Examination

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Report
Piano - Initial Centre: Durban (485)
Candidate name: Luke Mutch Candidate ID: 1-4524034501
Piece 1: Praetorius: Old German Dance from Fluency & Accuracy Technical Facility Communication
& Interpretation
Marks
Piano Exam Pieces 2021-2023: Initial Grade 7
7
6
7
7
8

There was a suitable tempo set at the start and this was well maintained with a well projected tone shown.
The finger work did become a little heavy with some direction and there was some dynamic detail shown.

20
(22)

Piece 2: Reinagle: Allegretto (no. 9 from 24 Fluency & Accuracy Technical Facility Communication
& Interpretation
Short and Easy Pieces, op. 1) from Piano 7 6 6
Exam Pieces 2021-2023: Initial Grade
7 7 8

The hands were kept well coordinated together from the outset with some bumps shown in the evenness of
the tone across the range on occasion. The dynamic variety was limited overall with some shape shown in
places.

19
(22)
Fluency & Accuracy Technical Facility Communication
Piece 3: M�ller, ed. Wild: Summer Swing & Interpretation
from Piano Exam Pieces 2021-2023: Initial 7 6 6
Grade
7 7 8

There was good rhythmic control shown from the opening and the hands were kept well balanced overall. A
fluent performance with some dynamic contrast shown on occasion and the finger work did become a little
heavy in places.

19
(22)

Technical Work:

Exercise 1a was performed with a well projected tone and there was some shape shown to the phrase.
Exercise 2b was performed with well coordinated hands, although the dynamic variety was overlooked. The
scales were performed confidently, although the tone was a little heavy overall.

12
(14)

Performance Delivery and Focus:

There was clear focus shown during the performance with the assurance kept well maintained.

10
(10)

Musical Awareness:

There was some personal investment shown during the performance with the ability to move between styles
showing reasonable development.

7
(10)

Marks on this Examination report are provisional until the results are confirmed by the issue of a certificate (or otherwise). Total:
Overall attainment bands are as follows: Pass 60, Merit 75, Distinction 87. Sectional pass marks are indicated in brackets. 87

(Order number: 1-4523916621)