A4 Grade 4

Schedule of Pieces

* Pieces with an asterisk denotes the particular work is for Free Bass Performance ONLY

A4 GRADE 4

	Scales and Arpeggios 20 marks To play two octaves, ascending and descending, on both keyboards together
	The major scales and arpeggios of C, D and Bb
	To play two octaves, ascending and descending, on the treble keyboard.
	The minor scales and arpeggios of A, B and G harmonic or melodic at candidates choice
	The chromatic scale beginning on C
	To play one octave, ascending and descending, on the bass keyboard
	The minor scale and arpeggio of A harmonic or melodic at candidates choice
	Approx. tempo MM=104, two notes per beat.
	Touch, legato or staccato, as requested by the examiner

Studies

To play one group of studies selected from List A 20 marks

Pieces

	To play one piece selected from List B 20 marks
	To play one piece selected from List C 20 marks

Sight Reading 10 marks.

To play on both keyboards together simple passages in Simple or Compound tim 6/6 only in major Keys ranging from two sharps to two flats

Aural Tests 10 marks

	To sing, hum or whistle a short melodic phrase played twice by the examiner in a major key, the tonic chord first having been sounded.
	To sing, hum or whistle the upper or lower note of a consonant interval played harmonically
	To state whether a melody played twice by the examiner is in Simple Duple, Simple Triple or Simple Quadruple time.
	To identify the interval sounded above the tonic of the major or minor scale as the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Degree. The tonic chord will be sounded first
	To recognise a rhythmic or melodic change in a four bar phrase played twice by the examiner, with the change being made in the second playing. Candidates will be required to recognise and tap, sing or describe the change.