Component 1: 25 marks

Five-finger Scales
and Exercises
Five-finger scales Performance from memory of a selection of scales
requested by the examiner.
The following scales should be
prepared both hands separately and hands
together.
C major

dl2 3
5

5
2

G major

5 PP

5 1

A minor

5 1

4
Exercises Pertorrnance of any four of the folloving C1ercises.

4. Flow
Look for the upward and downward note patterns and flow from note to note viithout any gaps in the sound.

Gently
1

mp

5
2 1 2

2. YouGot Rhythm
Keep a steady pulse for this rhythmic exercise and make the quavers slightly lighter.

Clap

5
 3. Larkin' About
Be sure to play the staccato notes with a short, detached touch.

Lively

mf

3 2
3

5 3
1

4. Waltzing Fairy
Practise playing the first beat of each bar slightly more
firmly for a beautifully flowing waltz.

Elegantly
3
5

nf

1 5 5

6
 5. Banana Milkshake
Look carefully at the fingerings provided so you are ready to reposition your hands where necessary.
Enjoy the offbeat rhythmsl
Con moto
2
3 1 5

mp

2
5 3

2 1

mf

6. Big Brown Bear

melody softly but use a deep,
Abig brown bear is a heavy creature! Play the left hand
firm touch while keeping the right hand accompaniment a little lighter.

Slowly

mp

5
5

5
5