Piano Syllabus 2021-2023

BOTTERILL
SZYMANOWSKA
KHACHATURIAN
PIANO HANDEL
SYLLABUS BARTÓK
Piano & Piano Accompanying
JOPLIN
Qualification specifications
for graded exams 2021–2023 NORTON
HAYDN
THUNTAWECH
SUKONTAPATIPARK
TCHAIKOVSKY
GERSHWIN
FARRENC
J S BACH
HUANG-HSU
MIFSUD
BÖHM
ALWYN
DUŠEK
ILES
TAN
WHAT’S CHANGED?
◗ New performance pieces at all levels, offering candidates our widest ever choice of repertoire,
with more pieces available in our books and alternative lists
◗ Choose from the new pieces, or continue to teach and play selected pieces from the 2018–2020
syllabus, which are included in the Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023 | Extended Edition
◗ New technical work exercises at all levels, specially composed to develop key areas of
piano technique (NB candidates presenting the 2021–2023 syllabus must prepare the new
2021–2023 exercises)
◗ Updated musical knowledge parameters, providing increased detail for candidates and teachers
(see pages 28–29)
◗ New graded exam books, available in two editions: Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023 |
Extended Edition and Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023
Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023 | Extended Edition
— 21 exam pieces: 12 in the printed book plus nine included as a downloadable ebook
— Performance notes for all 21 pieces
— New technical work exercises
— Scales and arpeggios
— Downloadable audio for all 21 pieces
Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023
— 12 exam pieces
— Performance notes
— New technical work exercises
DIGITAL ASSESSMENT: DIGITAL GRADES AND DIPLOMAS

To provide even more choice and flexibility in how Trinity’s regulated qualifications can be
achieved, digital assessment is available for all our classical, jazz and Rock & Pop graded exams,
as well as for ATCL and LTCL music performance diplomas. This enables candidates to record
their exam at a place and time of their choice and then submit the video recording via our online
platform to be assessed by our expert examiners. The exams have the same academic rigour
as our face-to-face exams, and candidates gain full recognition for their achievements, with the
same certificate and UCAS points awarded as for the face-to-face exams.
Find out more at trinitycollege.com/dgd
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 2021. The 2018–2020 syllabus will remain valid until
31 December 2021, giving a one year overlap. During this time, candidates may present pieces
and technical work from the 2018–2020 or the 2021–2023 syllabus, but not both.
Selected pieces from the 2018–2020 syllabus have been retained as repertoire options in addition
to the new 2021–2023 pieces but please note that candidates using the 2021–2023 syllabus must
prepare the exercises listed in the 2021–2023 syllabus.
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 2021–2023
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Chief Executive: Sarah Kemp
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Contents
Contents
3 / Welcome
4 / Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams
9 / Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
11 / About the exam
15 / Exam guidance: Pieces
17 / Exam guidance: Technical work
18 / Exam guidance: Supporting tests
30 / Exam guidance: Marking
38 / Piano: Initial to Grade 5
39 / Piano: Initial
43 / Piano: Grade 1
47 / Piano: Grade 2
51 / Piano: Grade 3
55 / Piano: Grade 4
59 / Piano: Grade 5
63 / Piano: Grades 6–8
64 / Piano: Grade 6
68 / Piano: Grade 7
72 / Piano: Grade 8
76 / Piano Accompanying: Grades 5–8
78 / Piano Accompanying: Grade 5
90 / Policies
92 / Publishers
94 / Trinity publications
96 / Piano resources
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 from
Initial to Grade 8. It offers the choice and flexibility to allow pianists to perform to their strengths,
offering an even wider range of repertoire to choose from.
Extensive repertoire
Choose from our largest repertoire lists to date, which include 35 pieces per grade, a range
of international composers and a selection of popular pieces from the 2018–2020 syllabus.
Welcome
Re-imagined books
There are now a minimum of 12 pieces in your graded exam book, with 21 pieces in the
Extended Edition — nine in an additional ebook. Both editions include detailed performance
notes, while the Extended Edition also includes scales, arpeggios and downloadable audio.

Young Composers’ Competition
Aspiring composers can take inspiration from the inclusion of one new piece per grade written
by the winners of our Young Composers’ Competition.
Flexible syllabus
Personalise your exam — you can choose to perform your own original composition, a duet at
Initial to Grade 3 and a selection of supporting tests.
Online support
A range of free, online support resources, produced with professional musicians and educators,
help develop your performance skills and musical knowledge.
We hope you enjoy exploring the music on offer in this syllabus and we wish you every
success in your exams and in your wider music-making.
ABOUT TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON

Trinity College London is a leading international exam board and independent education
charity that has been providing assessments around the world since 1877. We specialise in the
assessment of communicative and performance skills covering music, drama, combined arts and
English language. With over 850,000 candidates a year in more than 60 countries worldwide,
Trinity qualifications are specifically designed to help students progress. Our aim is to inspire
teachers and learners through the creation of assessments that are enjoyable to prepare for,
rewarding to teach and that develop the skills needed in real life.
At the heart of Trinity’s work is the belief that effective communicative and performance skills
are life enhancing, know no boundaries and should be within reach of us all. We exist to promote
and foster the best possible communicative and performance skills through assessment, content
and training that is innovative, personal and authentic.

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Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams
Introduction to Trinity’s
graded music exams
OBJECTIVE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS TRINITY’S YOUNG COMPOSERS’
COMPETITION
Trinity’s graded music exams provide a
structured yet flexible framework for progress, Trinity’s Young Composers’ Competition ran
which enables learners to demonstrate their own during 2019 and was open to composers aged
musical personality and promotes enjoyment 30 or under. One winner was selected for each
in music performance. grade, and the pieces are clearly marked in
the repertoire lists. See trinitycollege.com/YCC
The exams assess performance, technical for more information.
ability and responses to set musical tests
through face-to-face practical assessment.
They offer learners of any age the opportunity REPERTOIRE
to measure their development as performers Trinity will make every effort to ensure that
against a series of internationally understood the pieces listed for each grade remain valid
benchmarks, taking them from beginner for the life of this syllabus, including any
level to the point where they can progress overlap period. However, we reserve the right
to higher education in music, or enter for to change or add pieces during the life of
Trinity’s performance diplomas. the syllabus. For the latest information go to
trinitycollege.com/piano
WHO THE QUALIFICATIONS ARE FOR
Trinity’s graded music exams are open to all ASSESSMENT AND MARKING
learners, with no age restrictions or other Trinity’s graded music exams are assessed by
limitations. There is no requirement to have external examiners trained and moderated
passed lower grades, theory exams or other by Trinity. Examiners provide marks and
qualifications, although the grades represent comments for each component of the exam
a system of progressive mastery and the using the assessment criteria on pages 32–37.
outcomes for each level assume confidence
in the requirements of previous grades. The exams are marked out of 100. Candidates’
results correspond to different attainment
Repertoire selection and other exam content levels as follows:
is designed to appeal to learners of all ages
and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity
Mark Attainment level
of candidates.
87–100 DISTINCTION
Trinity is committed to making its exams
accessible to all, and each candidate is 75–86 MERIT
treated individually when considering how 60–74 PASS
assessments can be adapted for those
with special needs. Find out more at 45–59 BELOW PASS 1
trinitycollege.com/music-csn 0–44 BELOW PASS 2
See pages 30–37 for further information about

how the exams are marked.
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DURATION OF STUDY (TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME)
All regulated qualifications are assigned a total qualification time. This should be used as guidance
only. Total qualification time is an estimate of the average time a candidate spends with a teacher
(guided learning hours) added to the average time spent learning independently. It is recognised
that the amount of time needed to commit to a qualification will be dependent on each individual’s
level of experience.
Guided learning hours Independent learning Total qualification time

(GLH) hours (ILH) (TQT) (hours)
Initial 8 32 40
Grade 1 12 48 60
Grade 2 18 72 90
Grade 3 18 102 120
Grade 4 24 126 150

Grade 5 24 156 180
Grade 6 36 184 220
Grade 7 48 222 270
Grade 8 54 266 320
RECOGNITION AND UCAS POINTS WHERE THE QUALIFICATIONS

COULD LEAD
Trinity College London is an international
exam board regulated by Ofqual (Office of While for some learners graded music exams
Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) represent a personal goal or objective, they can
in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern also be used as a progression route towards:
Ireland and by Qualifications Wales. Various
◗ Diplomas in performing and teaching
arrangements are in place with governmental
offered by Trinity or by other awarding
education authorities worldwide.
organisations
In the UK, Grades 6–8 are eligible for UCAS ◗ Music courses at conservatoires and
(Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) universities, for which Grade 8 is often
points for those applying to colleges and specified as an entry requirement
universities, as follows:
◗ Employment opportunities in music
Grade 6 and the creative arts
UCAS POINTS
PASS 8 | MERIT 10 | DISTINCTION 12
Grade 7
UCAS POINTS
Grade 8
UCAS POINTS
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HOW TO ENTER FOR AN EXAM OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED

BY TRINITY
Exams can be taken at Trinity’s public
exam centres, which are available After Grade 8 or the Advanced Certificate
throughout the world. Details are available classical music exams, candidates can progress
at trinitycollege.com/worldwide, and to diplomas at Associate (ATCL), Licentiate
candidates should contact their local (LTCL) and Fellowship (FTCL) levels. These
Trinity representative for more information. assess higher skills in performance, teaching
and theory. Find out more at trinitycollege.com/
Alternatively, in the UK, schools and private music-diplomas
teachers with sufficient candidates may apply
for an exam visit. Details are available at Adults who work as music educators may also
trinitycollege.com/exam-visit wish to consider Trinity’s Level 4 Certificate for
Music Educators (Trinity CME). Find out more
at trinitycollege.com/CME
TRINITY QUALIFICATIONS THAT
COMPLEMENT THE PIANO QUALIFICATIONS We also offer:
Trinity’s music qualifications offer flexible ◗ Graded, certificate and diploma
progression routes from beginner to qualifications in drama subjects
advanced levels in a range of musical styles.
◗ English language qualifications
All are designed to help candidates develop
as musicians according to their individual ◗ Teaching English qualifications
needs as learners. ◗ Arts Award (only available in certain
Graded music exams assess a broad range countries)
of musicianship skills, including performance, Specifications for all these qualifications
while certificate exams focus entirely on can be downloaded from trinitycollege.com
performance, including separate marks for
presentation skills. Find more information
about certificate exams at trinitycollege.com/
music-certificates
Trinity’s graded Rock & Pop exams are
available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboards
and vocals. Find out more at trinityrock.com
Candidates can enter any combination of
graded or certificate exams, and do not need
to pass any particular level in order to proceed
to a higher level.
Theory exams are available from Grade 1
to support learners to develop their
understanding of the technical language
of music. However, no theory qualifications
or other prerequisites are required to enter
graded or certificate exams at any level.
Find more information about theory exams
at trinitycollege.com/theory
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REGULATED LEVELS OF TRINITY’S MUSIC QUALIFICATIONS
RQF* EQF** Classical Rock Theory Solo Group

Level Level & Jazz & Pop & Written Certificates† Certificates†
7 7 FTCL
6 6 LTCL LMusTCL
ATCL AMusTCL
4 5 Certificate for Music Educators
(Trinity CME)
Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Advanced Advanced
3 4 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 7

Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6
Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Intermediate Intermediate
2 3
Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 3 Foundation Foundation
1 2 Grade 2 Grade 2 Grade 2
Entry
1 Initial Initial
Level 3
* Regulated Qualifications Framework

** European Qualifications Framework
† Not RQF or EQF regulated
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REGULATED TITLES AND QUALIFICATION NUMBERS

FOR GRADED MUSIC EXAMS
Qualification
Regulated title
number
Initial
TCL Entry Level Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Entry 3)
(Initial) 601/0812/5
Grade 1
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 1) 501/2042/6
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
TCL Level 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 4) 501/2044/X
Grade 5
TCL Level 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 5) 501/2045/1
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes and assessment

and assessment criteria
INITIAL TO GRADE 3
(Initial = RQF Entry Level 3, Grades 1–3 = RQF Level 1)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can:
Piano
1. 1.1 Apply skills, knowledge and understanding to
criteria
Perform music in a present performances that demonstrate careful
& Piano Accompanying

variety of styles set preparation, musical awareness and the beginning
for the grade of thoughtful interpretation
1.2 Perform with general security of pitch and rhythm,
and with attention given to dynamics and articulation

1.3 Maintain a reasonable sense of continuity in
performance and convey the mood of music in
a variety of styles
2. 2.1 Demonstrate familiarity with the fundamentals

Demonstrate technical of instrumental command
ability on an instrument
2.2 Demonstrate technical control and facility within
through responding to
set tasks
set technical demands
3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to simple elements of

Respond to set music in a practical context
musicianship tests
3.2 Demonstrate basic aural and musical awareness
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
GRADES 4–5
(RQF Level 2)

1. 1.1 Support their intentions in musical performance

Perform music in a
1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of music that allows
variety of styles set
a degree of personal interpretation in performance
for the grade
1.3 Perform with general accuracy, technical fluency
and musical awareness to convey musical character
in a variety of styles
2. 2.1 Demonstrate a developing instrumental command

Demonstrate technical
2.2 Demonstrate technical control and facility within
set tasks
3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to elements of music

Respond to set in a practical context
musicianship tests
3.2 Demonstrate aural and musical awareness
GRADES 6–8
(RQF Level 3)

1. 1.1 Integrate their musical skills, knowledge and

Perform music in a understanding in performance
variety of styles set
1.2 Present secure and sustained performances that
for the grade
demonstrate some stylistic interpretation
1.3 Perform with general accuracy, technical fluency
and musical awareness to communicate musically
in a variety of styles
2. 2.1 Demonstrate instrumental command

Demonstrate technical
2.2 Demonstrate technical control across the
full compass of the instrument within set tasks
3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to musical features

Respond to set in a practical context
musicianship tests
3.2 Demonstrate musical and stylistic awareness
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About the exam
About the exam

Each exam has three sections: pieces, technical work and supporting tests. There are slightly
different requirements depending on the level of the exam.
PIECES TECHNICAL WORK SUPPORTING TESTS

Three pieces, each Scales & arpeggios A combination of two tests
worth 22 marks and exercises from sight reading, aural,
improvisation and musical
knowledge, depending on the
grade and candidate choice
About the exam

PIECES
66 MARKS

TECHNICAL
WORK
14 MARKS
SUPPORTING
TESTS
20 MARKS
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About the exam
EXAM STRUCTURE AND MARK SCHEME: PIANO
Initial–Grade 5 Maximum Grades 6–8 Maximum

marks marks
PIECE 1 22 PIECE 1 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14 TECHNICAL WORK 14
◗ Scales & arpeggios ◗ Scales & arpeggios

◗ Exercises ◗ Exercises
SUPPORTING TESTS 20 SUPPORTING TEST 1 10
Any TWO of the following: ◗ Sight reading

◗ Sight reading
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation SUPPORTING TEST 2 10
◗ Musical knowledge
ONE of the following:
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
TOTAL 100 TOTAL 100
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About the exam
EXAM STRUCTURE AND MARK SCHEME: PIANO ACCOMPANYING
Grade 5 Maximum Grades 6–8 Maximum

marks marks
About the exam

TECHNICAL WORK 14 TECHNICAL WORK 14
◗ Extracts ◗ Extracts

SUPPORTING TESTS 20 SUPPORTING TEST 1 10
Any TWO of the following: ◗ Sight reading

◗ Sight reading
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation SUPPORTING TEST 2 10
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
TOTAL 100 TOTAL 100
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About the exam
ORDER OF THE EXAM

Candidates can choose the order of the sections of their exam, and should indicate their
preferred order on their appointment form. This should be given to the examiner at the start
of the exam. If a duet is chosen, this must be performed first in the pieces section of the exam.
EXAM DURATIONS
Exams are designed to include sufficient time for setting up and presenting all components,
and overall durations are as follows:
Initial Grade 1 Grade 2

10 mins 11 mins 11 mins


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Exam guidance: Pieces

◗ Candidates are encouraged to use
appropriate ornamentation, particularly
at Grades 6–8. Ornamentation in Trinity’s
exam publications is given as a guide.
However, any appropriate stylistic
PIECES interpretation will be accepted.
66 MARKS ◗ Metronome marks are given as a guide
but do not need to be observed exactly,
as long as the style and character of the
piece is maintained.
◗ Candidates may perform any or all of their
pieces from memory if they wish. However,
this is not compulsory and no additional

CHOOSING PIECES marks are given for this.
◗ Candidates play three pieces in their exam,
chosen as follows: GROUPS
— Initial–Grade 3: Candidates choose three ◗ At Grades 6–8, pieces are divided into two
pieces from a single list. One of these may groups: group A and group B.
be a duet. Candidates may perform an ◗ To help candidates compile a balanced and
own composition in place of one of the varied programme, at least one piece must
listed pieces (see page 16). be chosen from each group.
— Grades 4–5: Candidates choose three ◗ Group A pieces focus on technique —
pieces from a single list. They may for example finger dexterity, or hand
perform an own composition in place

co-ordination and independence (including
of one of the listed pieces (see page 16). elements of counterpoint) — across a range
— Grades 6–8: Pieces are divided into two of styles and periods.
groups, group A and group B. Candidates ◗ Group B pieces are typically more overtly
choose at least one piece from each expressive, often requiring a greater degree
group. The third piece may be chosen from of colour and imaginative content. Tonal
either group or may be the candidate’s nuance and balance become significant
own composition (see page 16). features in handling the various challenges
of the pieces.
PERFORMANCE AND INTERPRETATION
DUETS
◗ Candidates should prepare all pieces in full
unless stated otherwise in this syllabus. ◗ Candidates at Initial to Grade 3 may include
◗ Candidates should observe repeats of a few a maximum of one duet in their programme.
bars, but longer repeats should not be played ◗ The duet part (lower part) must be performed
unless stated otherwise in this syllabus. in the exam by a teacher, another adult or
student, and may not be pre-recorded.
◗ All da capo and dal segno instructions should
be observed. ◗ Duets may not be performed as solo pieces,
and performances without the duet part
◗ Candidates are not required to play cadenzas
will have marks deducted or be given
unless stated otherwise in this syllabus.
no marks.
◗ All tempo and performance markings should
◗ If a duet is chosen, this must be performed
be observed (eg allegro, rall., cresc.).
first in the pieces section of the exam.
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PAGE TURNS ◗ Where music has been downloaded,

candidates must bring proof of purchase or
◗ Examiners are not able to act as page turners.
details of the website where it was accessed
◗ Difficult page turns may be overcome by for the examiner’s reference.
photocopying the relevant pages.
◗ A page turner may assist at Grades 6–8, OWN COMPOSITION
but must only remain in the exam room
◗ Candidates can choose to perform an
when required.
own composition as one of their pieces. Own
compositions are assessed in the same way
MUSIC AND COPIES as the listed repertoire. Marks are not
◗ Candidates should obtain the music for their
awarded for the quality of the composition.
exam in good time before entering for the ◗ Own compositions must be comparable
exam, and they must bring it with them on in technical and musical demand to the
the day of the exam. pieces listed for the same grade. Examples
◗ We publish selected pieces in our graded
of optional compositional techniques that
exam books. Recommended editions for may be used at each level are listed in each
other pieces are listed in this syllabus, but grade section of this syllabus, and candidates
candidates may perform from any reliable can use the sample openings available at
edition which has not been shortened or trinitycollege.com/piano-resources
otherwise simplified. Editions containing ◗ A typeset or handwritten copy of the
inauthentic performance directions are composition must be given to the examiner
not acceptable. If a particular edition must at the beginning of the exam. At Initial to
be used, this is indicated in the syllabus. Grade 5, own compositions may be notated
Product codes for publications are included in any easily readable form, including graphic
where available. score or lead-sheet. At Grades 6–8 they must
◗ We take copyright infringement seriously
be notated on a stave. Marks will be deducted
and require candidates to ensure their music if notation is incomplete or inaccurate, or if
comes from a legitimate source. Guidelines the performance varies significantly from
are available in the UK Music Publishers the notation.
Association’s Code of Fair Practice, available ◗ Own compositions should be candidates’
at mpaonline.org.uk. Candidates must own unaided work, although teachers may
comply with copyright and other intellectual offer guidance as necessary.
property laws in the country where the exam
is taking place. OBTAINING MUSIC FOR THE EXAM
◗ In accordance with the MPA’s Code of Fair
◗ All publications listed in this syllabus can be
Practice, candidates must produce original
ordered at trinitycollege.com/shop or your
copies of all pieces to be performed in the
local music shop.
exam, even if pieces have been memorised,
handwritten or typeset. Pieces where no ◗ Trinity publishes graded exam books for
original copy has been provided might be piano, as well as scales & arpeggios, sight
awarded no marks. reading and aural tests. See pages 94–95
for more information.
◗ If candidates are performing pieces not
contained in Trinity publications, they will ◗ Details of the publishers listed in this syllabus
need to provide a copy as a reference for can be found on pages 92–93.
the examiner (which may be a photocopy). ◗ Trinity cannot guarantee that music will
Photocopies will be kept by the examiner always be in stock with local suppliers.
and destroyed after the exam. Examiners Candidates and teachers should always check
will have a copy of the repertoire contained with the publisher before it is assumed that
in Trinity publications. any item has gone out of print.
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Exam guidance: Technical work

◗ Full details of scale patterns are given in
the two volumes of Piano Scales & Arpeggios
from 2015 and in Piano Exam Pieces Plus
Exercises 2021–2023 | Extended Edition.
TECHNICAL WORK ◗ The fingering in the scale books is advisory

but not compulsory; any logical and effective
14 MARKS fingering pattern giving a smooth legato
is acceptable.
EXERCISES
◗ Exercises are specially composed short

pieces designed to develop and demonstrate
This section of the exam supports the three key areas of technique in performance:
development of technical skills by assessing — Tone, balance and voicing
candidates’ performance in a range of
technical work requirements. These promote — Co-ordination
agility, harmonic and melodic awareness and — Finger & wrist strength and flexibility
underpin musical style.
◗ Candidates should prepare three exercises
Candidates perform scales, arpeggios from the list for the grade, two of which are
and exercises, giving a balanced suite of played in the exam. One is chosen by the
technical tasks to develop musical ability candidate and one by the examiner.
and technical skill.
◗ Exercises may be played either from
memory or using the music.
SCALES & ARPEGGIOS
◗ Exercises are included in the Trinity graded
◗ As a pianist, learning scales and arpeggios exam books for the grade.

is an important part of developing technical
focus, strength and agility, and harmonic and Further information about specific technical
melodic skills. work requirements for each grade is given
in the relevant sections of this syllabus.
◗ Candidates prepare the scales and arpeggios
set for the grade, and play a selection as
requested by the examiner.
◗ All similar motion scales and arpeggios must
be performed ascending then descending,
with the right hand playing one octave above
the left hand.
◗ All scales and arpeggios must be performed
from memory.
◗ A minimum pace is indicated, increasing
gradually grade by grade. Rhythmic patterns
are all even quavers in pairs or fours
(except for Grade 1, which requires triplet
broken chords).
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Exam guidance: Supporting tests

SIGHT READING
This test assesses candidates’ ability to perform
a previously unseen musical extract at a level
approximately two grades lower than the
exam being taken. Our sight reading pieces are
SUPPORTING
designed to be musically intuitive and natural,
TESTS preparing candidates for performance contexts.
20 MARKS
Candidates are given 30 seconds to study
the test before performing it, during which
time they may practise any or all of it aloud.
Examiners do not mark this preparation period.
Examples of sight reading tests may be found
This section of the exam supports the in Trinity’s Sight Reading Piano and Sound at
development of broader musical skills Sight series, available from trinitycollege.com/
by assessing candidates in two different shop or from your local music shop.
supporting tests.
Technical expectations for the tests are given
At Initial to Grade 5, candidates choose in the table on page 19. Lists are cumulative,
two supporting tests from four options: meaning that tests may also include
◗ Sight reading requirements from lower grades.
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
At Grades 6–8, all candidates are assessed
in sight reading, and choose either aural or
improvisation for their second supporting test.
This flexibility is designed to allow candidates
to demonstrate their musical skills in different
ways, while recognising that sight reading is an
important skill at higher grades.
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PARAMETERS FOR SIGHT READING TESTS
Time Note and Dynamics

Keys* signatures* rest values* and tempi* Articulation*
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
Grade 3 D minor Éand Œ mp,

andante
slurs

Grade 4 D major, E minor jand E staccato, accents
F, Bb, Eb and A major,

B and G minor
rit., rall.,
(majors modulate
Grade 5 to dominant only, 6 Œ., sand i a tempo, simple
pause, pedalling
minors to dominant
accel.
or relative major
only)
F# and C minor
(majors modulate pedalling
to dominant or required but
Grade 6 relative minor only, not always
minors to dominant marked
or relative major
only)
E and Ab major
any common pedalling
Grade 7 (modulations 9 terms essential
to any related key)
2 dim. and cresc.

2 (as text),
B and Db major,
and ff and pp,
G# and Bb minor duplets and
Grade 8 changing change in tenuto
(incl. double triplets
time terms, different
sharps and flats) dynamics for
signatures
RH and LH
* Cumulative — tests may also include requirements from previous grade(s) 19

AURAL Stylistic stimulus

This test supports the development of This option requires candidates to
candidates’ abilities in musical perception and improvise over a notated piano part
understanding by requiring them to recognise played by the examiner.
musical features by ear (for example metre and
◗ Candidates are given a stimulus which
pulse, pitch, performance characteristics).
includes the notated piano part and chord
All questions are based on a single musical symbols. The stimulus begins with a two-bar
example played at the piano by the examiner. introduction played by the examiner alone,
At most grades, candidates are asked to followed by a further section over which
describe various features of the music such candidates must improvise for a specified
as dynamics, articulation, texture and style. number of repeats.
Candidates are not required to sing.
◗ The examiner plays the stimulus twice
Practice tests can be found in Trinity’s for candidates’ reference, without repeats.
Aural Tests from 2017 books, available from ◗ Candidates are then given 30 seconds’
trinitycollege.com/shop or from your local preparation time, during which they may
music shop. prepare for their improvisation aloud.
◗ The test then follows. The examiner plays
IMPROVISATION the stimulus again, and candidates join in after
Improvisation can develop creative musicianship the introduction, improvising for the specified
skills that unlock a variety of musical styles number of repeats. Candidates should aim
and technical abilities. Our tests are designed to improvise in a way that complements the
to introduce teachers and candidates to musical style of the stimulus.
improvisation gradually, creatively and with
◗ Candidates perform the test at the same
a range of supporting resources.
piano as the examiner, at a higher register.
This test assesses candidates’ ability to
improvise fluently, coherently and creatively Motivic stimulus
in response to a musical stimulus. Candidates This option requires candidates to improvise
choose a stimulus from the following three solo in response to a short melodic fragment.
options, indicating their choice of stimulus ◗ Candidates are given a notated melodic
on the appointment form: fragment, which the examiner plays twice
◗ Stylistic on the piano for candidates’ reference.
◗ Motivic ◗ Candidates are then given 30 seconds’
preparation time, during which they may
◗ Harmonic
prepare for their improvisation aloud.
At all levels, responses must use both hands. ◗ The test then follows. Candidates should
Further guidance and example tests are aim to improvise within the specified
available at trinitycollege.com/supporting-tests duration range and may begin by quoting
the stimulus directly, developing their
improvisation from there. However, they
are not required to quote the stimulus
directly, and may instead develop their
improvisation from ideas taken from the
stimulus such as a small group of notes or
an interval. Responses must use the given
time signature.
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Harmonic stimulus
This option requires candidates to improvise
solo in response to a chord sequence.
◗ Candidates are given a notated chord
sequence, including chord symbols, which
the examiner plays twice on the piano for
candidates’ reference.
◗ Candidates are then given 30 seconds’
preparation time, during which they may
prepare for their improvisation aloud.
◗ The test then follows. Candidates should
improvise for the specified number of repeats,
following the chord sequence. Responses
should contain melodic/rhythmic interest.
Parameters
Technical expectations for the tests are given

in tables on the following pages. Lists are
cumulative, meaning that tests may also
include requirements from lower grades.
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Stylistic stimulus
Initial Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
Length of
2 bars 2 bars 2 bars 2 bars
introduction
Length of
improvised 4 bars 4 bars 4 bars 4 bars
section
Number of times
improvised 1 2 2 2
section is played
Total to
improvise
Time signatures* 4 3
D, Bb major
Keys* C major F, G major A minor
D, E minor
Number of
1 1 1 1
chords per bar
I, IV, V I, ii, IV, V

Chords I, V I, V
i, iv, V i, iib5, iv, V
Styles and march, fanfare, tango, waltz,

speeds* lullaby moderato andante allegretto
22 * Cumulative — tests may also include requirements from previous grade(s)

Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
2 bars 2 bars 2 bars 2 bars 2 bars
3 3 2 2 2

5
2 6 1 9 4
G, B minor A, Eb major F#, C minor E, Ab major C#, F minor

1 up to 2 up to 2 up to 2 up to 2
I, ii, IV, V, vi I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi all chords

I, ii, IV, V I, ii, IV, V, vi
i, iib5, iv, V, VI i, iib5, III, iv, V, VI 7ths, 9ths
i, iib5, iv, V i, iib5, iv, V, VI
7ths 7ths suspensions
adagio, grazioso, agitato, gigue, impressionistic,

allegro vivace nocturne grave irregular dance
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Motivic stimulus
Length of
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, Bb major
Keys* C major F, G major A minor
D, E minor

2 bars 2 bars 1 bar 1 bar 1 bar
8–12 bars 8–12 bars 12–16 bars 12–16 bars 12–16 bars

2 6 1 9 4
triplets,
syncopation semiquavers
duplets
accents slurs acciaccaturas sfz
minor 6th, augmented 4th, minor 7th, all up to

octave
major 6th diminished 5th major 7th major 10th
G, B minor A, Eb major F#, C minor E, Ab major C#, F minor
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Harmonic stimulus
Length of
chord sequence
Number of
times chord
1 2 2 2
sequence
is played
Total to
improvise
Number of
1 1 1 1
chords per bar
Chords I, V I, V I, IV, V I, ii, IV, V
Keys C major C, F, G major
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3 3 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1
I, ii, IV, V I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi all chords

i, iv, V i, iv, V, VI i, iib5, iv, V i, iib5, III, iv, V, VI 7ths, 9ths
7ths 7ths suspensions
C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A major

A, D, E, G, B minor
A, D, E, G, B, C, F# minor
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MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE be free of annotations which might aid their

(Initial to Grade 5 only) responses. Examiners usually point to the
relevant part of the score when asking
This test encourages learners to understand
questions. Candidates can use American terms
the wider musical context of the pieces they
(eighth note, half note, etc) as an alternative
play, and assesses their knowledge of notation.
to English terms (quaver, minim, etc).
Examiners ask carefully graded questions based
on candidates’ chosen pieces. Further guidance is available at
trinitycollege.com/supporting-tests
In the exam, candidates choose which piece they
would like to be asked about first. Examiners The following table gives example questions
then choose a second piece for the remaining and responses.
questions. Candidates’ musical scores should
Parameters* Sample question Sample response
What is the letter name of

a. Pitch (letter) names G
this note?
How many beats are in

b. Note durations Two
this note?
Initial c. Clefs, staves, barlines What is this sign called? A treble clef
d. Identify key/time
What is this called? A time signature
signatures
e. Explain basic musical

What is this called? A pause mark
terms and signs
What is the name of this

a. Note values A quaver
note value?
b. Explain key/time Four crotchet beats in

signatures What does 4 mean? a bar
Grade 1
c. Notes on ledger lines What is the letter name of
B flat
(up to 2 ledger lines) this note?
d. Explain musical terms What is the meaning

Go back to the start
and signs of da capo?

a. Intervals
What is the interval
(numerical only) A 3rd
between these two notes?
(2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
72 crotchet beats
b. Metronome marks Explain the sign q = 72
per minute
Grade 2
c. Grace notes and What does this sign above
A mordent
ornaments the note mean?
d. Notes on ledger lines What is the letter name of

F sharp
(up to 3 ledger lines) this note?
a. Intervals
What is the interval
(numerical only) A 6th
between these two notes?
(2nd to 7th)
This piece starts in F major.

Grade 3

b. Relative major/minor What is the relative minor D minor
of this key?
c. Scale/arpeggio/ What pattern of notes do

A scale
broken chord patterns you see here?
a. Modulation to closely
related keys This piece starts in G major.
(relative major/ To which key has it D major or dominant
minor, subdominant, modulated here?
dominant)
This piece starts in F major.

Grade 4 b. Tonic/dominant triads Name the notes of the C, E, G
dominant triad.
c. Intervals (full names)

What is the full name
(any major, minor or
perfect interval within
of the interval between Perfect 5th
these two notes?
an octave)
Candidate identifies the

period, and describes
a. Musical period Comment on the period
the stylistic features of
and style and style of this piece.
the piece which reflect
the period
Candidate indicates
Grade 5 Describe the form of this
the form of the piece
b. Musical structures piece and show me the
and identifies relevant
relevant sections.
sections
This piece starts in D major.

c. Subdominant triads Name the notes of the G, B, D
subdominant triad.
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Exam guidance: Marking

HOW THE EXAM IS MARKED HOW THE PIECES ARE MARKED
Examiners give comments and marks for each Each piece is awarded three separate marks
section of the exam, up to the maximums listed corresponding to three specific musical
in the tables on pages 12–13. It is not necessary components, allowing candidates to receive
to pass all sections or any particular section precise feedback about specific aspects of
in order to achieve a pass overall. The total their performance. These marks combine
mark for the exam corresponds to different to give an overall mark for the piece.
attainment levels as follows:
The three components are:
Total mark Attainment level Fluency & accuracy
87–100 DISTINCTION The ability to perform fluently, with a stable
pulse and with an accurate realisation of
75–86 MERIT the notation.
60–74 PASS Technical facility

The ability to control the instrument
45–59 BELOW PASS 1 effectively, covering the various technical
demands of the music.
0–44 BELOW PASS 2
Communication & interpretation
The interpretation of the music and the way
the performance conveys a sense of stylistic
understanding and audience engagement.
Marks are awarded for these components to
form a maximum total mark for each piece
as follows:
Max. mark
for each piece Component
7 FLUENCY & ACCURACY
7 TECHNICAL FACILITY
COMMUNICATION &
8
INTERPRETATION
TOTAL MARK FOR

22
EACH PIECE
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The total marks awarded for each piece

correspond to the attainment levels as follows:
Total mark
for each piece Attainment level
19–22 DISTINCTION
16–18 MERIT
13–15 PASS
10–12 BELOW PASS 1
3–9 BELOW PASS 2

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HOW THE PIECES ARE MARKED
Examiners use the criteria below to decide on the mark.
7 MARKS 6 MARKS 5 MARKS
Fluency An excellent sense A very good sense A good sense of

& accuracy of fluency with of fluency with only fluency though
secure control of momentary insecurities with occasional
pulse and rhythm. in control of pulse inconsistencies in
and rhythm. control of pulse
A very high degree
and rhythm.
of accuracy in notes. A high degree of
accuracy in notes — A good degree of
slips not significant. accuracy in notes
despite some slips.
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.
Communication An excellent level of A very good level of A good level of

& stylistic understanding stylistic understanding stylistic understanding
interpretation with keen attention to with most performance though occasional
performance details. details realised. performance details
omitted.
Highly effective Effective communication
communication and interpretation overall. Communication
and interpretation. and interpretation
mostly effective.
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4 MARKS 3 MARKS 1–2 MARKS
A generally reliable sense Only a limited sense of Little or no sense of fluency

of fluency though with fluency with a lack of — control of pulse and
some inconsistencies and basic control of pulse rhythm not established.
stumbles in the control of and rhythm.
Accuracy in notes very
pulse and rhythm.
Accuracy in notes limited with many errors
A reasonable degree of sporadic with errors of substance.
accuracy in notes despite becoming intrusive.
a number of errors.
4 MARKS 3 MARKS 1–2 MARKS
The various technical The technical demands of Many or all of the

demands of the music the music often not managed. technical demands
generally managed despite of the music

The performance lacked a
some inconsistencies. not managed.
basic level of tone control.
A basic level of tone control Significant flaws
despite some insecurity. in tone control.
5 MARKS 3–4 MARKS 1–2 MARKS
A reasonable level of stylistic Stylistic understanding Stylistic understanding

understanding though some generally lacking with not apparent with little
performance details omitted. limited realisation of or no realisation of
performance details. performance details.

Communication and
interpretation basically reliable Communication and Communication and
though with some lapses. interpretation inconsistent. interpretation ineffective.
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HOW TECHNICAL WORK IS MARKED
DISTINCTION MERIT
13–14 MARKS 11–12 MARKS
Scales & An excellent or very A good sense of fluency

arpeggios good sense of fluency and accuracy with
and accuracy. occasional errors.
A very high degree A good degree of
of technical control. technical control.
Prompt responses. Prompt responses overall.
Exercises An excellent or very A good sense of fluency

good sense of fluency and accuracy with
and accuracy. occasional errors.
A very high degree A good degree of
of technical control. technical control.
Keen attention to Good attention to
performance details performance details and
and musical character. musical character overall.
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PASS BELOW PASS 1 BELOW PASS 2

9–10 MARKS 6–8 MARKS 1–5 MARKS
A generally reliable sense Limited or very limited Little or no sense of

of fluency and accuracy fluency and accuracy with fluency and accuracy
despite a number of errors. errors becoming intrusive. with many errors.
A reasonable degree of An inconsistent degree An unreliable degree
technical control despite of technical control. of technical control.
some inconsistencies.
Hesitancy in responses Uncertain responses
Generally prompt responses and restarts. with many restarts
despite some hesitancy and/ and/or items not offered.
or restarts.
A generally reliable sense Limited or very limited Little or no sense of

of fluency and accuracy fluency and accuracy with fluency and accuracy
despite a number of errors. errors becoming intrusive. with many errors.

A reasonable degree of An inconsistent degree An unreliable degree
technical control despite of technical control. of technical control.
some inconsistencies.
Limited attention to Little or no attention
Some attention to performance details to performance details
performance details and musical character. and musical character.
and musical character.
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HOW SUPPORTING TESTS ARE MARKED
DISTINCTION MERIT
9–10 MARKS 8 MARKS
Sight reading An excellent or very good A good sense of fluency

sense of fluency with though with occasional
secure control of pulse, inconsistencies in control
rhythm and tonality. of pulse, rhythm and tonality.
A very high degree of A good degree of accuracy
accuracy in notes, with in notes despite some
musical detail realised. slips, with some musical
detail realised.
Aural An excellent or very good A good degree of aural

degree of aural perception perception in the majority
in all aspects. of aspects.
Confident and prompt responses. Mostly confident and
prompt responses.
Musical An excellent or very good A good degree of musical

knowledge degree of musical knowledge knowledge in the majority
in all aspects. of aspects.
Confident and prompt responses. Mostly confident and
prompt responses.
Improvisation An excellent or very good A good sense of musical

sense of musical structure, structure, based on the
based on the stimulus, stimulus, delivered with
delivered with a high level a good level of fluency.
of fluency.
A creative and imaginative
A highly creative and response overall.
imaginative response.
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PASS BELOW PASS 1 BELOW PASS 2

6–7 MARKS 4–5 MARKS 1–3 MARKS
A generally reliable sense Only a limited sense of Little or no sense of fluency

of fluency though with fluency with a lack of basic — control of pulse, rhythm
some inconsistencies and control of pulse, rhythm and tonality not established.
stumbles in the control of and tonality.
Accuracy in notes very
pulse, rhythm and tonality.
Accuracy in notes sporadic limited with no attention
A reasonable degree of with no attention to to musical detail.
accuracy in notes despite musical detail.
a number of errors and
with little attention to
musical detail.
A generally reliable degree A limited or very limited aural Unreliable aural perception
of aural perception in perception with some lack of in the majority or all aspects.
most aspects though precision in most aspects.

Very hesitant or uncertain/
with some imprecision.
Hesitant or uncertain responses. missing responses.
Generally confident and
prompt responses though
with occasional hesitation
or uncertainty.
A generally reliable degree A limited or very limited Unreliable musical

of musical knowledge in degree of musical knowledge knowledge in the majority
most aspects. in most aspects. or all aspects.
Generally confident and Hesitant or uncertain responses. Very hesitant or uncertain/

prompt responses though missing responses.

with occasional hesitation
or uncertainty.
A generally reliable sense of A limited or very limited Musical structure only

musical structure, based on sense of musical structure, partially or not apparent
the stimulus, delivered with with little relation to the with no relation to the
a reasonable level of fluency stimulus, delivered with stimulus and fluency
despite occasional lapses. some hesitations and often compromised.
stumbles in fluency.
Some element of creativity Little or no creativity or
and imagination in the response. A lack of creativity and imagination in the response.
imagination in the response.
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Piano: Initial to Grade 5

EXAM DURATION EXAM STRUCTURE
The Initial exam The Grade 1 exam The Initial to Grade 5 exams contain the following:
lasts 10 minutes lasts 11 minutes
Maximum
marks
PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22
The Grade 2 exam The Grade 3 exam
PIECE 3 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14
The Grade 4 exam The Grade 5 exam ◗ Scales & arpeggios

lasts 16 minutes lasts 16 minutes ◗ Exercises
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
Any TWO of the following:

◗ Sight reading
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
TOTAL 100
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Piano: Initial
Piano: Initial

PIECES
Candidates perform a balanced programme of three pieces, chosen from the list below. Only
one duet may be chosen. An own composition may be played instead of one of the listed pieces.
See pages 15–16 for further guidance.
Trinity’s 2021–2023 graded exam books are available in two editions: Piano Exam Pieces Plus
Exercises 2021–2023 | Extended Edition and Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023. Both
editions include the same 12 pieces, while the Extended Edition also includes nine extra pieces
as a downloadable ebook. Pieces in these graded exam books are marked with .
Composer Piece Book Publisher & Code

1. AKIMOV The Sleeping Doll Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
Piano: Initial
Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
2. BADINGS Canon Trinity TCL020512
2021–2023: Initial | Extended Edition
Dialogue (from First
3. BARTÓK Piano Progress book 1 Faber 057150860X
Term at the Piano)
4. BÉRA-TAGRINE Conversation Trinity TCL020512
Piano Safari
5. CABEZA Diversion 7 Diversions book 1
9781470613150
6. CHARLTON Tickery Tockery Trinity TCL020512
Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020239
7. DAXBÖCK Boogie
2021–2023: Initial (both editions) or TCL020512
8. DAXBÖCK ET AL. Lullaby Trinity TCL020512
Please Stay, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020239
9. GEROU
Chihuahua* 2021–2023: Initial (both editions) or TCL020512
10. GRUBER Kindergarten Blues
11. HANDEL Gavotte in C Classics to Moderns 1 Yorktown YK20014
12. HARRIS Spies on a Mission Trinity TCL020512
13. HEUMANN Spanish Guitar Player Trinity TCL020512
14. HOFE Canario My First Concert Schott ED20969
15. KABALEVSKY A Porcupine Dance Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
16. KELLY On the Trot Play the Piano book 1 Spartan SP1361
17. KODÁLY Children’s Dance Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
MÜLLER, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020239
18. Summer Swing
ed. WILD 2021–2023: Initial (both editions) or TCL020512
19. PAPP The Giant
* Duet 39
Piano: Initial

20. PRAETORIUS Old German Dance
Allegretto (no. 9
21. REINAGLE from 24 Short and
Easy Pieces, op. 1)
Allegro (no. 4 from
22. REINAGLE 24 Short and Easy Trinity TCL020512
Pieces, op. 1)
Der Wettstreit:
23. SCHMITZ Der Kuckuck und Das grüne Kinder-Lieder-Klavier DVfM DV31099
der Esel (no. 11)
24. SEBBA Wotcha Doin’? Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
25. STAHL Stick and Hat* Trinity TCL020512
The Waltz of Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
26. STRECKE Trinity TCL020512
the Toads 2021–2023: Initial | Extended Edition
27. TERZIBASCHITSCH Interval Magic Piano Dreams: solo book 1 Trinity TCL015334
28. TERZIBASCHITSCH Round Dance* Piano Dreams: duet book 2 Trinity TCL015365
Muay Thai Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020239
29. THUNTAWECH
(The Boxing Star)† 2021–2023: Initial (both editions) or TCL020512
30. TÜRK Spring Song Classics to Moderns 1 Yorktown YK20014
31. VOGEL March Time
32. WALKER Merlin’s Incantation
33. WILD Into the Distance
34. WRIGHT Roundabout Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
35. YANDELL Echo Dance
= Pieces in Trinity’s graded exam books * Duet

40 † Young Composers’ Competition winner: Initial — see trinitycollege.com/YCC for more information
Piano: Initial
Own composition Own compositions must be comparable in

Candidates may perform an own composition technical and musical demand to the pieces
instead of one of the listed pieces. More listed for this grade. Suitable features include:
information can be found on page 16. ◗ Use of different rhythmic values
◗ Clear melodic line
Duration: ◗ Use of keys listed for Initial technical work

0.5–1 minute(s)
Piano: Initial
TECHNICAL WORK
Candidates prepare both sections. See page 17 for further details.
Scales are in Trinity’s Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2015: Initial–Grade 5 and Piano Exam
Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023: Initial | Extended Edition.
Exercises are in Trinity’s Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023: Initial (both editions).
1. SCALES (from memory) — Examiners select from the following:
◗ C major
◗ A minor (candidate choice of

one octave
either harmonic or melodic
or natural minor)
min. hands
◗ Broken triads in C major and mf legato
q = 60 separately
A minor, using the following
pattern:
to 5th
3
&4 œ œ œ œ œ
2. EXERCISES (music may be used) — Candidates prepare three exercises: 1a or 1b, 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.
1a. Plain Sailing

for tone, balance and voicing
1b. Nothing to Do
2a. Smoothie
for co-ordination
2b. Swapping Over
3a. Down the Hill

for finger & wrist strength and flexibility
3b. The Night Sky
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Piano: Initial
SUPPORTING TESTS Improvisation

Candidates choose TWO of the following: Candidates perform an improvisation based
on a stimulus chosen from the following
◗ Sight reading three options:
◗ Aural ◗ Stylistic
◗ Improvisation ◗ Motivic
◗ Musical knowledge ◗ Harmonic
Sight reading Responses must use both hands. See pages

20–27 for the requirements and parameters.
After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates
perform a previously unseen musical extract
Musical knowledge
at a level lower than the exam being taken.
See page 19 for the parameters. Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as
Aural well as their knowledge of notation. Questions
are based on candidates’ chosen pieces. See
Candidates answer questions based on a single
page 28 for example questions and responses.
musical example played on the piano by the
examiner. See page 20 for more information.
The aural test requirements for Initial are below.
Aural questions
Parameters Task Requirement
Clap the pulse on the third playing, stressing

Listen to the melody three times
the strong beat
Melody only
4 bars Listen to the melody once Identify the dynamic as forte or piano
Major key
Listen to the melody once Identify the articulation as legato or staccato
2
Listen to the first three notes
Identify the highest or lowest note
of the melody once
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Piano: Grade 1
Piano: Grade 1
PIECES
Piano: Grade 1

Russian Folk Song,
1. BEETHOVEN Piano Piccolo Schott ED22601
op. 107 no. 3
2. BOBER Stealth Mode
2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions) or TCL020529
3. CHARLTON Walking (and Talking) Trinity TCL020529
2021–2023: Grade 1 | Extended Edition
4. CLARKE King William’s March
Musica Ferrum
5. CRAMER Exclamation Mark (!) Mosaic vol 1
9790708147466
Musica Ferrum
6. CROSLAND Go to Sleep Mosaic vol 1
9790708147466
7. CROSLAND Hand in Hand Trinity TCL020529
8. DIABELLI Bagatelle Trinity TCL020529
The Furless Sphynx
9. GEROU (without optional The Best of Tom Gerou book 2 Alfred 47358
accompaniment)
10. GOEDICKE Dance Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
11. GRILL I’m Happy Trinity TCL020529
12. GRUBER Jodler (Yodeler) Trinity TCL020529
The Very Vicious Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020246
13. HALL & DRAYTON
Velociraptor 2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions) or TCL020529
HANDEL, Passepied in Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020246
14.
ed. WILD C major, HWV 559 2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions) or TCL020529
HAWTHORN Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020246
15. Space Walk Rag
& SUSCHITZKY 2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions) or TCL020529
16. HOLLAND Donkey Trot
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Piano: Grade 1
Two-Part Piano Miniatures Bärenreiter Praha

17. HRADECKY Waltz
on One Page H8034
18. KELLY On the March Play the Piano book 1 Spartan SP1361
19. KIRKBY-MASON Mango Walk* Trinity TCL020529
Mélodie (from
20. LE COUPPEY Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
ABC du piano)
Andantino —
Handstück no. 5
21. MÜLLER Piano Piccolo Schott ED22601
(from Instructive
Pieces for Piano)
22. NORTON Walking Together
23. PAPP Once Upon a Time… The Golden Key EMB Z.14564
24. PITTARELLO Viking Village†
Minuet (no. 10 from
25. REINAGLE 24 Short and Easy Trinity TCL020529
Pieces, op. 1)
SCHEIN, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
26. Allemande Trinity TCL020529
arr. SNELL 2021–2023: Grade 1 | Extended Edition
27. STRECKE The Enchanted Garden Trinity TCL020529
The Croc That Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020246
28. TANNER
Swallowed a Clock 2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions) or TCL020529
29. TERZIBASCHITSCH Easy Going* Piano Dreams: duet book 1 Trinity TCL015358
The First Day
30. TERZIBASCHITSCH Piano Dreams: solo book 1 Trinity TCL015334
at School
31. TERZIBASCHITSCH Last Waltz*
TRAD.,
32. Backwater Blues Piano Junior: Performance Book 4 Schott ED13834
arr. HEUMANN
Arioso (from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020246
33. TÜRK
Klavierschule) 2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions) or TCL020529
Mixed Doubles: Piano Time Duets OUP
34. WELLS Courante*
book 2 9780193727540
35. YANDELL Pirate Stomp

44 † Young Composers’ Competition winner: Grade 1 — see trinitycollege.com/YCC for more information
Piano: Grade 1

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Dynamic contrast
◗ Simple syncopation or other rhythmic
feature
Duration:
approx. 1 minute ◗ Use of keys listed for Grade 1 technical work
Piano: Grade 1
TECHNICAL WORK
Candidates prepare all sections. See page 17 for further details.
Scales and broken chords are in Trinity’s Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2015: Initial–Grade 5 and
Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023: Grade 1 | Extended Edition.
Exercises are in Trinity’s Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021–2023: Grade 1 (both editions).
◗ F and G major
◗ D and E minor (candidate hands
choice of either harmonic separately
or melodic or natural minor) min.
mf legato one octave
q = 70
◗ Chromatic scale in contrary
motion starting on D hands
together
◗ C major contrary motion scale
2. BROKEN CHORDS (from memory) — Examiners select from the following:
◗ F and G major min. hands

mf legato one octave
◗ D and E minor q. = 50 separately
      
      
      

and 3a or 3b.
1a. Sunny Afternoon

1b. Good Morning
2a. Walk and Whistle
for co-ordination
2b. Country Estate
3a. Thoughtful Mood
3b. At the Market
45
Piano: Grade 1


Musical knowledge
at a level lower than the exam being taken.
See page 19 for the parameters. Candidates answer questions assessing their
understanding of the pieces performed, as
Aural well as their knowledge of notation. Questions
are based on candidates’ chosen pieces. See
page 28 for example questions and responses.
The aural test requirements for Grade 1
are below.
Aural questions

the strong beat
i) Identify the dynamic as forte or piano

Melody only
Listen to the melody once ii) Identify the articulation as legato
4 bars or staccato
Major key
Listen to the first two bars of Identify the last note as higher or lower
23 the melody once than the first note
Listen to the melody twice, with

a change of rhythm or pitch in Identify where the change occurs
the second playing
46
Piano: Grade 2
Piano: Grade 2
PIECES
Piano: Grade 2
1. BARTÓK Children at Play, no. 1 For Children vol 1 Henle HN1225
Minuet in G (from
Clavierbüchlein für Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020253
2. BÖHM
Anna Magdalena 2021–2023: Grade 2 (both editions) or TCL020536
Bach)
3. CLEAVER Persian Holiday Trinity TCL020536
4. CROSLAND Bendin’ the Rules
5. DONKIN The Penguin Parade
FUX, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
6. Almost a Canon Trinity TCL020536
arr. HAAS 2021–2023: Grade 2 | Extended Edition
7. GUMBLEY ‘Nuff Said
8. HÄSSLER Allegro in C
German Dance,
9. HAYDN Piano Junior: Performance Book 4 Schott ED13834
Hob IX:12 no. 1
10. HEUMANN Island in the Sun*
11. HUMMEL The Hen* Piano Progress book 2 Faber 0571508618
12. KELLY Catch Me! Play the Piano book 2 Spartan SP1362
13. KUKUCK The Rowboat Trinity TCL020536
14. LE COUPPEY Arabian Air Piano Piccolo Schott ED22601
LÖHLEIN, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
15. Balletto Trinity TCL020536
arr. HAAS 2021–2023: Grade 2 | Extended Edition
16. LVOV-KOMPANEETS The Sparrow Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
Waltz (Вальс)
17. MAYKAPAR (no. 1 from Miniatures, Piano Pieces Zen-On 161661
op. 33)
* Duet 47
Piano: Grade 2

18. R MOHRS Shepherd’s Melody Trinity TCL020536
19. V MOHRS Poor Mouse Trinity TCL020536
20. MOORE The Ballerina Trinity TCL020536
21. NEEFE Canzonet
22. PETZOLD Minuet in G minor Classical Music for Children Schott ED21905
23. PROKSCH FreuDich/Feelicitous
24. PRÓSZY Ń
SKI The Marionettes* Trinity TCL020536
25. SUKONTAPATIPARK Floating Balloons†
26. SZYMANOWSKA Mazurka
27. TADMAN-ROBINS Lazy Waltz Just for Starters Encore 120003
Orpheus in His Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020253
28. TANNER
Underpants 2021–2023: Grade 2 (both editions) or TCL020536
Minuet (from
29. TELEMANN Piano Progress book 1 Faber 057150860X
Tanzfolge I)
30. TELEMANN Rigaudon Trinity TCL020536
31. TERZIBASCHITSCH The Gondola* Piano Dreams: duet book 2 Trinity TCL015365
32. TERZIBASCHITSCH The Little Locomotive Piano Dreams: solo book 2 Trinity TCL015341
33. WEBER Allemande, op. 4 no. 2 Piano Piccolo Schott ED22601
34. WILLIAMSON King’s Cross Raise the Bar Piano: Initial–Grade 2 Trinity TCL015372
35. YANDELL Fun Fair Blues

Piano: Grade 2

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Use of different articulations
◗ Simple melodic ornamentation
Duration: ◗ Use of keys listed for Grade 2 technical work

1–1.5 minute(s)
TECHNICAL WORK
Piano: Grade 2
Scales and arpeggios are in Trinity’s Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2015: Initial–Grade 5 and
◗ Bb and D major
◗ G and B minor (candidate
choice of either harmonic
or melodic minor) min. two hands
f or p legato
q = 80 octaves together
◗ Chromatic scale in similar
motion starting on Bb
◗ C major contrary motion scale
2. ARPEGGIOS (from memory) — Examiners select from the following:
◗ Bb and D major min. two hands

mf legato
◗ G and B minor q = 60 octaves separately
and 3a or 3b.
1a. Smooth Operation

1b. A Crisp Winter Morning
2a. Striding Out

for co-ordination
2b. Marching Orders
3a. Rumblestrips
3b. Feeding the Llamas
49
Piano: Grade 2


Musical knowledge
at a level approximately two grades lower
than the exam being taken. See page 19 for Candidates answer questions assessing their
the parameters. understanding of the pieces performed, as well
as their knowledge of notation. Questions are
Aural based on candidates’ chosen pieces. See pages
28–29 for example questions and responses.
are below.
Aural questions

the strong beat
i) Describe the dynamics, which will vary

Melody only
during the melody
Listen to the melody once
4 bars ii) Identify the articulation as legato or
Major key staccato
or minor key Identify the last note as higher or lower
Listen to the melody once
23 than the first note
Listen to the melody twice, with i) Identify where the change occurs
a change of rhythm or pitch in
the second playing ii) Identify the change as rhythm or pitch
50
Piano: Grade 3
Piano: Grade 3
PIECES

Nocturne no. 1
1. ALEXANDER Nocturnes book 1 Alfred 46287
in C major
Piano: Grade 3
Rondo (3rd movt
2. ATTWOOD from Sonatina in Easy Concert Pieces vol 2 Schott ED22548
G major)
The Highway Robber
3. BARTÓK (from For Children,
Sz. 42)
4. J & A BULLARD Model T Trinity TCL020543
EVC
5. COBB Polka Butterfly Higgledy Piggledy Jazz
9780956656919
Les coucous
6. COUPERIN bénévoles (The
Benevolent Cuckoos)
COUPERIN, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
7. Le petit rien Trinity TCL020543
arr. SNELL 2021–2023: Grade 3 | Extended Edition
The Clown and Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
8. CROSLAND Trinity TCL020543
the Ballerina 2021–2023: Grade 3 | Extended Edition
Rondino (no. 17
9. DIABELLI from Melodious
Exercises, op. 149)*
10. DONKIN An Autumn Leaf
11. DONKIN Badlands Trinity TCL020543
12. GEDIKE Sonatina
13. GRAHAM Between the Fingers Trinity TCL020543
14. GUMBLEY Says You! Street Talk (download only) Gumbles GP502
* Duet 51
Piano: Grade 3
Andante (3rd movt

15. HAYDN from Sonata in G
major, Hob XVI:8)
HAYDN, Symphony no. 101
16. The Foundation Pianist book 2 Faber 057154066X
arr. BLACKWELL ‘The Clock’
17. HEUMANN PJ’s Ragtime Piano Junior: Lesson Book 4 Schott ED13804
18. HURD Jig Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
19. ILES I’m Late!
20. KELLY Spanish Dance Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
LEIBER & STOLLER, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020260
21. Hound Dog
arr. P & S WEDGWOOD 2021–2023: Grade 3 (both editions) or TCL020543
Study in D minor
22. LOESCHHORN (no. 40 from Studies
for the Piano, op. 65)
23. LYNCH nDcvr Agnt
24. MARAIS Romance Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
Spanish Dance, Mixed Doubles: Piano Time Duets OUP
25. MOSZKOWSKI
op. 12 no. 2* book 2 9780193727540
26. PACHELBEL Fuga in C major Classical Music for Children Schott ED21905
Sunrise on the Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
27. ROLLIN Trinity TCL020543
Matterhorn 2021–2023: Grade 3 | Extended Edition
28. D SCARLATTI Sonata in G major Trinity TCL020543
29. SCHMITZ Tango-Prelude II* Trinity TCL020543
30. SCHÖNMEHL Rain Trinity TCL020543
My Scarf Is Yellow Piano Music of Africa and the African OUP
31. SMITH
(from Faces of Jazz) Diaspora vol 1 9780193868229
32. SUKNOV Tango Cordoba Tangos and More Kjos WP1183
33. TADMAN-ROBINS Ballad
The Night of the Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020260
34. TAN
Sleepy Panda† 2021–2023: Grade 3 (both editions) or TCL020543
35. TERZIBASCHITSCH The Little Elf Piano Dreams: solo book 2 Trinity TCL015341

Piano: Grade 3

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Form showing clear sections, eg ABA
◗ Melodic range of one octave or more

1.5–2 minutes
TECHNICAL WORK
Piano: Grade 3
◗ Eb and A major
◗ C and F# minor (candidate choice of
either harmonic or melodic minor) min. two hands
f or p legato
◗ Eb major contrary motion scale q = 90 octaves together
◗ Chromatic scale in similar motion

starting on F#
◗ Eb and A major min. two hands

mf legato
◗ C and F# minor q = 70 octaves separately
and 3a or 3b.
1a. Sad Song

1b. Faraway Places
2a. Three for One

for co-ordination
2b. To and Fro
3a. Dance Steps

3b. Casual Conversation
53
Piano: Grade 3


Musical knowledge
are below.
Aural questions
Clap the pulse on the second playing,

Listen to the melody twice
stressing the strong beat
Melody only Listen to the melody once Identify the tonality as major or minor
4 bars Listen to the first two notes Identify the interval by number only
of the melody once (second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth)
Major key
or minor key Study a copy of the melody
(provided in treble clef, or in
34 alto or bass clef if requested),
i) Identify in which bar the change
has occurred
and listen to it once as written
and once with a change of ii) Identify the change as rhythm or pitch
rhythm or pitch
54
Piano: Grade 4
Piano: Grade 4
PIECES
Candidates perform a balanced programme of three pieces, chosen from the list below.
An own composition may be played instead of one of the listed pieces. See pages 15–16
for further guidance.

1. ARENS Tango passionis Trinity TCL020550
ARNE,
2. Minuet Just for Starters Encore 120003
arr. LEDGER
3. W F BACH Allegro in A major Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
Piano: Grade 4
4. BADINGS Ballo gaio Trinity TCL020550
Study in E minor, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
5. BERTINI Trinity TCL020550
op. 29 no. 14 2021–2023: Grade 4 | Extended Edition
Barcarolle, op. 100 Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
6. BURGMÜLLER Trinity TCL020550
no. 22 2021–2023: Grade 4 | Extended Edition
7. CARROLL A Seaborn Knight Water Sprites Forsyth FCW14
8. CIMAROSA Sonata in A minor
Allegretto (1st movt
The Classical Piano Method:
9. CLEMENTI from Sonatina in Schott ED13573
Repertoire Collection 3
G major, op. 36 no. 2)
Andante con
10. CLEMENTI Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
espressione
11. CROSLAND Lights in the Rearview
Andantino (1st movt Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
12. ELGAR Trinity TCL020550
from Sonatina) 2021–2023: Grade 4 | Extended Edition
13. FARNABY Tower Hill
GARDEL, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
14. Por una cabeza Trinity TCL020550
arr. FARRINGTON 2021–2023: Grade 4 | Extended Edition
15. ILES Wendy Bird Piano Tales for Peter Pan EVC 9781911359333
16. KABALEVSKY A Short Story 30 Children’s Pieces, op. 27 Boosey M060113291
17. KIRNBERGER Minuet in E major Trinity TCL020550
18. KNOWLES Calypso
= Pieces in Trinity’s graded exam books 55

Piano: Grade 4
Allegretto (from
19. KUHLAU Sonatina in G major,
op. 55 no. 2)
20. LANE Circus Clowns Bric-a-Brac Goodmusic GM129
Étude no. 23 (from
21. LEMOINE Études enfantines,
op. 37)
Valse (no. 5 from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020277
22. MAYKAPAR
Biriulki, op. 28) 2021–2023: Grade 4 (both editions) or TCL020550
23. MIFSUD Remembrance†
24. MILNE No Worries Even More Little Peppers Faber 0571523153
25. MOORE Waltz mystique Trinity TCL020550
Allegretto (from The
26. MOZART London Sketchbook, Trinity TCL020550
K 15hh)
27. PETOT Please Count
Kwela no. 1 (from
Piano Music of Africa and the African OUP
28. ROUX African Miniatures
Diaspora vol 1 9780193868229
for Young Pianists)
29. RUDZIK Orange Striped Zebra Truly Astounding Animals Red Leaf
SAINT-SAËNS, Aquarium (from
30. The Foundation Pianist book 2 Faber 057154066X
arr. BLACKWELL Carnival of the Animals)
31. SCHMITZ Kleine Elegie Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
Sicilienne (no. 11 from
32. R SCHUMANN Album for the Young,
op. 68)
33. TANEVA Balloons in the Air
34. TANNER Forty Winks
35. TERZIBASCHITSCH The Old Gramophone Piano Dreams: solo book 2 Trinity TCL015341
= Pieces in Trinity’s graded exam books

Piano: Grade 4

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Tempo changes
◗ Use of a variety of different articulations

2–3 minutes
TECHNICAL WORK
Piano: Grade 4
◗ Ab and E major
◗ F and C# minor (candidate choice of
either harmonic or melodic minor) legato or two
◗ E major contrary motion scale min. staccato octaves hands
f or p
q = 100 together
starting on B
◗ Chromatic scale in contrary motion one
legato
starting on Ab octave
◗ Ab and E major min. two hands

f or p legato
◗ F and C# minor q = 80 octaves separately
and 3a or 3b.
1a. Sarabande
1b. Music Box
2a. Hill Climb

for co-ordination
2b. Processional
3a. Back to Bach

3b. Duetto
57
Piano: Grade 4


Musical knowledge
are below.
Aural questions
Clap the pulse on the second playing,

Listen to the piece twice
stressing the strong beat
i) Identify the tonality as major or minor

Listen to the piece twice ii) Identify the final cadence as perfect
Harmonised or imperfect
4 bars
Identify the interval as minor or major
Listen to the first two notes
Major key second, minor or major third, perfect
of the melody once
or minor key fourth or fifth, minor or major sixth
46 Study a copy of the melody

(provided in treble clef, or in i) Identify the bar in which the change
alto or bass clef if requested), of rhythm occurred
and listen to it once as written ii) Identify the bar in which the change
and once with a change of of pitch occurred
rhythm and a change of pitch
58
Piano: Grade 5
Piano: Grade 5
PIECES
Candidates perform a balanced programme of three pieces, chosen from the list below.
An own composition may be played instead of one of the listed pieces. See pages 15–16
for further guidance.

1. ALEXANDER All Is Calm Trinity TCL020567
There Sleeps Titania Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
2. ALWYN Trinity TCL020567
(from Midsummer Night) 2021–2023: Grade 5 | Extended Edition
ANON, Coranto (no. 21 from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020284
3.
ed. LONG Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) 2021–2023: Grade 5 (both editions) or TCL020567
Gavotte (from French
4. J S BACH Suite no. 5 in G major, French Suites BWV 812–817 Henle HN71
Piano: Grade 5
BWV 816)
5. BALCH A Walk at Strumble Head Trinity TCL020567
6. BARTÓK Dance of Buchum Romanian Folk Dances Henle HN1402
7. BASTEAU Regard Instants magiques Lemoine HL29303
Pantalon (from Young Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020284
8. BEACH
People’s Carnival, op. 25) 2021–2023: Grade 5 (both editions) or TCL020567
9. BENJAMIN Haunted House Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
Berceuse (no. 7 from
10. BURGMÜLLER 18 Characteristic Studies,
op. 109)
Scherzando (2nd movt
11. CAMIDGE from Sonata no. 1 in Trinity TCL020567
G major)
12. CAMILLERI Cantilena Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
13. CORNICK Blues for Beth Trinity TCL020567
DELIBES, arr. Flower Duet
14. The Piano Playlist Schott ED13860
CARSON TURNER (from Lakmé)
Allegro (1st movt from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020284
15. DUŠEK
Sonata XII in G major) 2021–2023: Grade 5 (both editions) or TCL020567
16. FOX Walk in the Park†
March of the Roman Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020284
17. GEROU
Legionaries 2021–2023: Grade 5 (both editions) or TCL020567
† Young Composers’ Competition winner: Grade 5 — see trinitycollege.com/YCC for more information 59
Piano: Grade 5

18. GOODWIN Settle Down
Andante in A major, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
19. HAYDN Trinity TCL020567
Hob I:53/II 2021–2023: Grade 5 | Extended Edition
20. HOFFMANN Am Abend Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
Andantino (1st movt Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
21. JÁRDÁNYI Trinity TCL020567
from Sonatina no. 2) 2021–2023: Grade 5 | Extended Edition
22. KUHLAU Allegro con spirito Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
23. McCABE Sports Car
Kettle Rag (from
24. NORTON Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
Lavender’s Kind of Blue)
25. PETOT Typhoon
26. PROKSCH And Now Let’s Handel Trinity TCL020567
Circus Theme Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
27. PUSTILNIK Trinity TCL020567
(including repeats) 2021–2023: Grade 5 | Extended Edition
Valse sentimentale, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020284
28. SCHUBERT
op. 50 no. 13 2021–2023: Grade 5 (both editions) or TCL020567
Reiterstück (The
Horseman) (no. 23
29. SCHUMANN Album for the Young, op. 68 Wiener UT50252
from Album for the
Young, op. 68)
Friendship (no. 2 from
Seven Little Pieces after
30. SHANG Chinese Piano Music for Children Schott ED7652
Folk Songs from Inner
Mongolia)
31. TANNER Pause for Thought Jazz Hands book 3 Spartan SP1233
Süße Träumerei (Sweet
32. TCHAIKOVSKY Reverie) (no. 21 from
Kinderalbum, op. 39)
VAUGHAN
33. Two-part Invention in Eb Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 3–5 Trinity TCL015389
WILLIAMS
34. WEDGWOOD Large Wave
Musica Ferrum
35. WELBURN Mosey on Down Musical Escapades
9790708147527
60 = Pieces in Trinity’s graded exam books

Piano: Grade 5

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Chromaticism
◗ Use of semiquaver passages

2–3 minutes
TECHNICAL WORK

◗ Db and B major
◗ Bb and G# minor (candidate
Piano: Grade 5
choice of either harmonic or
melodic minor) legato or
◗ G harmonic minor contrary staccato
min. two hands
motion scale f or p
q = 110 octaves together
starting on Db
◗ Chromatic scale in contrary motion,
left hand starting on C and right legato
hand starting on E
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
and 3a or 3b.
1a. Gentle Waves

1b. Dancing Shoes
2a. Joining the Dots
for co-ordination
2b. Topsy-turvy
3a. Village Hop
3b. Broadway
61
Piano: Grade 5


Musical knowledge
are below.
Aural questions
i) Clap the pulse on the second playing,

Listen to the piece twice stressing the strong beat
ii) Identify the time signature
i) Identify the changing tonality

Harmonised Listen to the piece twice ii) Identify the final cadence as perfect,
plagal, imperfect or interrupted
8 bars
Major key Identify the interval as minor or major
or minor key Listen to two notes from the second, minor or major third, perfect
melody line played consecutively fourth or fifth, minor or major sixth,
2346 minor or major seventh or octave
Study a copy of the piece, and i) Identify the bar in which the change
listen to it once as written and of rhythm occurred
once with a change of rhythm
and a change of pitch (both ii) Identify the bar in which the change
changes are in the melody line) of pitch occurred
62
Piano: Grades 6–8
Piano: Grades 6–8

The Grade 6 exam The Grade 7 exam The Grade 6–8 exams contain the following:
Maximum
marks
PIECE 1 22
The Grade 8 exam PIECE 2 22

lasts 27 minutes
PIECE 3 22

TECHNICAL WORK 14
◗ Scales & arpeggios
Piano: Grades 6–8

◗ Exercises
SUPPORTING TEST 1 10
◗ Sight reading

◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
TOTAL 100
63
Piano: Grade 6
Piano: Grade 6
PIECES
Candidates perform a balanced programme of three pieces chosen from the lists below,
containing at least one piece from each group. An own composition may be played instead
of one of the listed pieces. See pages 15–16 for further guidance.
Group A
Adagio (2nd movt
1. C P E BACH from Sonata in B minor,
H132, Wq 62/22)
Invention no. 6 in
2. J S BACH Two Part Inventions Henle HN591
E major, BWV 777
Prelude in D minor, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
3. J S BACH Trinity TCL020574
BWV 935 2021–2023: Grade 6 | Extended Edition
Badinerie (from Suite
J S BACH,
4. no. 2 in B minor, Best of Piano Classics book 2 Schott ED22975
arr. HEUMANN
BWV 1067)
5. BENDA Sonatina in Eb Trinity TCL020574
Coranto (no. 218 from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
6. BYRD Trinity TCL020574
Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) 2021–2023: Grade 6 | Extended Edition
Allemande (from L’art Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020291
7. COUPERIN
de toucher le clavecin) 2021–2023: Grade 6 (both editions) or TCL020574
8. COUPERIN The Little Windmills Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
9. FARRENC Impromptu
Allegro (1st movt from
10. HAYDN Sonata in D major, Complete Piano Sonatas vol 1 Henle HN238
Hob XVI:4)
Finale (3rd movt from
11. HAYDN Sonata in C major,
Hob XVI:35)
12. JONES Giga in A minor Trinity TCL020574
13. KHACHATURIAN Ivan Is Very Busy
Allegretto in C minor,
14. SCHUBERT Late Piano Pieces Bärenreiter BA9634
D 915
64
Piano: Grade 6
Group B
Stamping Dance (from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020291
1. BARTÓK
Mikrokosmos, Sz. 107, vol 5) 2021–2023: Grade 6 (both editions) or TCL020574
2. BASTEAU Au gré des vagues Instants magiques Lemoine HL29303
3. BÉRA-TAGRINE Mazurka Trinity TCL020574
4. BÉRA-TAGRINE Terminal 2
The Gondolier’s Song
(no. 14 from 18
5. BURGMÜLLER 18 Characteristic Studies, op. 109 Schirmer GS25617
Characteristic Studies,
op. 109)
Through Moanin’ Pines
Four Early 20th Century Piano Suites
6. BURLEIGH (no. 1 from From the Schirmer GS82960
by Black Composers
Southland)
Galop final Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020291
7. CASELLA
(from 11 pezzi infantili) 2021–2023: Grade 6 (both editions) or TCL020574
Prayer of the Matador
8. DELLO JOIO (no. 2 from Lyric Pieces
for the Young)
9. GEROU Northern Lights The Best of Tom Gerou book 3 Alfred 47359
Epilogue (5th movt Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020291
10. HUANG-HSU
from Ta
¯wa¯hi)† 2021–2023: Grade 6 (both editions) or TCL020574
11. KARGANOV Arabesque, op. 6 no. 4 Trinity TCL020574
Piano: Grade 6
12. LANE Streets and Avenues Three Little Bites at the Big Apple Goodmusic GM130
13. LE FLEMING Lullaby for Oscar
Jazz Exercise no. 2
Jazz Exercises, Minuets, Etudes Hal Leonard
14. PETERSON (from Part 3: Jazz
& Pieces for Piano HL00311225
Exercises)
15. RAMSKILL Weaving a Spell Trinity TCL020574
Con afflizione (no. 3 from
16. REBIKOV Feuilles d’automne, op. 29 Forberg F01064
Feuilles d’automne, op. 29)
Versöhnung (Reconciliation)
17. REGER (no. 20 from Aus der Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
Jugendzeit, op. 17)
18. SCHMITZ Progression I Trinity TCL020574
Dance (no. 7 from
Seven Little Pieces after
19. SHANG Chinese Piano Music for Children Schott ED7652
Folk Songs from Inner
Mongolia)
In Dreams (from The Lord
WALSH & SHORE, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
20. of the Rings: The Fellowship Trinity TCL020574
arr. PODGORNOV 2021–2023: Grade 6 | Extended Edition
of the Ring)
21. WILKINSON Jazzin’ Grace

Piano: Grade 6

information can be found on page 16. ◗ More advanced use of form, eg theme
and variations
◗ Extensive range
Duration:
3–4 minutes ◗ More advanced melodic ornamentation
◗ Use of any key
TECHNICAL WORK
Scales and arpeggios are in Trinity’s Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2015: Grades 6–8 and

◗ Bb and D major
◗ Bb and D minor (harmonic and
four
melodic minor)
min. legato or octaves hands
◗ Chromatic scales in similar motion q = 120 staccato together
starting on Bb and D f or mf
or p
◗ Chromatic scale in contrary motion two
starting on Eb octaves
min. one hands
◗ C major scale in 3rds legato
q = 60 octave separately
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
◗ Diminished 7ths starting on Bb and D q = 100 or p staccato octaves together
◗ Dominant 7ths in the keys of Bb and D
and 3a or 3b.
1a. Chromatic Romantic

1b. Ornamental Filigree
2a. Strutting Along
for co-ordination
2b. Bells are Ringing
3a. Con Affetto
3b. The Colourful Aviary
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Piano: Grade 6

Candidates prepare: Candidates perform an improvisation based
◗ Aural or Improvisation ◗ Stylistic
Sight reading ◗ Motivic

After 30 seconds’ preparation time, candidates ◗ Harmonic
Responses must use both hands. See pages
than the exam being taken. See page 19 for
the parameters.
Aural
are below.
Aural questions
Piano: Grade 6
i) Identify the time signature
Listen to the piece twice ii) Comment on the dynamics
iii) Comment on the articulation
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
Major key modulates as subdominant, dominant
Listen to the first four bars or relative minor
2346 of the piece once
Answers may alternatively be given as
key names
Study a copy of the piece,

Locate the changes and describe them
and listen to it twice with two
as pitch or rhythm
changes to the melody line
67
Piano: Grade 7
Piano: Grade 7
PIECES
Group A
Allegro (2nd movt from
1. ARNE 8 Keyboard Sonatas Faber 0571507034
Sonata no. 3 in G major)
2. C P E BACH Sonata in B minor, H132, Piano Sonatas vol 2 Henle HN377
Wq 62/22)
Invention no. 12 in Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020307
3. J S BACH
A major, BWV 783 2021–2023: Grade 7 (both editions) or TCL020581
4. BULLARD Prelude no. 8 (in G major)
Allegro (1st movt Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
5. EBERL Trinity TCL020581
from Sonate, op. 6) 2021–2023: Grade 7 | Extended Edition
Allegro (from Suite
6. HANDEL no. 7 in G minor, Trinity TCL020581
HWV 432)
Capriccio in G minor, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020307
7. HANDEL
HWV 483 2021–2023: Grade 7 (both editions) or TCL020581
Gigue (4th movt from
8. HANDEL Suite no. 6 in F# minor, Keyboard Works vol 1 Bärenreiter BA4224
HWV 431)
Finale (3rd movt from
9. HAYDN Sonata in D major,
Hob XVI:24)
Allegro (1st movt from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020307
10. MARTINES
Sonata in E major) 2021–2023: Grade 7 (both editions) or TCL020581
Minuet in D major, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
11. MOZART Trinity TCL020581
K 355 2021–2023: Grade 7 | Extended Edition
12. PARADIES Toccata in A Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
SCHYTTE, Etude in A minor, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
13. Trinity TCL020581
ed. SNELL op. 58 no. 6 2021–2023: Grade 7 | Extended Edition
68
Piano: Grade 7
Group B
BACKER- Summer Song,
1. At the Piano with Women Composers Alfred 428
GRØNDAHL op. 45 no. 3
2. BOTTERILL Soho†
The Monk Piano Music of Africa and the African OUP
3. CAPERS
(from Portraits in Jazz) Diaspora vol 1 9780193868229
4. CHANLER Aftermath Trinity TCL020581
Mazurka in F minor,
5. CHOPIN Mazurkas Peters EP1902
op. 63 no. 2
At Miss Florence’s (homage Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020307
6. EARL
to Robert Schumann) 2021–2023: Grade 7 (both editions) or TCL020581
7. FARNABY Tell Me, Daphne Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
Lento (no. 139 from
8. FIBICH Moods, Impressions
and Souvenirs, op. 41)
Esquisse (no. 12 from 24
24 pièces caractéristiques pour
9. GLIÈRE pièces caractéristiques Forberg FO2012
la jeunesse, op. 34
pour la jeunesse, op. 34)
10. HARRIS Study Trinity TCL020581
11. HENSEL Mélodie, op. 4 no. 2
Struttin’ at the Waldorf
12. LANE (no. 3 from Three Little
Bites at the Big Apple)
Improvisation (no. 4 from
13. MacDOWELL Twelve Virtuoso Studies,
Piano: Grade 7
op. 46)
No. 2 from Kinderstücke, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
14. MENDELSSOHN Trinity TCL020581
op. 72 2021–2023: Grade 7 | Extended Edition
Boosey
15. NORTON Prelude II Country Preludes
M060104886
16. PETER-HORAS Sarah Trinity TCL020581
Assez modéré (no. 1
17. POULENC from Trois mouvements
perpétuels)
Piece no. 11
18. PROKOFIEFF Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
(from Visions fugitives)
Andante (2nd movt from
19. SCHUBERT Piano Sonata no. 13 in A Piano Sonatas vol 1 Henle HN146
major, D 664)
20. SCHWERTSIK XII (from Albumblätter) Albumblätter — Collected Piano Works Boosey M060131134
21. TURINA Fiesta (from Miniatures) Trinity TCL020581
Thames
22. WARLOCK Folk-Song Prelude no. 2 Folk-Song Preludes
THA978353

Piano: Grade 7

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Modulation
◗ Use of irregular time signatures
Duration: ◗ Use of any key

3–4 minutes
TECHNICAL WORK
◗ Ab and E major
◗ G# and E minor (harmonic and f or mf
melodic minor) min. or p or legato or four hands
crescendo/ staccato
◗ Chromatic scale in similar motion a q = 130 octaves together
diminuendo
minor 3rd apart, left hand starting ( p — f — p )
on C and right hand starting on Eb
min. two hands
◗ E major scale in 3rds mf legato
q = 70 octaves separately
2. ARPEGGIOS (from memory, in similar motion unless specified otherwise)

— Examiners select from the following:
◗ Ab and E major
◗ G# and E minor f or mf legato or four
◗ Diminished 7ths starting on Ab and E min. or p or staccato octaves hands
crescendo/
◗ Dominant 7ths in the keys of Ab and E q = 110 together
diminuendo
( p — f — p ) two
◗ E major contrary motion legato
octaves
and 3a or 3b.
1a. A Lazy Summer’s Day
1b. Pensive
2a. Raindrops
for co-ordination
2b. The Clifftop Citadel
3a. Interrupted Arabesque
3b. Go for Baroque
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Piano: Grade 7


the parameters.
Aural
are below.
Aural questions

Piano: Grade 7
Harmonised Identify and comment on two other

8 bars
or minor key Listen to the first four bars or relative minor
of the piece once
2346 Answers may alternatively be given as
key names

and listen to it twice with
as pitch (melody line only) or rhythm
three changes
71
Piano: Grade 8
Piano: Grade 8
PIECES
Group A
Prelude and Fugue in
1. J S BACH E major, BWV 854 (from The
Well-Tempered Clavier book 1)
2. J S BACH Prelude in G major, BWV 902 Trinity TCL020598
No. 2 from Six Dances in
3. BARTÓK Bulgarian Rhythm (from
Mikrokosmos, Sz. 107, vol 6)
4. BEETHOVEN Piano Sonatas, op. 14 no. 1 & no. 2 Henle HN810
Sonata in G major, op. 14 no. 2)
Feodora (from Album
5. CZERNY élégant des dames pianistes,
op. 804)
Presto (6th movt from Suite Bärenreiter
6. HANDEL Keyboard Works vol 1
no. 3 in D minor, HWV 428) BA4224
Allegro con brio (1st movt
7. HAYDN from Sonata in D major, Piano Sonata in D major, Hob XVI:37 Henle HN177
Hob XVI:37)
Moderato (1st movt
8. HAYDN from Sonata in G minor, Trinity TCL020598
Hob XVI:44)
Prelude
9. HENGEVELD Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
(from Partita rhythmique)
Praeludium
10. HINDEMITH Ludus tonalis Schott ED3964
(from Ludus tonalis)
Rondo (2nd movt from
11. KUHLAU Sonatina in A major,
op. 59 no. 1)
Allegro (1st movt from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
12. MOZART Trinity TCL020598
Sonata in Bb major, K 570) 2021–2023: Grade 8 | Extended Edition
Vif (3rd movt from Suite
13. POULENC Suite for Piano Chester CH02076
for Piano)
Fanfarinette and
14. RAMEAU La triomphante Trinity TCL020598
(from Suite in A minor)
Sonata in C, K 513, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020314
15. D SCARLATTI
‘Pastorale’ 2021–2023: Grade 8 (both editions) or TCL020598
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Piano: Grade 8
Group B
Allegretto (1st movt Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises

1. BARTÓK Trinity TCL020598
from Suite, op. 14) 2021–2023: Grade 8 | Extended Edition
Scottish Legend (no. 1 Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020314
2. BEACH
from Two Pieces, op. 54) 2021–2023: Grade 8 (both editions) or TCL020598
D’un vieux jardin (no. 1 from
3. BOULANGER Trois morceaux pour piano Schirmer GS33485
Trois morceaux pour piano)
Intermezzo in B minor, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
4. BRAHMS Trinity TCL020598
op. 119 no. 1 2021–2023: Grade 8 | Extended Edition
Nouvelle étude in Ab major
5. CHOPIN (from 3 nouvelles études, The Complete Etudes Wiener UT50205
B.130)
Minstrels (from Préludes Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
6. DEBUSSY Trinity TCL020598
book 1)** 2021–2023: Grade 8 | Extended Edition
7. DRING Blue Air (from Colour Suite)
Capriccio (no. 1 from
8. FAURÉ Pièces brèves, op. 84 Peters EP7601
Pièces brèves, op. 84)
9. GERSHWIN Prelude no. 2
Andaluza (no. 5 from Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises Trinity TCL020314
10. GRANADOS
Danzas españolas) 2021–2023: Grade 8 (both editions) or TCL020598
Elegy Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
11. IRELAND Trinity TCL020598
(from A Downland Suite) 2021–2023: Grade 8 | Extended Edition
Nelze Domluvit! (Lost for
12. JANÁČEK Words!) (no. 6 from On an
Overgrown Path)
13. JENNINGS Romance Miniature Suite, op. 18 Goodmusic GM108
14. JOPLIN The Cascades
MA & ZHANG N, Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises
15. Remote Xianggelila Trinity TCL020598
arr. ZHANG Z 2021–2023: Grade 8 | Extended Edition
Piano: Grade 8
The Oscar Peterson Trio: Hal Leonard
16. PETERSON Land of the Misty Giants
Canadiana Suite HL00672543
17. POULENC Nocturne no. 8 Nocturnes Heugel HE33336
18. SCIARRA Romance†
October (from The Seasons,
19. TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons, op. 37a Peters EP8968
op. 37a)
20. TURINA Las zapatillas del torero Raise the Bar Piano: Grades 6–8 Trinity TCL015395
** Through the inclusion of the pieces from the 2018–2020 syllabus, the Grade 8 piece Prelude no. 12 (‘Minstrels’)
by Debussy is again available for candidates to play in exams during 2021–2023. Debussy’s music is infused
with influences from musical cultures across the world. At the time this piece was written, a popular form of
European entertainment was that of the minstrel show, which often involved white performers with blackened
faces. Rather than a musical style or genre, the minstrel shows were often based upon a characterisation of
black musicians and the music they played — one that is unacceptable by today’s standards. Debussy is thought
to have encountered such performances in Europe in the early 1900s; he composed Prelude no. 12 (‘Minstrels’)
shortly afterwards, in 1909–1910. Rather than removing this piece from our syllabus this year, we decided to
take this opportunity to highlight the problematic contexts in which some established works in the classical
music canon were created.
Piano: Grade 8

information can be found on page 16. ◗ Wide range of expressive techniques
◗ Creative use of form
Duration: ◗ Extended techniques, wide range,

3.5–5 minutes chromaticism and rhythmic variation
◗ Use of any key
TECHNICAL WORK
◗ F#, Eb and B major f or mf
◗ F#, Eb and B minor or p or
min. legato or four hands
(harmonic and melodic minor) crescendo/
q = 140 staccato octaves together
◗ Chromatic scales in similar diminuendo
motion starting on F#, Eb and B ( p — f — p )
◗ B major scale in 3rds min. two hands
mf legato
◗ C harmonic minor scale in 3rds q = 80 octaves separately
2. ARPEGGIOS (from memory, in similar motion unless specified otherwise)
— Examiners select from the following:
◗ F#, Eb and B major
◗ F#, Eb and B minor
◗ Diminished 7ths starting on F#, Eb f or mf legato or four
and B min. or p or staccato octaves hands
crescendo/
◗ Dominant 7ths in the keys of F#, q = 120 together
diminuendo
Eb and B ( p — f — p )
◗ Eb major contrary motion two
legato
◗ F# minor contrary motion octaves
and 3a or 3b.
1a. Persuasion
1b. Effectuoso
2a. A Big Romance
for co-ordination
2b. Stage Lights
3a. That Mariachi Touch
3b. West Side Storeys
74
Piano: Grade 8


the parameters.
Aural
are below.
Aural questions

Harmonised Listen to the piece once ii) Comment on the dynamics
12–16 bars
Identify and comment on three other
Piano: Grade 8
Major key Listen to the piece twice
or minor key characteristics of the piece
23465 Study a copy of the piece,

as pitch or rhythm
three changes
75
Piano Accompanying: Grades 5–8

The Grade 5 exam The Grade 6 exam The Piano Accompanying exams contain
lasts 16 minutes lasts 22 minutes the following:
Maximum
Grade 5 marks
PIECE 1 22
The Grade 7 exam The Grade 8 exam PIECE 2 22

PIECE 3 22
TECHNICAL WORK 14
◗ Extracts
SUPPORTING TESTS 20
Any TWO of the following:

◗ Sight reading
◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
TOTAL 100
76
Maximum
Grades 6–8 marks
PIECE 1 22
PIECE 2 22
Piano Accompanying:
PIECE 3 22

TECHNICAL WORK 14
◗ Extracts
Grades 5–8
◗ Sight reading

◗ Aural
◗ Improvisation
TOTAL 100
77
Piano Accompanying: Grade 5

PIECES
Candidates perform a balanced programme of three pieces, one from each group.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide and rehearse with the soloist(s) for the pieces
in groups A and B.
Group A
VOICE
1. ARNE When Daisies Pied Selected Songs Cramer 90142
Schirmer GS26114
2. PERGOLESI Se tu m’ami, se sospiri 24 Italian Songs and Arias (medium high), GS26115
(medium low)
Novello NOV170265
3. PURCELL Music for a While (from Oedipus) 15 Songs and Airs set 2
(high), NOV170266 (low)
VIOLIN
Six Sonatas for Violin and
Andante (3rd movt from Sonata
4. J S BACH Obbligato Harpsichord, Bärenreiter BA5118
no. 1 in B minor, BWV 1014)
BWV 1014–1019 vol 1
Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata
5. CORELLI Violin Sonatas, op. 5 vol 2 Wiener UT50236
in E minor, op. 5 no. 8)
FIOCCO, arr.
6. Allegro in G Schott ED11963
BENT & O’NEILL
CELLO
7. LE FLEMING Air Air and Dance Chester CH56275
8. NORTON Rough Justice Microjazz Cello Collection 2 Boosey M060111136
FLUTE
Siciliano (2nd movt from
9. J S BACH Flute Sonatas vol 1 Peters EP4461AA
Sonata no. 2 in Eb, BWV 1031)
Woodwind World Flute
10. COWLES Busy Lizzie Trinity TCL320049
book 4
11. RUTTER Prelude Suite antique OUP 9780193586918
CLARINET
Woodwind World Clarinet
12. DRUSCHETZKY Allegro Trinity TCL350039
book 3
13. LUTOSŁAWSKI Dance Prelude no. 2 5 Dance Preludes Chester CH55171
78
Group B
VOICE
FAURÉ, IMC 1601 (high), 1602
1. Chanson d’amour 30 Songs
ed. KAGEN (medium), 1131 (low)
Peters EP20a (high),
2. SCHUBERT Du bist die Ruh, D 776 Lieder vol 1 EP20b (medium),
EP20c (low)
Boosey M060028434
VAUGHAN (in F), M060028441
3. Linden Lea
WILLIAMS (in G), M060028458
(in A)
VIOLIN
Larghetto (2nd movt from
4. DVOŘÁK Peters EP9363
Sonatina in G, op. 100)

Chanson de matin
5. ELGAR Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2 Novello NOV120431R
& Chanson de nuit
SHOSTAKOVICH, Romance
6. Fentone F399–401
arr. FRASER (from The Gadfly, op. 97)
CELLO
7. SQUIRE Romance Stainer 2284
12 Morceaux faciles,
8. TROWELL Méditation Schott ED11212
op. 4 vol 3
FLUTE
Meadow-Sweet (The Queen Woodwind World Flute
9. COWLES Trinity TCL320032
of the Water Meadows) book 3
10. RUTTER Chanson Suite antique OUP 9780193586918
CLARINET
11. FINZI Carol Five Bagatelles, op. 23 Boosey M060030253
Woodwind World Clarinet
12. HARRIS Daydreams Trinity TCL350046
book 4
Group C
PIANO SOLO
BIZET, Entr’acte (Andantino in Eb
1. Piano Plus Trinity TCL003034
arr. GRANT-JONES from Carmen)
FAURÉ, Agnus Dei
arr. GRANT-JONES (from Requiem)
VIVALDI, Propter magnam gloriam
arr. GRANT-JONES (from Gloria)
Piano Exam Pieces Plus
Trinity TCL020284
4. VARIOUS Any piece Exercises 2021–2023:
or TCL020567
Grade 5 (both editions)
79
TECHNICAL WORK Aural

Candidates prepare all extracts set for Candidates answer questions based on a single
Grade 5 technical development in Trinity’s musical example played on the piano by the
Piano Plus 2. examiner. See page 20 for more information.
Examiners choose three extracts to be The aural test requirements for Grade 5
performed in the exam. are below.

Candidates perform an improvisation based
Candidates choose TWO of the following:
Sight reading
perform a previously unseen musical extract Musical knowledge
based on candidates’ chosen pieces. See pages
Aural questions
i) Clap the pulse on the second playing,

Listen to the piece twice stressing the strong beat
ii) Identify the time signature
i) Identify the changing tonality
Harmonised Listen to the piece twice ii) Identify the final cadence as perfect,
plagal, imperfect or interrupted
8 bars
Identify the interval as minor or major
Major key
Listen to two notes from the second, minor or major third, perfect
or minor key
melody line played consecutively fourth or fifth, minor or major sixth,
2346 minor or major seventh or octave
Study a copy of the piece, and i) Identify the bar in which the change
listen to it once as written and of rhythm occurred
once with a change of rhythm
and a change of pitch (both ii) Identify the bar in which the change
changes are in the melody line) of pitch occurred
80

PIECES
in groups A and B.
Group A
VOICE
Schirmer GS26114
1. CALDARA Sebben, crudele 24 Italian Songs and Arias (medium high), GS26115
(medium low)
2. Clair de lune, op. 42 no. 2 30 Songs

3. RUTTER All Things Bright and Beautiful OUP 9780193420625
VIOLIN
Allegro (4th movt from Sonata
BWV 1014–1019 vol 1
Giga — Allegro (4th movt from Sonatas, op. 5 nos. 7, 10
5. CORELLI Stainer 7406A
Sonata in D minor, op. 5 no. 7) & 12
CELLO
6. LE FLEMING Dance Air and Dance Chester CH56275
7. VIVALDI Any Allegro movement 6 Sonatas for Cello Schott ED4927
FLUTE
Allegro (4th movt from Eleven Sonatas for Flute
8. HANDEL Bärenreiter BA4225
Sonata in F, HWV 369) & Basso Continuo
9. RUTTER Waltz Suite antique OUP 9780193586918
CLARINET
10. LUTOSŁAWSKI Dance Prelude no. 1 Dance Preludes Chester CH55171
Allegro animato (2nd movt
11. SAINT-SAËNS Durand DF01006300
from Clarinet Sonata, op. 167 )
81
Group B
VOICE
1. Après un rêve 30 Songs
Sweet Chance, That Led My Boosey M060032691
2. HEAD
Steps Abroad (in D), M060032707 (in F)
Peters EP20a (high),
3. SCHUBERT An die Musik, D 547 Lieder vol 1 EP20b (medium),
EP20c (low)
VIOLIN
Chanson de matin
4. ELGAR Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 Novello NOV120431R
& Chanson de nuit
5. ELGAR Salut d’amour Schott ED11174–02
FAURÉ,
6. Sicilienne, op. 78 Peters EP7386
arr. HOWAT
CELLO
7. ELGAR Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 Novello NOV120943
Elégie, op. 24 & Sicilienne,
8. FAURÉ Sicilienne, op. 78 Peters EP7385
op. 78
FAURÉ,
9. Après un rêve IMC 540
arr. CASALS
FLUTE
10. FAURÉ, arr. BIGIO Sicilienne, op. 78 Chester CH55156
Suite de trois morceaux,
11. GODARD Idylle Chester CH55136
op. 116
12. MOWER The Great Outside Landscapes Itchy Fingers IFP34
CLARINET
Adagio (2nd movt from Concerto
13. MOZART Bärenreiter BA4773–38
for Clarinet and Piano, K 622)
Suite from The Victorian
14. READE Prelude Weinberger JW485
Kitchen Garden
Group C
PIANO SOLO
BORODIN, arr. Polovtsian Dance
GRANT-JONES (no. 17 from Prince Igor)
HANDEL, arr. And with His Stripes We
GRANT-JONES Are Healed (from Messiah)
HAYDN, arr. Come, Gentle Spring
GRANT-JONES (from The Seasons)
Trinity TCL020291
or TCL020574
82


Candidates prepare:
◗ Aural or improvisation ◗ Stylistic
◗ Motivic
Sight reading
◗ Harmonic
perform a previously unseen musical extract Responses must use both hands. See pages
at a level approximately two grades lower 20–27 for the requirements and parameters.

the parameters.
Aural questions

Identify and comment on two other

Harmonised Listen to the piece twice
8 bars
Listen to the first four bars or relative minor
2346 of the piece once
Answers may alternatively be given as
key names

and listen to it twice with two
as pitch or rhythm
changes to the melody line
83

PIECES
in groups A and B.
Group A
VOICE
1. BERLIOZ Villanelle Les nuits d’été Bärenreiter BA5784–90
2. GURNEY Desire in Spring 20 Favourite Songs OUP 9780193453920
3. SULLIVAN Orpheus with His Lute Cramer
VIOLIN
4. GADE Allegro vivace (no. 2) Fantasy Pieces, op. 43 Hansen WH03537
Allegro (2nd movt from
5. HANDEL Sonatas vol 2 Peters EP4157b
Sonata no. 4 in D, HWV 371)
Allegretto (2nd movt from
6. MOZART Violin Sonatas vol 1 Peters EP7579a
Sonata in G, K 301)
CELLO
7. BERKELEY Andantino, op. 21 no. 2a Chester CH00945
STRAVINSKY,
8. Russian Maiden’s Song Boosey M060027017
arr. MARKEVITCH
FLUTE
9. BENNETT Allegro tranquillo (no. 1) Summer Music Novello NOV120560
Allegro (2nd movt from Eleven Sonatas for Flute
10. HANDEL Bärenreiter BA4225
Sonata in E minor, HWV 359b) and Basso Continuo
CLARINET
MOZART, Larghetto (2nd movt from
11. Boosey M060038617
arr. HYDE Clarinet Quintet in A, K 581)
12. SCHUMANN Zart und mit Ausdruck (no. 1) Fantasiestücke, op. 73 Henle HN416
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Group B
VOICE
1. CHAUSSON Le colibri 20 Songs IMC 1130 (high), 1131 (low)
New Imperial Edition of
2. ELGAR Is She Not Passing Fair? Boosey M051904303
Tenor Songs
IMC 1601 (high), 1602
3. FAURÉ Ici-bas 30 Songs
(medium), 1131 (low)
Peters EP71765 (high),
4. SCHUMANN Der Nussbaum The Art of Song: Grade 6 EP71766 (medium),
EP71767 (low)
VIOLIN
5. KREISLER Liebeslied (Love’s Sorrow) Schott BSS29029
MASSENET, trans.
6. Méditation (from Thaïs) UMP M224400861
MARSICK
CELLO
7. FAURÉ Berceuse, op. 16 Hamelle HA9060
The Swan (from The Carnival

of the Animals)
FLUTE
Allegro moderato
9. ARRIEU Amphion DA00012600
(1st movt from Sonatine)
10. ROUSSEL Krishna Joueurs de flûte, op. 27 Broekmans 1573
CLARINET
Lento quasi andante
11. HOROVITZ Novello NOV120541
(2nd movt from Sonatina)
Allegretto (1st movt from
Clarinet Sonata, op. 167)
Group C
PIANO SOLO
Wir setzen uns mit Tränen
J S BACH,
1. nieder (from St Matthew Piano Plus Trinity TCL003034
arr. GRANT-JONES
Passion)
BIZET, Entr’acte (Allegro vivo)
arr. GRANT-JONES (no. 24 from Carmen)
VERDI, Va, pensiero (Chorus of the
arr. GRANT-JONES Hebrew Slaves) (from Nabucco)
Trinity TCL020307
or TCL020581
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Improvisation
SUPPORTING TESTS
Candidates prepare: on a stimulus chosen from the following

◗ Motivic
Sight reading
◗ Harmonic
the parameters.
Aural questions

Harmonised Identify and comment on two other

8 bars
Major key
modulates as subdominant, dominant
or minor key Listen to the first four bars or relative key
of the piece once
2346 Answers may alternatively be given as
key names

as pitch (melody line only) or rhythm
three changes
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PIECES
in groups A and B.
Group A
VOICE
Boosey M060030833
ARMSTRONG
1. Five Eyes (G minor), M060030840
GIBBS
(Bb minor)
Hark! The Echoing Air
2. PURCELL Novello NOV952908
(from The Fairy Queen)
Boosey M060021732 (in C),
3. QUILTER Love’s Philosophy
M060021749 (in D)
Peters EP20a (high), EP20b
4. SCHUBERT Der Musensohn, D 764 Lieder vol 1
(medium), EP20c (low)
Peters EP20a (high), EP20b
5. SCHUBERT Die Forelle, D 550 Lieder vol 1
(medium), EP20c (low)

VIOLIN
Allegro (4th movt from
Sonata no. 3 in E, BWV 1016)
BWV 1014–1019 vol 1
Allegro (1st movt from Concerto
7. J S BACH Bärenreiter BA5189–90
in A minor, BWV 1041)
8. GADE Allegro molto vivace (no. 4) Fantasy Pieces, op. 43 Hansen WH03537
Minuetto (2nd movt from
9. MOZART Violin Sonatas vol 1 Peters EP7579a
Sonata in E minor, K 304)
Allegro molto (1st movt from
10. SCHUBERT Stainer 35592
Sonatina in D, op. 137 no. 1)
CELLO
MENDELSSOHN,
11. Song Without Words, op. 109 Stainer R2247
ed. POPOV
Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata
12. SHOSTAKOVICH Peters EP4748
in D minor, op. 40)
FLUTE
Allegro moderato (1st movt
13. J S BACH from Sonata no. 2 in Eb, Flute Sonatas vol 1 Peters EP4461AA
BWV 1031)
Presto (3rd movt from Sonata
14. J S BACH Flute Sonatas vol 1 Peters EP4461AA
Allegro ritmico (1st movt
15. MATHIAS OUP 9780193577824
from Sonatina, op. 98)
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CLARINET
16. GADE Allegro molto vivace (no. 4) Fantasy Pieces, op. 43 Hansen WH03537
17. LUTOSŁAWSKI Dance Prelude no. 3 Dance Preludes Chester CH55171
Allegro con fuoco (1st movt
18. POULENC from Sonata for Clarinet Chester CH70972
and Piano)
Group B
VOICE
1. ELGAR The Shepherd’s Song Banks BSS2029
2. HOWELLS Come Sing and Dance OUP 9780193454514
Boosey M060022272
3. RACHMANINOV Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 (high), M060022289
(medium)
Alfred 17611 (high),
4. SCHUMANN Widmung, op. 25 no. 1 Gateway to German Lieder
17617 (low)
VIOLIN
Finale: Allegro (4th movt
5. DVOŘÁK Peters EP9363
from Sonatina in G, op. 100)
Andante (2nd movt from
6. MENDELSSOHN Peters EP1731
Concerto in E minor, op. 64)
RACHMANINOV,
7. Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 Boosey M060112010
arr. SILLITO
CELLO
RACHMANINOV,
8. Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 Boosey M060112027
arr. WALLFISCH
SAINT-SAËNS,
9. Allegro appassionato, op. 43 Stainer R10020
ed. POPOV
FLUTE
10. GAUBERT Madrigal, op. 9 no. 1 Enoch M230566853
Allegretto malincolico (1st movt
11. POULENC Chester CH01605
from Sonata for Flute and Piano)
CLARINET
Allegretto grazioso (3rd movt
12. BRAHMS 2 Sonatas, op. 120 Peters EP3896
from Sonata no. 1 in F minor)
Andante con moto (3rd movt
13. BRAHMS from Sonata no. 2 in Eb) 2 Sonatas, op. 120 Peters EP3896
(without Allegro section)
14. SCHUMANN Lebhaft, leicht (no. 2) Fantasiestücke, op. 73 Henle HN416
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Group C
PIANO SOLO
BEETHOVEN, Ode to Joy (chorus from
arr. GRANT-JONES Symphony no. 9 in D minor)
Wie lieblich sind deine
BRAHMS,
2. Wohnungen (from Ein Piano Plus Trinity TCL003034
arr. GRANT-JONES
Deutsches Requiem)
Trinity TCL020314
or TCL020598

Improvisation
SUPPORTING TESTS
Candidates prepare: on a stimulus chosen from the following three
◗ Sight reading options:

◗ Motivic
Sight reading
◗ Harmonic
the parameters.
Aural questions

Harmonised Listen to the piece once ii) Comment on the dynamics
8 bars iii) Comment on the articulation
Major key Identify and comment on three other
or minor key characteristics of the piece
23465 and listen to it twice with
as pitch or rhythm
three changes
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repertoire lists are printed in bold capital letters.
Many publishers have different distributors in different countries. UK distributors are indicated
where applicable — please contact publishers directly for details of local agents in other countries.
ALFRED BROEKMANS ENOCH
Alfred Publishing Broekmans & Van Poppel Enoch & Co

alfred-music.co.uk broekmans.com enoch-editions.com
c/o Faber
CHESTER EVC
AMPHION
Chester Music Ltd EVC Music
Editions Amphion c/o Hal Leonard elenacobb.com
durand-salabert-eschig.com
c/o Hal Leonard
CRAMER FABER
BANKS Cramer Music Ltd Faber Music Ltd

cramermusic.co.uk fabermusic.com
Banks Music Publications
banksmusicpublications.co.uk
DURAND FENTONE
BÄRENREITER Editions Durand Fentone Music Ltd

durand-salabert-eschig.com c/o Hal Leonard
Bärenreiter Ltd c/o Hal Leonard
baerenreiter.com
FORBERG
DVFM
BÄRENREITER PRAHA Forberg Music
Deutscher Verlag für Musik c/o Hal Leonard
c/o Bärenreiter c/o Breitkopf
FORSYTH
BOOSEY EMB
Forsyth Brothers Ltd
Boosey & Hawkes Music Editio Musica Budapest Ltd forsyths.co.uk
Publishers Ltd
emb.hu
boosey.com
c/o Faber GOODMUSIC
BREITKOPF
ENCORE Goodmusic Music Publishers
goodmusicpublishing.co.uk
Breitkopf & Härtel
Encore Publications
breitkopf.com
encorepublications.com
c/o MDS
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Publishers
GUMBLES LEMOINE SPARTAN
Gumbles Publications Les Editions Henry Lemoine Spartan Press Music Publishers Ltd
gumblespublications.co.uk henry-lemoine.com spartanpress.co.uk
c/o Faber
HAL LEONARD STAINER
MDS
Hal Leonard Ltd Stainer & Bell Ltd
halleonardeurope.com Music Distribution Services Ltd stainer.co.uk
mdslondon.co.uk
HAMELLE THAMES
MUSICA FERRUM
Editions Hamelle Thames Publishing
Publishers
c/o Hal Leonard Editions Musica Ferrum c/o Hal Leonard
musica-ferrum.com
HANSEN TRINITY
NOVELLO
Edition Wilhelm Hansen Trinity College London Press
c/o Hal Leonard Novello & Co Ltd trinitycollege.com

c/o Hal Leonard
HENLE UMP
OUP
G Henle Verlag United Music Publishing Ltd
henle.de Oxford University Press ump.co.uk
oup.co.uk
HEUGEL WEINBERGER
PETERS
Editions Heugel Josef Weinberger Ltd
c/o Hal Leonard Peters Edition Ltd josef-weinberger.com
editionpeters.com
IMC WIENER
PIANO SAFARI
International Music Company Wiener Urtext Edition
internationalmusicco.com pianosafari.com wiener-urtext.com
c/o MDS c/o MDS
RED LEAF
ITCHY FINGERS YORKTOWN
Red Leaf Pianoworks
Itchy Fingers Publications redleafpianoworks.com Yorktown Music Press
itchyfingers.com c/o Hal Leonard
c/o MDS SCHIRMER
ZEN-ON
KJOS G Schirmer Inc
c/o Hal Leonard Zen-On Music
Neil A Kjos Music Company zen-on.co.jp
kjos.com SCHOTT c/o MDS
c/o Hal Leonard
Schott Music Ltd
schott-music.com
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Trinity publications
The following Trinity publications support Piano CDs 2021–2023
this syllabus. All are available from The CDs are an alternative to the audio included
trinitycollege.com/shop or from your with the Extended Edition.
local music shop.
Initial TCL021038
2021–2023 | Extended Edition Grade 1 TCL021045
◗ 21 exam pieces: 12 in the printed book plus Grade 2 TCL021052
nine included as a downloadable ebook
Grade 3 TCL021069
◗ Performance notes for all 21 pieces
◗ New technical work exercises Grade 4 TCL021076
◗ Scales and arpeggios Grade 5 TCL021083
◗ Downloadable audio for all 21 pieces Grade 6 TCL021090
Initial TCL020512 Grade 7 TCL021106
Grade 1 TCL020529 Grade 8 TCL021113
Grade 2 TCL020536
Raise the Bar Piano
Grade 3 TCL020543
Initial–Grade 2 TCL015372
Grade 4 TCL020550
Grades 3–5 TCL015389
Grade 5 TCL020567
Grade 6 TCL020574
Grade 7 TCL020581 Piano Dreams
Grade 8 TCL020598 Solo Book 1 TCL015334
Solo Book 2 TCL015341
2021–2023 Duet Book 1 TCL015358
◗ 12 exam pieces Duet Book 2 TCL015365

◗ Performance notes
◗ New technical work exercises Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2015
Initial–Grade 5 TCL012982
Initial TCL020239
Grade 1 TCL020246
Grade 2 TCL020253 Sight Reading Piano
Grade 3 TCL020260 Initial–Grade 2 TCL020482
Grade 4 TCL020277 Grades 3–5 TCL020499
Grade 5 TCL020284 Grades 6–8 TCL020502
Grade 6 TCL020291
Grade 7 TCL020307
Grade 8 TCL020314
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Piano Sound at Sight (2nd series)

Book 1 (Initial–Grade 2) TCL009180
Book 2 (Grades 3–5) TCL009197
Piano Sound at Sight (original series)

Piano Plus TCL003034
Piano Plus 2 TCL003041
Specimen Aural Tests from 2017


Theory of Music Workbooks
Grade 1 TG006509
Grade 2 TG006516
Grade 3 TG006523
Grade 4 TG006530
Grade 5 TG006547
Grade 6 TG007476
Grade 7 TG007483
Grade 8 TG007490
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ABOUT TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON

See pages 30–37 for further information about

Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams

Guided learning hours Independent learning Total qualification time

Grade 3 18 102 120

Grade 4 24 126 150

Grade 6 36 184 220

Grade 7 48 222 270

Grade 8 54 266 320

RECOGNITION AND UCAS POINTS WHERE THE QUALIFICATIONS

HOW TO ENTER FOR AN EXAM OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED

Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams

RQF* EQF** Classical Rock Theory Solo Group

* Regulated Qualifications Framework

REGULATED TITLES AND QUALIFICATION NUMBERS

Learning outcomes and assessment

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

& Piano Accompanying

2. 2.1 Demonstrate familiarity with the fundamentals

3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to simple elements of

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. 1.1 Support their intentions in musical performance

2. 2.1 Demonstrate a developing instrumental command

3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to elements of music

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. 1.1 Integrate their musical skills, knowledge and

2. 2.1 Demonstrate instrumental command

3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to musical features

About the exam

PIECES TECHNICAL WORK SUPPORTING TESTS

About the exam

EXAM STRUCTURE AND MARK SCHEME: PIANO

Initial–Grade 5 Maximum Grades 6–8 Maximum

TECHNICAL WORK 14 TECHNICAL WORK 14

◗ Scales & arpeggios ◗ Scales & arpeggios

SUPPORTING TESTS 20 SUPPORTING TEST 1 10

Any TWO of the following: ◗ Sight reading

TOTAL 100 TOTAL 100

EXAM STRUCTURE AND MARK SCHEME: PIANO ACCOMPANYING

Grade 5 Maximum Grades 6–8 Maximum

About the exam

Any TWO of the following: ◗ Sight reading

TOTAL 100 TOTAL 100

ORDER OF THE EXAM

Initial Grade 1 Grade 2

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Exam guidance: Pieces

Exam guidance: Pieces

PAGE TURNS ◗ Where music has been downloaded,

Exam guidance: Technical work

TECHNICAL WORK ◗ The fingering in the scale books is advisory

Exam guidance: Technical work

Exam guidance: Supporting tests

PARAMETERS FOR SIGHT READING TESTS

Time Note and Dynamics

Grade 3 D minor Éand Œ mp,

Exam guidance: Supporting tests

F, Bb, Eb and A major,

2 dim. and cresc.

* Cumulative — tests may also include requirements from previous grade(s) 19

* Regulated Qualifications Framework

2. 2.1 Demonstrate familiarity with the fundamentals

3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to simple elements of

1. 1.1 Support their intentions in musical performance

2. 2.1 Demonstrate a developing instrumental command

3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to elements of music

1. 1.1 Integrate their musical skills, knowledge and

2. 2.1 Demonstrate instrumental command

3. 3.1 Recognise and respond to musical features

minor 6th, augmented 4th, minor 7th, all up to

C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A major