SYLLABUS 2006Solo Entry Form Multiple Entry Form

Note values and rests of semibreve, dotted minims, minims, dotted crotchet, crotchet, quaver and semiquaver. Tied notes.
Simple Time-signatures 2/4 3/4 4/4 2/2, C and the grouping of the notes listed within these times. Composition of a two-bar rhythm in answer to a given rhythm starting on the first beat of the bar.
To identify and write treble and bass clefs and names of notes on the stave, including middle C in both clefs. o ledger-lines other than middle C will be required.
Construction of the major scale, including the position of the tones and semitones. Scales and key signatures of the major scales of C, G, D and F in both clefs, with their root position tonic triads, degrees {number only} and intervals above the tonic {by number only}. Scales maybe required to be written with or without key signatures in a given rhythm.
To answer questions on the following musical terms and signs: legato, staccato, piano {p}, mezzo-piano {mp}, mezzo-forte{mf}, andante, moderato, allegro, rallentando {rall}, crescendo {cresc.} diminuendo {dim}.
To write or identify notes on treble and bass staves. The pitch range will include two ledger lines below and above each stave. Sharp, flat and natural signs will be required.
Construction of the minor scale {harmonic or melodic at candidates choice}, including the position of the tones and semitones. Scales and key signatures of the major scles of keys up to and including two sharps and flats and the minor scales of A, E and in the treble or bass clef, with their root position, tonic triads, degrees {number only}, and intervals above the tonic {by number only}. Scales maybe required to be written with or without key signatures in a given rhythm.
To answer questions on the following musical terms and signs: a tempo, fermata {U} Fortissimo{ff} pianissimo {pp}, accelerando {accel}, da capo {DC}, dal Segno {DS}, fine, coda. To show an understanding of the effect of dots over or under notes, the pause, slur, tie and the signs for same.
Simple Duple, Triple or Quadruple Time signatures and Compound Duple time and the grouping of notes and rests within these times. Composition of simple four-bar rhythms which may start on an up-beat.
To write or identify notes on treble and bass staves. The pitch range will go beyond two ledger-lines below and above each stave. The transposition of a simple diatonic melody from the treble clef to the bass clef or vice-versa, at the octave.
Scales and key signatures of the major scales of keys up to and including three sharps and flats and minor scales of A, E and D {HARMONIC and MELODIC} with their root position tonic triads, degrees {number only}, and intervals above the tonic {number and type}
To answer questions on the following musical terms and signs: al, allegretto, cantabile, decrescendo decresc) grandioso, ritenuto rit) ottava 8va) ottava bassa, loco, portato, non legato, mezzo-staccato, staccatissimo. To show an understanding of accent and articulation marks including,
- > . ^ > ' and repeat signs.
TIME ALLOWED TWO HOURS
THEORY GRADES