Examination

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Piano - Initial Centre: Chennai (297)
Candidate name: S Yugan Candidate ID: 1-4629098535
Fluency & Accuracy Technical Facility Communication Marks
Piece 1: 7 6 & Interpretation 7
7 7 8

Praetorius: Old German Dance from Piano Exam Pieces 2021-2023: Initial Grade
Dynamic contrast was effective. The pulse was maintained, with measured rhythms, but just a little uneven
weight on some notes initially. Steady and stylish playing was produced overall though.

20
(22)

Piece 2: Fluency & Accuracy

7
Technical Facility
7
Communication
& Interpretation 7
7 7 8

Reinagle: Allegretto (no. 9 from 24 Short and Easy Pieces, op. 1) from Piano Exam Pieces 2021-2023: Initial
Grade
The hands were coordinated in balance and touch, with a steady and even motion maintained, and most of
the the musical detail effectively realised.

21
(22)

Piece 3: Fluency & Accuracy

6
Technical Facility
6
Communication
& Interpretation 7
7 7 8

Gruber: Kindergarten Blues from Piano Exam Pieces 2021-2023: Initial Grade
The playful nature of the piece was communicated, and the pulse was secure. LH notes were sustained, and
fluency secure, apart for a few small extensions of meter. The dynamic contrasts were missed though.

19
(22)

Technical Work:
Set B scales were mostly steadily measured with some tempo changing though. Accurate in
placement.Exercise 1a, Clearly voiced parts, with a good tonal balance, but played an octave too high. 2a,
The melodic lines were mirrored in each hand with good coordinated sound.

13
(14)

Performance Delivery and Focus:

The performances were assured, and focus was maintained.

10
(10)

Musical Awareness:
The ability to create musical style was mostly well-developed, with some missing musical awareness
elements.

8
(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. 91

(Order number: 1-4622084901)