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SYLLABUS 2006Solo Entry Form Multiple Entry Form

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DIPLOMA

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

SECTION A General Musical Knowledge Paper.

Harmony 30 marks Two questions will be set, requiring the harmonisation of (a) a melody, and (b) an un figured bass, in three or four parts.

A knowledge of all kinds of triads their Inversions, the chord of a Dominant 7th. and its inversions, unessential notes and elementary modulation, will be necessary.

Transcription 30 marks. To arrange for solo accordion, duo, trio or quartet, as required, a given extract originally written for (a) Pianoforte (b) voice and pianoforte (c) a melodic instrument and pianoforte.

Form and Textures 25 marks Two questions will be set.

	1. A short essay requiring knowledge of form and textures, including the Baroque / Classical suite. Instrumental forms and vocal forms from 1600 to the present day with a choice of questions 15 marks
	2. A short piuece or extract for formal analysis 10 marks

Accordion 15 marks Questions may be asked on the layout and possible pitch ranges of the Stradella and Chromatic Free Bass systems coupler registration for both treble and bass keyboards. the writing of chords including Dominant and Diminished 7ths and their resolutions, as applied to the Stradella bass keyboard.

Total marks 100 Time allowed Three Hours

Section B An Aural Dictation Examination

Time Pattern 30 marks To write the time pattern only of a melody up to eight bars in length, in any Simple time. The test will be played four times on the treble keyboard, but the time signature will not be stated.

Melody 30 marks. To write a diatonic melody up to eight bars in length, in a major key and in Simple time.

The key will be state beforehand, and the tonic chord followed by the test will be played four times on the treble keyboard.

Intervals 20 marks To write a series of four diatonic intervals played harmonically in a major key. The key will not be stated beforehand, and the tonic chord followed by the test will be played five times on the treble keyboard.

Cadences 20 marks. To write the names and Roman numeral chord indication of cadences played in root position one note on the bass keyboard and three notes on the treble keyboard in major and minor keys. The tonic chord followed by each cadence will be played three times but the key will not be named.

Total marks 100 Time allowed 20 minutes

Section C Practical Accordion Playing

Scales and Arpeggios 20 marks

	To play two octaves ascending and descending, on both keyboards together.
	In similar and contrary motion, the major scales and arpeggios of all keys
	In similar motion and contrary motion, the harmonic minor scales and arpeggio of all keys
	In similar motion only, the melodic minor scales and arpeggio of all keys
	In similar and contrary motion, the chromatic scales on any note
	Approx. tempo MM=144 two notes per beat. All scales to be played legato or staccato, as required by the examiner.

Pieces 60 marks

	To play one piece selected from list A 20 marks
	To play two contrasted pieces selected from list B 20 marks each
	at least one of the pieces chosen must be played from memory

Playing at sight and transposition 20 marks

	To play and interpret correctly passages for the treble keyboard which include appoggiaturas, acciaccaturas, mordents, trill, turns, and notational abbreviations.
	To play a piece for both keyboards together, the bass being written in full chord notation without chord symbos.
	To transpose, as required not more than a tone up or down, passages on either keyboard.
	Total Marks 100