please note that the pieces an tnis book may only

be presented íor examinations in the year 2013,

Elementary Grade

All símitar motion sca/es to be played with each hand separately and hands together.

Sca/es: Similar motion: C and G major one octave

Contrary motion: C major one octave

Theory Requirements
Clefs, stave, bar lines, note values, notation and expression markings.

Aural Requirements & Sight-reading

Please consult Keyboard Syllabus.

Preliminary Grade
Atl simitar motion sca/es to be played with each hand separately and hands together.

Sca/es: Similar motion: C, G, D, A and E major one octave

Contrary motion: C major one octave

Arpeggios: C major, hands separately only one octave

Theory Requirements
Clefs, stave, bar lines, simple time signatures, note values, notation and expression markings.

Aural Requiremen§ & Sight-reading

Please consult Keyboard Syllabus.

Primary Grade
Att similar motion sca/es to be played with each hand separately and hands together.

Sca/es: Similar motion: C, G, D, A, E, B and F major one octave

Contrary motion: C and G major one octave

Arpeggios.' C,GandFmajor
hands separately only one octave

Theory Requirements
Clefs, stave, bar lines, simple time signatures, notation and expression markings.

Aural Requirements & Sight-reading

Please consult Keyboard Syllabus.

A new R|AM publication Compleíe Sca/es and Arpeggios, Elementary to Grade V

(edited by Réamonn Keary) is now available in music stores.

Whilst every effort has been made to trace üe owners of copyrights, in a few cases üis has proved impossible, and we take thiS
opportunity of tendering our apologies to any owners whose rights may have been unwittingly infringed. Suitable arrangements will be
made with those holders of copyright whose permission had not been obtained at the time of going to press.
 ELEMENTARY

Young Foal
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Grass so Green
Very smoothly arr pauline Hall

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'Grass so Green' arranged by Pauline Hall from 'Piano Time Pieces 1 ' (first edition) O Oxford University Press 1989.
Reproduced by permission. All rights reserved.
 ELEMENTARY

Taking it Easy

George Coulter

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Copyright @ 1934 Wanen & Phillips (Forsyth Bros. Ltd.) Taken from the album Ring up the Curtain by George Coulter.
Used by kind permission of the publisher.
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Robot Dance

with movement Ailbhe McDonagh

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 ELEMENTARY

A Little Nlelody
Slowly and quietly cuthbert Harris

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by Cuthber1 Harris. Used by kind permission of the publisher.
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London Bridge
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'London Bridge' arranged by Pauline Hall from 'Piano Time l' (first edition) O Oxford University Press l983.
Reproduced by permission. All rights reserved.
 PRELIMINARY

The Huntsman

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Used by kind permission of the publisher.
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On the River
Flowing Alan Bullard

'On the river' by Alan Bullard from 'Piano Time Pieces 1' (new edition) O Oxford University Press 2004.
Reproduced by pennission. A1l rights reserved,
 PRELIMINARY

The curious cat

Allegro comodo John Mclachlan

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Hungarian f)ance
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Copyright @ 1929 Wanen & Phillips (Forsyth Bros, Ltd.) Taken from the album Every Beginners Tunes by George
Coulter. Used by kind permission of the publisher,
 PRELIMINARY

snow white
Leslie Fly
Gracefully

Copyright o 1938 Forsyth Bros, Ltd. Taken írom the album Snow White by Leslie
Fly.
Used by kind permission of the publisher.
PRELIMINARY

The Polar Bear

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'The Polar Bear' ananged by Pauline Hall frorn 'Piano Time Pieces 1 ' (first edition) O Oxlord University Press 1989.
Reproduced by permission. A11 rights reserved.
 PRIMARY

The Wise Elephant

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'The Wise Elephant'by David Blackwell from 'Piano Tirne Pieces 2'(new edition)
O Oxford University Press 2004. Reproduced by permission. A11 rights reserved.
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Tarantella
Allegro scotson clark ed p Hall

'Tarantella'by Scotson Clark, edited by Pauline Hall from 'Piano Times Pieces 3' (first edition)
e Oxford University Press 1989. Reproduced by permission. All rights reserved.
 PRIMARY

A Ball
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A Ball by lza Garztecka from Little Frogs and other Piano Pieces (page l2) -
O 1968 by Polskie WydawnictwoMuzyczne SA, Kraków, Poland, Al1 rights reserved.
 PRIMARY

Piper in the Forest

Allegretto Alan Bullard

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'Piper in the Forest'by Alan Bullard from 'Piano Time 2' (new edition) O Oxford University Press 2004.
Reproduced by permission. A1l rights resenied.

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The Wítch's Lair

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,The Witch's Lair' by Pauline Hall form 'Piano Time Pieces 1' (first edition) O Oxford University Press 1989.
Reproduced by permission. Al1 rights reserved.
 PRIMARY

The Cow jumped over the Moon

Gaily, with humour Joan Last

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e Oxford University Press l989, Reproduced by pennission. All rights reserved.
 Teaching Notes 2013

Elementary Grade

Young Foal - Ailbhe McDonagh

here, so it is important to maintain a good balance
The melody is divided betweei right and left hands
phrase-marks are imPortant;join the first note to the second
between the hands throughout this piece. The
a contrast between the mf on line one and the P on line
and lightly release the sJcond note. Aim to make
nvo, and hold the last bar for three full beats,

Grass so Green - arr Pauline Hall

melody. The left hand can be gentlY PlaYed'
A legato line is very important here, and asinging right hand
maintained throughout. It is Possible to add a small
and a steady count of 4 beats per bar shoulá be
conclusion,
ritardando in the last bar to bring the piece to an attractive

Taking it Easy - George Coulter

the right hand accompanies with soft chords, Aim to
The left hand sings the melody in this piece, while
maintain a legato line throughout and ti ro.'u relaxed
teÁpo. Be sure to count three steadY beats in each
bar, and trotaátl dotted minims for their full value!

Robot Dance - Ailbhe Mc Donagh

to the crotchets in this Piece, Aim for a livelY
A crisp staccatotouch is needed Ó give energy and sparkle
pace _ it is a dance after all! The key of this |i.c.
i, Ó vtujor, so watch out for the F sharP in bar 7, Try to
and hold the final bar for its full value,
include the dynamic markings to add .u.r, -Ó.. character,

-{ Little Melody - Cuthbert Harris

tempo indication is "slowlY", it should still have a Sense
This piece has quite a gentle character. While the
very important for both right and left hands, and
of forward movement, so let it flow. A legato line is
remembertoobservetherallantandointhefinaltwobars.

London Bridge - arr Pauline Hall

melody with nice legato phrasing. The left hand semibreves
The right harrd st ouid úng out this well-known
pla}ed softly. Take extra care when playing the dotted
must be held for their full value and should be
carefully,
rhlthms in bars 1 and 5 _ these will need to be counted

Loma Horan
senior Examiner
 Teaching Notes 2013

Preliminary Grade

The Huntsman - Leslie Fly

This piece has a spirited character and should not be played too slowly. In bars I and 2 the left hand echoes
the right hand, but in bars 3 and 4 it is more of an accompaniment figure and should be softer, as the right
hand plays the melody, A steady four beats per bar is required.

On the River - Alan Bullard

This piece should move along at a flowing pace. The upbeat is played with the left hand but is really a paít
of the right hand melody, so take care to ensure thata legato line is maintained. Dynamic marks are indicated
- these will help to add shape and colour to the melody, The accompaniment should be played quietly.
The Curious Cat - John Mclachlan
The composer has given a lot of phrase markings and dynamics in this piece, so these details should be
carefully observed. It is also important to take note of the various tempo markings:
Allegro Comodo, Rit, Meno Mosso, Accel and A kmpo - these will add another dimension to the
performance.

Hungarian Dance - George Coulter

A short and crisp staccato touch is required in this piece, and a quick tempo is indicated to help convey the
character of this dance. The left hand can be played quietly, while the right hand adopts a more rob1,1stforte
to really bring this to life! Hold all of the semibreves for their full value.

Snow White - Leslie Fly

This is a very elegant piece, and requires a legato touch throughout. For bars 1 to 8 the right hand has the
melody, but from bar 9 the left hand takes on more melodic interest * so listen carefully to the balance
between melody and accompaniment throughout the piece. Aim to show contrast between the p, mf andf
dynamics that are indicated.

The Polar Bear - arr Pauline Hall

This piece should be played at a flowing tempo, with a singing melody line in the right hand. The piece is
written in the key of C Major, but watch out for the F sharp in the left hand atbar 6! Aim for a legato line
in the right hand, and aim to add shape to the phrase line. The left hand can be played gently throughout.

Lorna Horan
senior Examiner
 Teaching Notes 2013

Primary Grade

The Wise Elephant - David Blackwell

This piece is perfect for working on left hand tone, as the melody is in the bass throughout. The right hand
chords should be played softly, and all rests should be observed. The dotted rhythms need to be carefully
counted throughout, and the dynamic markings should be observed. Think about elephants and their heavy
ibotsteps, and try to bring out that character! The repeats should not be played in an exam performance.

Tarantella - Scotson Clark, ed Pauline Hall

_\ tarantella is a dance, so this piece requires a brisk pace. Tidy fingerwork is necessary and it is really
important to keep a steady beat throughout. Lines 1 and 3 are identical, so this will cut down on the learning!
_\dd dynamics to give this even more energy and sparkle!

_{ Ball -Iza Garztecka

_{ lively tempo is required here, and a bouncy staccato touch. Be sure to hold the dotted minims for their
full value throughout. The dynamics are not written in here, so experiment with a few different dynamics
and see what works best! Keep a steady tempo from beginning to end, and watch out for the accidentals.

Piper in the Forest - Alan Bullard

It is easy to begin this piece too fast, as the left hand is very straight-forward with minims and semibreves,
but the right hand fingerwork is tricky and requires care, so be sure to start at a manageable pace. There
should be lovely contrast between the right hand staccato and legato notes, and pay attention to the dynamic
nrarkings that are indicated.

The Witch's Lair - Pauline Hall

In this piece the melody moves between the right and left hands, so it is important to listen closely to the
balance and try not to let the accompaniment overshadow the melody. The tempo is not particularly fast, but
it should have a sense of flow Pay careful attention to the phrase markings and dynamics.

The Cow Jumped Over the Moon - Joan Last

This is a very lively piece - full of energy and spirit! The time signature (6/8) indicates that there should be
a feeling of two beats per bar, so try not to play this too slowly or it will become laboured. Watch out for
rhe left hand - it moves between bass clef and treble clef a number of times throughout the piece. The
dr-namic markings range from pp to ffi so there should be a very wide range of colours here. The final note
should be played an octave higher than it is written (as indicated by the sign 8ve).

Lorna Horan
senior Examiner