspects though precision in most aspects.
Very hesitant or uncertain/
with some imprecision.
Hesitant or uncertain missing responses.
Generally confident and responses.
prompt responses though
with occasional hesitation
or uncertainty.
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Piano: Initial
Piano: Initial
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Candidates play a balanced programme of
three pieces, chosen from the lists below.
Only one duet may be chosen.
Core repertoire
The following pieces are in the book Piano
The Initial exam lasts 10 minutes and contains
Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Initial
the following:
published by Trinity.
Maximum
marks BADINGS Canon
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
TOTAL 100
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Piano: Initial
Alternative repertoire
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Piano: Initial
ARNOLD Two Sad Hands 8 Children’s Pieces (Queen’s Temple QT 157)
Tanzstück
ORFF My First Concert (Schott ED 20969)
(Dancing Piece)
STAHL Today I’m Fine [duet]* The Tower Worm (Breitkopf EB 8841)
STRECKE Ball Playing Tio, the Little Keyboard Man (Breitkopf EB 8845)
TERZIBASCHITSCH Interval Magic Piano Dreams: solo book 1 (Trinity TCL 015334)
TERZIBASCHITSCH Round Dance [duet]** Piano Dreams: duet book 2 (Trinity TCL 015365)
* May be performed as primo only, or as a duet. If played primo only, it should be played at notated pitch.
If played as a duet, the duet part (lower part) must be performed in the exam by the teacher, another
adult or another pupil, but may not be pre-recorded.
** To be performed as a duet. The duet part (lower part) must be performed in the exam by the teacher,
another adult or another pupil, but may not be pre-recorded.
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Piano: Initial
TECHNICAL WORK
C major
one
A minor (candidates’ choice of either octave
harmonic or melodic or natural minor)
min. hands
Broken triad in C major and A minor, using mf legato
q = 60 separately
the following pattern:
to 5th
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
2. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Initial.
1a. Joining In or
for tone, balance and voicing
Westminster Walk
1b.
2a. Dialogue or
for co-ordination
2b. Caribbean Sunshine
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Piano: Initial
SUPPORTING TESTS
Piano: Initial
Candidates choose two of the following: Improvisation
◗◗ Sight reading Candidates perform an improvisation based
on a stimulus chosen from the following
◗◗ Aural
three options:
◗◗ Improvisation
◗◗ Stylistic
◗◗ Musical knowledge
◗◗ Motivic
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level lower than the exam being taken.
See page 18 for sight reading parameters. Musical knowledge
Candidates answer questions assessing their
Aural understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Candidates answer questions based on a single as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
musical example played on the piano by the Questions are based on candidates’ chosen
examiner. See page 20 for more information. pieces. See pages 28–29 for example questions
and responses.
The aural test requirements for Initial
are below.
Aural questions
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Piano: Grade 1
Piano: Grade 1
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Candidates play a balanced programme of
three pieces, chosen from the lists below.
Only one duet may be chosen.
Core repertoire
The Grade 1 exam lasts 11 minutes and contains The following pieces are in the book Piano
the following: Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 1
published by Trinity.
Maximum
marks CHARLTON Walking (and Talking)
SCHEIN
Scales & arpeggios and exercises Allemande
arr. SNELL
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
TOTAL 100
42
Piano: Grade 1
Alternative repertoire
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
CROSLAND Can’t Stop Myself Get Set Jazz! Grades 0–2 (Spartan SP 1266)
Piano: Grade
Essential Piano Repertoire — Level 1
DIABELLI Bagatelle
(Kjos GP 451)
TERZIBASCHITSCH The Last Waltz [duet]* Piano Dreams: duet book 1 (Trinity TCL 015358)
* To be performed as a duet. The duet part (lower part) must be performed in the exam by the teacher,
another adult or another pupil, but may not be pre-recorded.
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Piano: Grade 1
TECHNICAL WORK
F and G major
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 1.
1a. Tundra or
for tone, balance and voicing
1b. A Minor Blues
44
Piano: Grade 1
SUPPORTING TESTS
Piano: Grade
◗◗ Musical knowledge
◗◗ Motivic
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level lower than the exam being taken.
See page 18 for sight reading parameters. Musical knowledge
1
Candidates answer questions assessing their
Aural understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Candidates answer questions based on a single as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
musical example played on the piano by the Questions are based on candidates’ chosen
examiner. See page 20 for more information. pieces. See pages 28–29 for example questions
and responses.
The aural test requirements for Grade 1
are below.
Aural questions
45
Piano: Grade 2
Piano: Grade 2
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Core repertoire
The Grade 2 exam lasts 11 minutes and The following pieces are in the book Piano
contains the following: Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 2
published by Trinity.
Maximum
marks CLEAVER Persian Holiday
PIECE 1 22 FUX
Almost a Canon
arr. HAAS
LÖHLEIN
Balletto
PIECE 3 22 arr. HAAS
TELEMANN Rigaudon
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
TOTAL 100
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Piano: Grade 2
Alternative repertoire
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Piano: Grade
KNIPPER Ponies! (Breitkopf EB 8781)
Steppes
TERZIBASCHITSCH The Gondola [duet]* Piano Dreams: duet book 2 (Trinity TCL 015365)
TERZIBASCHITSCH The Little Locomotive Piano Dreams: solo book 2 (Trinity TCL 015341)
* To be performed as a duet. The duet part (lower part) must be performed in the exam by the teacher,
another adult or another pupil, but may not be pre-recorded.
47
Piano: Grade 2
TECHNICAL WORK
Bb and D major
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 2.
2a. Off-centre or
for co-ordination
2b. Quick March
48
Piano: Grade 2
SUPPORTING TESTS
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
Piano: Grade
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level approximately two grades lower than
the exam being taken. See page 18 for sight Musical knowledge
reading parameters.
Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Aural as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
Candidates answer questions based on a single Questions are based on candidates’ chosen 2
musical example played on the piano by the pieces. See pages 28–29 for example questions
examiner. See page 20 for more information. and responses.
The aural test requirements for Grade 2
are below.
Aural questions
i) D
escribe the dynamics, which will vary
Melody only during the melody
Listen to the melody once
4 bars ii) Identify the articulation as legato
or staccato
Major or minor key
Identify the last note as higher or lower
Listen to the melody once
than the first note
2 or 3
Listen to the melody twice, i) Identify where the change occurs
with a change of rhythm or
pitch in the second playing ii) Identify the change as rhythm or pitch
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Piano: Grade 3
Piano: Grade 3
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Candidates play a balanced programme of
three pieces, chosen from the lists below.
Only one duet may be chosen.
Core repertoire
The Grade 3 exam lasts 12 minutes and The following pieces are in the book Piano
contains the following: Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 3
published by Trinity.
Maximum
marks J & A BULLARD Model T
PIECE 1 22 COUPERIN
Le petit rien
arr. SNELL
SCHÖNMEHL Rain
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
TOTAL 100
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Piano: Grade 3
Alternative repertoire
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Piano: Grade
Children’s Dances Grade by Grade — Piano Grade 3
KODÁLY
no. 2** (Boosey M060127670)
Wilder Reiter
SCHUMANN
(The Wild Horseman)
Album for the Young, op. 68 (Wiener UT 50252) 3
SHERMAN & Hushabye Mountain
The Graded Piano Player book 2: Grades 2–3
SHERMAN (from Chitty Chitty
(Faber 0-571-53941-6)
arr. BULLARD Bang Bang)
TERZIBASCHITSCH The Little Elf Piano Dreams: solo book 2 (Trinity TCL 015341)
* To be performed as a duet. The duet part (lower part) must be performed in the exam by the teacher,
another adult or another pupil, but may not be pre-recorded.
** To be played a semitone higher than notated, as requested by the composer.
51
Piano: Grade 3
TECHNICAL WORK
Eb and A major
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 3.
2a. Prelude or
for co-ordination
2b. Simple Syncopations
52
Piano: Grade 3
SUPPORTING TESTS
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level approximately two grades lower than
the exam being taken. See page 18 for sight Musical knowledge
reading parameters.
Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Piano: Grade
Aural as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
Candidates answer questions based on a single Questions are based on candidates’ chosen
musical example played on the piano by the pieces. See pages 28–29 for example questions
examiner. See page 20 for more information. and responses.
The aural test requirements for Grade 3
are below.
3
Aural questions
53
Piano: Grade 4
Piano: Grade 4
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Core repertoire
The Grade 4 exam lasts 16 minutes and The following pieces are in the book Piano
contains the following: Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 4
published by Trinity.
Maximum
marks ARENS Tango passionis
TOTAL 100
54
Piano: Grade 4
Alternative repertoire
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Calm Water
Grade by Grade — Piano Grade 4
MAXWELL DAVIES (from Stevie’s Ferry
(Boosey M060127687)
to Hoy)
Piano: Grade
PETOT You Have to Shake It Jazz Alley — Intermediate (Kjos WP 607)
TERZIBASCHITSCH The Old Gramophone Piano Dreams: solo book 2 (Trinity TCL 015341) 4
TRAD.
Bop Goes the Weasel Repertoire Builder book 2 (Spartan SP 1212)
arr. HOLT
55
Piano: Grade 4
TECHNICAL WORK
Ab and E major
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 4.
3a. Timelines or
for finger & wrist strength and flexibility
3b. Roll up, roll up!
56
Piano: Grade 4
SUPPORTING TESTS
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level approximately two grades lower than
the exam being taken. See page 18 for sight Musical knowledge
reading parameters.
Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Aural as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
Candidates answer questions based on a single Questions are based on candidates’ chosen
musical example played on the piano by the pieces. See pages 28–29 for example questions
examiner. See page 20 for more information. and responses.
Piano: Grade
The aural test requirements for Grade 4
are below.
Aural questions
57
Piano: Grade 5
Piano: Grade 5
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Core repertoire
The Grade 5 exam lasts 16 minutes and The following pieces are in the book Piano
contains the following: Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 5
published by Trinity.
Maximum
marks ALEXANDER All is Calm
Circus Theme
SUPPORTING TESTS 20 PUSTILNIK
(including repeats)
TOTAL 100
58
Piano: Grade 5
Alternative repertoire
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Gavotte en rondeau
Leichte Klavierstücke und Sonatinen
J S BACH (from Overture
(Schott ED 6806)
in G minor)
Moderato cantabile
(1st movt from Eleven Sonatinas, op. 151 & op. 168
DIABELLI
Sonatina in F major, (Alfred 2419)
op. 168 no. 1)
Cavalryman
(no. 29 from Thirty Grade by Grade — Piano Grade 5
KABALEVSKY
Children’s Pieces, (Boosey M060127694)
op. 27)
Piano: Grade
NORTON Kettle Rag
(Trinity TCL 015389)
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Piano: Grade 5
TECHNICAL WORK
Db and B major
2. ARPEGGIOS (from memory, in similar motion) — Examiners select from the following:
Db and B major
min. legato or two hands
Bb and G# minor f or p
q = 90 staccato octaves together
Diminished 7th starting on B
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 5.
60
Piano: Grade 5
SUPPORTING TESTS
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level approximately two grades lower than
the exam being taken. See page 18 for sight Musical knowledge
reading parameters.
Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Aural as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
Candidates answer questions based on a single Questions are based on candidates’ chosen
musical example played on the piano by the pieces. See pages 28–29 for example questions
examiner. See page 20 for more information. and responses.
The aural test requirements for Grade 5
are below.
Piano: Grade
Aural questions
61
Piano: Grade 6
Piano: Grade 6
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
BENDA Sonatina in Eb
PIECE 2 22
Coranto (no. 218
BYRD from Fitzwilliam
Virginal Book)
PIECE 3 22
JONES Giga in A minor
Core repertoire
Group B
TECHNICAL WORK 14
BÉRA-TAGRINE Mazurka
Scales & arpeggios and exercises
KARGANOV Arabesque, op. 6 no. 4
TOTAL 100
62
Piano: Grade 6
Alternative repertoire
Group A
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Alternative repertoire
Group B
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
KALLMEYER Nemi Lounge The Cool Cat Piano Goodies (DVfM DV 32152)
Versöhnung (Reconciliation)
Piano: Grade
Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8
REGER (no. 20 from Aus der
(Trinity TCL 015395)
Jugendzeit, op. 17)
63
Piano: Grade 6
TECHNICAL WORK
Bb and D major
2. ARPEGGIOS (from memory, in similar motion) — Examiners select from the following:
Bb and D major
Bb and D minor
min. f or mf legato or four hands
q = 100 or p staccato octaves together
Diminished 7ths starting on Bb and D
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 6.
64
Piano: Grade 6
SUPPORTING TESTS
Aural
Candidates answer questions based on a single
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Grade 6
are below.
Aural questions
Piano: Grade
Identify and comment on two other
Harmonised Listen to the piece twice
characteristics of the piece
8 bars Identify the key to which the music
modulates as subdominant, dominant
Major key Listen to the first four bars or relative minor
of the piece once
6
2, 3, 4 or 6 Answers may alternatively be given as
key names
65
Piano: Grade 7
Piano: Grade 7
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Core repertoire
Group B
TECHNICAL WORK 14
CHANLER Aftermath
Scales & arpeggios and exercises
Lento (2nd movt
EARL
from Sonatina)
TOTAL 100
66
Piano: Grade 7
Alternative repertoire
Group A
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Alternative repertoire
Group B
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
67
Piano: Grade 7
TECHNICAL WORK
Ab and E major
f or mf
G# and E harmonic and or p or
min.
melodic minor crescendo/ legato or four hands
q = 130 diminuendo staccato octaves together
Chromatic scale in similar motion a
minor 3rd apart, left hand starting ( p — f — p )
on C and right hand starting on Eb
Ab and E major
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 7.
2a. Sunrise or
for co-ordination
2b. Vamp Style
68
Piano: Grade 7
SUPPORTING TESTS
Aural
Candidates answer questions based on a single
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Grade 7
are below.
Aural questions
69
Piano: Grade 8
Piano: Grade 8
EXAM STRUCTURE PIECES
Fanfarinette and La
RAMEAU triomphante (from
Suite in A minor)
Intermezzo in B minor,
SUPPORTING TEST 1 10 BRAHMS
op. 119 no. 1
Minstrels
Sight reading DEBUSSY
(from Préludes Book 1)
Elegy
SUPPORTING TEST 2 10 IRELAND
(from A Downland Suite)
TOTAL 100
70
Piano: Grade 8
Alternative repertoire
Group A
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Prestissimo (Finale
Sonata no. 5 in C minor, op. 10 no. 1
BEETHOVEN from Sonata no. 5 in
(Henle HN 47)
C minor, op. 10 no. 1)
Alternative repertoire
Group B
The following pieces are in the books listed in the right-hand column below.
Moment musical in
Das Pianobuch vol. 2
REGER C# minor, op. 44
(Peters EP 10906b)
no. 5
TECHNICAL WORK
XERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises in total: 1a or 1b,
3. E
2a or 2b, and 3a or 3b.
Candidates choose one exercise to play first. Examiners then select one of the remaining two
prepared exercises to be performed.
The exercises are in the book Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 8.
72
Piano: Grade 8
SUPPORTING TESTS
Aural
Candidates answer questions based on a single
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Grade 8
are below.
Aural questions
8
73
Piano Accompanying: Grade 5
Maximum
marks
PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22
PIECE 3 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14
Extracts
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
TOTAL 100
74
Piano Accompanying: Grade 5
Group A
VOICE
ARNE When Daisies Pied (from Selected Songs) (Cramer 90142)
PURCELL Music for a While (from 15 Songs and Airs set 2) (Novello NOV170266)
VIOLIN
Andante (3rd movt from Sonata no. 1 in B minor, BWV 1014)
J S BACH
(from Six Sonatas, BWV 1014–1019 vol. 1) (Bärenreiter BA 5118)
FIOCCO
Allegro (Schott ED 11963)
arr. BENT & O’NEILL
CELLO
FLUTE
Siciliano (2nd movt from Sonata no. 2 in Eb, BWV 1031)
J S BACH
(from Flute Sonatas vol. 1) (Peters EP4461AA)
COWLES Busy Lizzie (from Woodwind World Flute book 4) (Trinity TCL 320049)
CLARINET 5
Allegro (from Woodwind World Clarinet book 3)
DRUSCHETZKY
(Trinity TCL 350039)
Group B
VOICE
FAURÉ ed. KAGEN Chanson d’amour (from 30 Songs) (IMC 1601/2/1131)
VIOLIN
DVOŘÁK Larghetto (2nd movt from Sonatina in G, op. 100) (Peters EP 9363)
SHOSTAKOVICH
Romance (from The Gadfly, op. 97) (Fentone F 399–401)
arr. FRASER
CELLO
SQUIRE Romance (Stainer 2284)
FLUTE
Meadow-Sweet (from Woodwind World Flute book 3)
COWLES
(Trinity TCL 320032)
CLARINET
FINZI Carol (from Five Bagatelles, op. 23) (Boosey M060030253)
FAURÉ Agnus Dei (from Requiem) (from Piano Plus) (Trinity TCL 003034)
Any piece from Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 5
VARIOUS
(Trinity TCL 016638)
TECHNICAL WORK
Candidates prepare all extracts set for Grade 5 technical development in the book Piano Plus 2
published by Trinity. The examiner chooses three extracts to be performed in the exam.
76
Piano Accompanying: Grade 5
SUPPORTING TESTS
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates See pages 20–27 for details of the
perform a previously unseen musical extract requirements and parameters.
at a level approximately two grades lower than
the exam being taken. See page 18 for sight Musical knowledge
reading parameters.
Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as well
Aural as their knowledge of notation and the piano.
Candidates answer questions based on a single Questions are based on candidates’ chosen
musical example played on the piano by the pieces. See page 28–29 for example questions
Aural questions
i) C
lap the pulse on the second playing,
Listen to the piece twice stressing the strong beat
ii) Identify the time signature
77
Piano Accompanying: Grade 6
Maximum
marks
PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22
PIECE 3 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14
Extracts
SUPPORTING TEST 1 10
Sight reading
SUPPORTING TEST 2 10
TOTAL 100
78
Piano Accompanying: Grade 6
Group A
VOICE
Sebben crudele (from 24 Italian Songs and Arias)
CALDARA
(Schirmer GS 26114)
VIOLIN
4th movt (from Sonata no. 1 in B minor, BWV 1014) (from Six Sonatas,
J S BACH
BWV 1014–1019 vol. 1) (Bärenreiter BA 5118)
CELLO
LE FLEMING Dance (from Air and Dance) (Chester CH 56275)
FLUTE
CLARINET
LUTOSŁAWSKI No. 1 from 5 Dance Preludes (Chester CH 55171)
Allegro animato (2nd movt from Sonata for Clarinet in Eb, op. 167)
SAINT-SAËNS
(Durand DF01006300)
Group B
VOICE
6
FAURÉ ed. KAGEN Après un rêve (from 30 Songs) (IMC 1601/2/1131)
79
Piano Accompanying: Grade 6
VIOLIN
Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 (from Edward Elgar: Chanson de matin and
ELGAR
Chanson de nuit) (Novello NOV 120431R)
CELLO
ELGAR Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 (Novello NOV 120943 [archive])
FAURÉ
Après un rêve (IMC 540)
arr. CASALS
FLUTE
FAURÉ ed. BUESSER Sicilienne, op. 78 (Chester CH 55156)
GODARD Idylle (from Suite de trois morceaux, op. 116) (Chester CH 55136)
MOWER The Great Outside (from Landscapes) (Itchy Fingers IFP 034)
CLARINET
MOZART 2nd movt (Concerto in A, K. 622) (any reliable edition)
And with His Stripes We Are Healed (from Messiah) (from Piano Plus)
HANDEL
(Trinity TCL 003034)
Any piece from Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 6
VARIOUS
(Trinity TCL 016645)
TECHNICAL WORK
Candidates prepare all extracts set for Grade 6 technical development in the book Piano Plus 2
published by Trinity. The examiner chooses three extracts to be performed in the exam.
80
Piano Accompanying: Grade 6
SUPPORTING TESTS
Aural
Candidates answer questions based on a single
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Grade 6
are below.
Aural questions
81
Piano Accompanying: Grade 7
Maximum
marks
PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22
PIECE 3 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14
Extracts
SUPPORTING TEST 1 10
Sight reading
SUPPORTING TEST 2 10
TOTAL 100
82
Piano Accompanying: Grade 7
Group A
VOICE
BERLIOZ Villanelle (from Les nuits d’été) (Bärenreiter BA 5784-90)
VIOLIN
Second Fantasy Piece (Allegro Vivace) (from Fantasy Pieces, op. 43)
GADE
(Hansen WH 03537)
HANDEL Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata no. 4 in D, HWV 371) (Peters EP 2475b)
CELLO
BERKELEY Andantino, op. 21 no. 2a (Chester CH 00945)
STRAVINSKY
Russian Maiden’s Song (Boosey M060027017)
arr. MARKEVICH
FLUTE
R R BENNETT Allegro tranquillo (no. 1 from Summer Music) (Novello NOV 120560)
CLARINET
Group B
VOICE
CHAUSSON Le colibri (IMC 1130/31)
Is She Not Passing Fair? (from New Imperial Edition of Tenor Songs)
ELGAR
(Boosey M051904303)
7
FAURÉ Ici-bas (IMC)
83
Piano Accompanying: Grade 7
VIOLIN
KREISLER Liebeslied (Schott BSS 29029)
MASSENET
Méditation (UMP)
trans. MARSICK
CELLO
FAURÉ Berceuse, op. 16 (Hamelle HA 09060)
FLUTE
ARRIEU 1st movt (from Sonatine) (Amphion A126)
CLARINET
HOROVITZ 2nd movt (from Sonatina) (Novello NOV 120541)
SAINT-SAËNS Allegretto (1st movt from Sonata, op. 167) (Durand 1006300)
Entr’acte (no. 24: Allegro vivo from Carmen) (from Piano Plus)
BIZET
(Trinity TCL 003034)
Any piece from Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 7
VARIOUS
(Trinity TCL 016652)
TECHNICAL WORK
Candidates prepare all extracts set for Grade 7 technical development in the book Piano Plus 2
published by Trinity. The examiner chooses three extracts to be performed in the exam.
84
Piano Accompanying: Grade 7
SUPPORTING TESTS
Aural
Candidates answer questions based on a single
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Grade 7
are below.
Aural questions
85
Piano Accompanying: Grade 8
Maximum
marks
PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22
PIECE 3 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14
Extracts
SUPPORTING TEST 1 10
Sight reading
SUPPORTING TEST 2 10
TOTAL 100
86
Piano Accompanying: Grade 8
Group A
VOICE
Five Eyes (available in G minor or Bb minor)
ARMSTRONG GIBBS
(Boosey M060030833 (G minor), M060030840 (Bb minor))
PURCELL Hark! The Echoing Air from The Fairy Queen (Novello NOV 952908)
VIOLIN
Allegro (4th movt from Sonata no. 3 in E, BWV 1016)
J S BACH
(from Six Sonatas, BWV 1014–1019 vol. 1) (Bärenreiter BA 5118)
SCHUBERT 1st movt (from Sonatina in D, op. 137 no. 1) (Stainer 35592)
CELLO
MENDELSSOHN Song Without Words, op. 109 (Stainer R2247)
SHOSTAKOVICH Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in D minor, op. 40) (Peters EP 4748) Piano Accompanying: Grade
FLUTE
Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata no. 2 in Eb, BWV 1031)
J S BACH
(from Flute Sonatas vol. 1) (Peters EP 4461AA)
8
87
Piano Accompanying: Grade 8
CLARINET
Allegro con fuoco (1st movt from Sonata for Clarinet and Piano)
POULENC
(Chester CH 70972)
Group B
VOICE
ELGAR The Shepherd’s Song (from Seven Lieder) (any reliable edition)
VIOLIN
DVOŘÁK 4th movt (from Sonatina in G, op. 100) (Peters EP 9363)
MENDELSSOHN 2nd movt (from Concerto in E minor, op. 64) (Peters EP 1731)
CELLO
RACHMANINOV Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 (Boosey M060112027)
FLUTE
GAUBERT Madrigal (Enoch UNI 14224)
CLARINET
Allegretto grazioso (3rd movt from Sonata no. 1 in F minor)
BRAHMS
(from Sonatas, op. 120) (Peters EP 3896W)
SCHUMANN No. 2: Lebhaft, leicht (from Fantasiestücke, op. 73) (Henle HN 416)
88
Piano Accompanying: Grade 8
Ode to Joy (chorus from Symphony no. 9 in D minor) (from Piano Plus)
BEETHOVEN
(Trinity TCL 003034)
Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (How lovely is thy dwelling place)
BRAHMS
(from Ein deutsches Requiem) (from Piano Plus) (Trinity TCL 003034)
Any piece from Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises 2018–2020: Grade 8
VARIOUS
(Trinity TCL 016669)
TECHNICAL WORK
Candidates prepare all extracts set for Grade 8 technical development in the book Piano Plus 2
published by Trinity. The examiner chooses three extracts to be performed in the exam.
8
89
Piano Accompanying: Grade 8
SUPPORTING TESTS
Aural
Candidates answer questions based on a single
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Grade 8
are below.
Aural questions
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