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Keyboard ● Piano LEVEL 1

PRELIMINARY 

Sight-reading (Grade 1 to Grade 4 only)

LEVEL 1 BEGINNING PRELIMINARY TO GRADE 4

Objectives

At the completion of Level 1 students will demonstrate musical and aural awareness and will have developed their technical ability and musical understanding according to the objectives given below. Examiners will use this set of objectives to assess candidates in all Level 1 examinations.

Through the performance of a previously unseen piece of music, the candidate is required to demonstrate: • Accuracy of notes, time and rhythm • Fluency General knowledge

The candidate will be required to answer questions according to the guidelines set out in ‘Test Requirements for Candidates in Practical Examinations – General Knowledge Tests’ in the front section of this manual. PRELIMINARY

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The candidate is required to demonstrate: • A comfortable and well-balanced seating position • Appropriate hand and nger shape • Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all Technical Technical

Work requested by the examiner • Performance of the Technical Technical Work at the indicated minimum

tempo or faster • Independent action of the ngers • Smooth passing of the thumb under the hand in scales and

arpeggios • • • • • • •

Controlled co-ordination of the hands Systematic ngering in scales and arpeggios Controlled, even tone in all Technical Technical Work An increasing range of dynamic levels A clear, even, legato  touch legato touch A crisp, even, staccato  staccato touch  touch (Grade 3 and Grade 4) Appropriate phrasing and shaping of each part in the Canon

(Grade 1) Through a programme of three works drawn from the lists, the candidate is required to demonstrate: Accuracy and uency Rhythmic and metric stability Articulation of legato legato,, non-legato non-legato and  and staccato  staccato textures  textures as required Musical phrasing and punctuation Development of increasing awareness of the dynamic range of

the piano • • • •

Please refer to syllabus objectives at the beginning of this level. Scales 1. Simi Similar lar motion motion – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor

C, G, D A, E

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

Two octaves oct aves MM = 100, one note per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

2. Contr Contrary ary motion motion – one octave octave

Section II. Studies and pieces and Extra lists • • • • •

Section I. Tec Technical hnical work

Expressive realisation of dynamics Control of variations in tempo, tone and touch Control of variations in the tonal balance between the hands Understanding of the style and character appropriate to each

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison) Scales

Major Harmonic minor Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction

work • Execution of ornaments appropriate to each style/period

Although the use of the sustaining pedal is encouraged, the development of a legato pedalling technique is not demanded in Level 1 examinations. Extra lists (Grades 2, 3 and 4 only) • Familiarity with Extra List pieces by performing the whole or

any part of them at the discretion of the examiner Section III. Aural tests, Sight-reading, General knowledge Aural tests

The candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform promptly and accurately the Aural Tests as outlined in ‘Test Requirements for Candidates in Practical Examinations – Aural Tests’ in the front section of this Manual.

C A

Touch

One octave MM = 66, one note per beat Hands together Contrary motion Right hand: ascending, then descending Left hand: descending, then ascending Clear, even legato

Section II. Studies and pieces

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination. List A 16: ● From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16:

CARLEY, I. Play-party KABALEVSKY, D. Funny event  REINAGLE, A. Minue A. Minuet t  TELEMANN, G. Vite ● From

AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15: 15:

KABALEVSKY, D. MarchD. March-like like and  and Lullaby MAYKAPAR, S. Prelude MÜLLER, A. Study

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AMEB Manual List:

GURLITT, C. Arabesque (Piano repertoire: Etudes Level Two – Kjos) GURLITT, C. Mutiger Knabe Op. 197 (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) GURLITT, C. Study in triplets (First favourite classics Solo Book 2 – Alfred) GURLITT, C. Allegro (The best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred) HANNAN, E. Summer rain ( Australian piano music  Volume 1 – Currency Press) HOLLAND, D. Raindrops (Allans) HOLLAND, D. Minor scale study (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing) KABALEVSKY, D. Chit-chat  [The little twins] No 7 from 24 little  pieces Op. 39 (Boosey and Hawkes) KABALEVSKY, D. The little hedgehog (Piano time pieces 2 – Oxford University Press) MAYKAPAR, S. Study (Piano time pieces 3 – Oxford University Press 1989 edition only) MAYS, S. Follow me ( Australian piano music  Volume 1 – Currency Press) SZELENYI, I. arr. EMONTS. Lament  (The European piano method Volume 2 – Schott) WEDGWOOD, P. Surrender  (Up grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber) WEDGWOOD, P. Old fashioned minuet  (Up grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber) List B ● From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16:

HAYDN, J. Quadrille HOOK, J. Gavotta MOZART, W. Menuett  REINECKE, C. Elegy ● From

AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:

HAYDN, J. German dance HOOK, J. Minuet  KÖHLER, C. Soldier’s song AMEB Manual List:

CLEMENTI, M. Arietta in C major ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred) DIABELLI, A. Moderato Op. 125 No 1 DIABELLI, A. Allegretto Op. 125 No 2 DIABELLI, A. Vivace Op. 125 No 7 GURLITT, C. Scherzo (Piano time pieces 3 – Oxford University Press) HÄSSLER, J. Minuetto (Piano repertoire Baroque and Classical Level 1 – Kjos) OESTEN, T. The merry spring-time Op. 61 No 1 (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) RYBA, J. Short invention No 1 and Short invention No 2 (Classics for  pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone)

List C ● From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16:

DUNHILL, T. A little hush-song SALTER, L. Hopscotch SITSKY, L. Jewish folk song TRAD. arr. EBEN. O, the scent of roses!  ● From

AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:

DUNHILL, T. The old abbey HYDE, M. The new flute KABALEVSKY, D. Stubborn little brother  KHACHATURIAN, A. Skipping rope ● From

AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary – Fourth Grade) (2002):

CARR-BOYD, A. Staccato imitation DYLAN JONES, M. Prayer of the swinging mantis MAGEAU, M. Wandering wombat  SITSKY, L. Red Indian hand game song AMEB Manual List:

ADAIR, Y. The bronze boar (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press) ADAIR, Y. The elfin hill  (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press) ADAIR, Y. The little mermaid  (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press) ADAIR, Y. Thumbelina (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press) CHAPPLE, B. Hopscotch (Lazy days – Chester) COLBORNE-VEEL, J. The bicycle boy (Fifteen descriptive pieces for children’s mime and dance – AMC) DURO, S. Finger joggin’ boogie (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM) DURO, S. A raggy tune (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM) DURO, S. Up and down the stairs (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM) GARSCIA, J. Allegretto 1st movement from Sonatina Op. 68 No 2 ( 2 sonatinas for piano – PWM) HOLLAND, D. Sea-gulls (Learn the piano Book 2 – EMI Music Publishing) HYDE, M. Cherry blossom time (Neighbours suite – Alberts) HYDE, M. Gnomes marching (Allans) KADOSA, P. Allegretto leggiero (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) MILNE, E. Chase (Very easy little peppers – Faber) MILNE, E. Salt and pepper (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) NORTON, C. Snow scene No 8 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Struttin’ No 3 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes) SITSKY, L. Echo song-Russian (Larry Sitsky’s folk songs – Currency Press) STRAVINSKY, S. Stepping stones (Piano music for children Volume 1 – Peters) STRAVINSKY, S. Pals (Piano music for children Volume 1 – Peters) WEDGWOOD, P. Antics (Up-grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber) WHITTON, J. Blues ( An alphabet of piano pieces – Stainer and Bell) WHITTON, J. Jazz time ( An alphabet of piano pieces – Stainer and Bell) Section III. Aural tests, General knowledge

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GRADE 1

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Section I. Technical work

Please refer to syllabus objectives at the beginning of this level. Scales

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

C, G A, E

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction Touch

Arpeggios 5. Major and minor broken chords – one octave

All of the following broken chords are to be prepared with the following properties, according to the following pattern Broken chords

1. Similar motion – two octaves, hands together

Major Harmonic minor

GRADE 1

Two octaves MM = 84, two notes per beat Hands together Similar motion Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

Major Minor

C A

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

One octave MM = 48, three notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

Pattern

2. Similar motion – two octaves, hands separately

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor

Canon

D, F B, D

Candidates are not required to memorise the canon. Candidates must choose one canon from the following:

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

Two octaves MM = 84, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

3. Chromatic – one octave

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales Properties

One octave MM = 84, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

4. Contrary motion – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison) Scales

Major Harmonic minor

C, G A, E

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction

Touch

AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

DAVIES, E. Two canons KODÁLY, Z. Canon KODÁLY, Z. Canon SWEELINCK, J. Marchans qui traversez tous le rivage More. ● From

AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:

CREWS, R. Almost there KUNZ, K. Canon in F major  POZZOLI, E. Canon in C major  AMEB Manual List:

Chromatic commencing on C, G Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

● From

Two octaves MM = 66, two notes per beat Hands together Contrary motion Right hand: ascending, then descending Left hand: descending, then ascending Clear, even legato

CREWS, R. Canon No 4 (Kanon kapers – 10 easy canons for piano – Warner/Chappell) CREWS, R. Canon No 6 (Kanon kapers – 10 easy canons for piano – Warner/Chappell) CREWS, R. Canon No 7 (Kanon kapers – 10 easy canons for piano – Warner/Chappell) CREWS, R. Canon No 8 (Kanon kapers – 10 easy canons for piano – Warner/Chappell) HOLLAND, D. Canon in E minor  (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing) KUNZ, M. Canon No 2 (Four short canons from Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales) KUNZ, M. Canon No 3 (Four short canons from Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales) Section II. Studies and pieces

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination. List A ● From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

BACH, J.S. Schaffs mit mir  GURLITT, C. The mill  SALTER, L. The swing TELEMANN, G. Gayement  ● From

AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:

GRECHANINOV, A. Etude HANDEL, G. arr. WERETKA. Bourrée KABALEVSKY, D. Riding

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AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (First Grade) (2001):

ANON. Musette BACH, J.S. Schaffs mit mir  BÖHM, G. Minuet  BÖKE, J. Study CLARKE, J. King William’s march CLARKE, J. Minuet  DANDRIEU, J. The masqueraders DUVERNOY, J. Study HANDEL, G. Minuet  HANDEL, G. Minuet  HYDE, M. Study Winter creek ORFF, C. Study REINECKE, C. Study SCARLATTI, A. Minuet  SEIXAS, J. Minuet  BACH, J.C. [Untitled work] from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 131 (listed as A little air  in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BARTÓK, B. Vivace (Best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred) BARTÓK, B. In Dorian mode No 32 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Slow dance No 33 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In Phrygian mode No 34 from Mikrokosmos Volume 1 BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Chorale No 35 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Free canon No 36 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BURGMÜLLER, J. La candeur No 1 from 25 easy and progressive  studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. L’arabesque No 2 from 25 easy and progressive  studies Op. 100 CLARKE, J. King William’s march ( Masterpieces with flair! Book 1 – Alfred) CZERNY, C. Study Op. 139 No 24 (Hello, Mister Gillock! Carl Czerny!  – Breitkopf und Härtel) DANDRIEU, J. The fifes (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) DUNCOMBE, W. Trumpet tune ( Masterpieces with flair! Book 1 – Alfred) DUVERNOY, J. Moderato No 3 from 25 elementary studies for piano Op. 176 GOEDICKE, A. Etude in A minor (Piano time pieces 3 – Oxford University Press) GRAUPNER, C. Bourrée (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard) HALL, P. Tarantella (Piano time pieces 2 – Oxford University Press) HANDEL, G. Gavotte (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) MARASCO, M. Far away: Canon at the lower 5th (Piano foglio 1: 20  pieces for young pianists – Marasco Music) RAMEAU, J.-P. Minuet (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) REINAGLE, A. Promenade (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) SCARLATTI, D. Aria in D minor K 32 ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred) SCARLATTI, D. Sonata in C major K 73b ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred) SHEELES, J. Jigg ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press) TELEMANN, G. Gavotte in C major (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) TELEMANN, G. Gigue (First favorite classics Solo Book 2 – Alfred)

HASLINGER, T. Sonatina MOZART, W. Menuett  PLEYEL, I. Minuet  SMETANA, B. Toccata

AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:

BEETHOVEN, L. van. Ecossaise für Militärmusik CLEMENTI, M. Allegro FRANCK, C. Les plaintes d’une poupée MOZART, W. Menuett  AMEB Manual List:

AMEB Manual List:

List B ● From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

● From

ANDRE, A. Sonatina in C major (Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales) BEETHOVEN, L. van. Allemande ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press) DIABELLI, A. Allegretto Op. 125 No 3 (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) DUNCOMBE, W. Sonatina in C major ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred) GOEDIKE, A. Dance (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard) GURLITT, C. The fair  Op. 101 No 8 ( Masterpieces with flair! Book 1 – Alfred) HÄSSLER, J. Allegro ( Music through time Book 1 – Oxford University Press) HÄSSLER, J. Tempo di minuetto from Stücke zum Gebrauch für  Anfänger  Op. 38 (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) HAYDN, J. Menuett  (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) KUHLAU, F. Theme and variations (The European piano method Volume 2 – Schott) MOZART, L. Minuet ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press) NEEFE, C. Romanze (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) SCHUBERT, F. Écossaise ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press) STEIBELT, D. Adagio (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard) List C ● From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

KABALEVSKY, D. Clowning MILNE, E. Rhyme time POE, J. Poseidon’s throne SALTER, L. Barcarolle ● From

AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:

BARTÓK, B. Game LADD, I. Light blue TREMAIN, R. Ghosts ● From

AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):

HANNAN, M. Prayer  HISCOCKS, W. The apple bough HOLLAND, D. The ghostly huntsman MAGEAU, M. Forecasts AMEB Manual List:

ALT, H. I hear a guitar  (Piano time pieces 2 – Oxford University Press) BARRATT, C. D minor waltz  (Play it again, Chester  Volume 2 – Chester) BARTÓK, B. A toyshop tune ( Musical cameos – Allans) BARTÓK, B. The lost cat  ( Musical cameos – Allans) BARTÓK, B. In Yugoslav style No 40 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Melody with accompaniment  No 41 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BAILEY, K. Raggy blues (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey) BRANDMAN, M. Mongolian knights (Contemporary piano method: Twelve timely pieces – Jazzem Music) CHAPPLE, B. Tango (Lazy days – Chester) CHUA, S. Waltz it all about I  (Sonny Chua piano music Volume I – Allans) DURO, S. Jaunty blues (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM) HOLLAND, D. Autumn days (Learn the piano Book 2 – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. March past  (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing)

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HOLLAND, D. Two doves in conversation (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing) HOULIHAN, P. Albatross (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard) HYDE, M. Starry night  (Little sketch book – Warner) MILNE, E. Mozzie (Easy little peppers – Faber) NORTON, C. A short walk No 16 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Rag time No 21 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Down south (rock ballad ) No 6 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) SHOSTAKOVICH, D. March No 1 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 SHOSTAKOVICH, D. In waltz tempo No 2 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 TILANUS, R. The woodchopper’s limping dance ( Again and again – Broekmans and van Poppel) TILANUS, R. Opening a window to the dreaming times ( Again and again – Broekmans and van Poppel) WEDGWOOD, P. Minnie Mouse hits town!  (Up-grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber) WHITTON, J. Winter  ( Alphabet of piano pieces – Stainer and Bell) Section III. Aural tests, Sight-reading, General knowledge GRADE 2

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction

Touch

GRADE 2

Two octaves MM = 80, two notes per beat Hands together Contrary motion Right hand: ascending, then descending Left hand: descending, then ascending Clear, even legato

4. Arpeggios Major and minor broken chords – one octave

All of the following broken chords are to be prepared with the following properties, according to the following pattern Broken chords

Major Minor

G E

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

One octave MM = 76, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

Pattern 1562

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Please refer to syllabus objectives at the beginning of this level. Scales 1. Similar motion – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor Melodic minor

G, D, A, F E, B, D A, E

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction Touch

Two octaves MM = 108, two notes per beat Hands together Hands separately Similar motion Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

2. Chromatic – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Chromatic commencing on

G, D, F

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

Two octaves MM = 108, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

3. Contrary motion – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison) Scales

Major Harmonic minor Properties

G, D, A, F E, D

Section II. Studies and pieces

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination. Candidates are required to present two Extra List works in addition to the List works. List A ● From AMEB Piano Grade 2 Series 16:

GRAUPNER, J. Intrada GRECHANINOV, A. On the bicycle PASCAL, C. Le quadrille des amateurs de gammes RAMEAU, J.-P. Menuet  ● From

AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:

ANON. Menuet  BURGMÜLLER, J. Progress MILNE, E. Mister Bumble ● From

AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Second Grade) (2001):

BACH, C.P.E. March BÖKE, J. Study BURGMÜLLER, J. The wagtail  BUTTSTEDT, J. Minuet  CLARKE, J. The Prince of Denmark’s march CLARKE, J. Trumpet tune COUPERIN, F. The trifle COUPERIN, F. The benevolent cuckoos GRAUPNER, C. Allegro GURLITT, C. Study HANDEL, G. Fuga HOLLAND, D. Staccato study (Man on stilts) ORFF, C. Study PURCELL, H. Hornpipe TELEMANN, G. Jig

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AMEB Manual List:

ANON. Minuet in G major from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 116 (listed as Minuet in G No 8 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) ANON. Minuet  in D minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 132 (listed as Minuet in D minor No 9 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) ANON. Menuet  in C minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 121 (listed as Minuet No 11 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) ANON. Musette in D major from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 126 (listed as Musette No 12 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) ANON. Menuet  in A minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 120 (listed as A little canonic piece No 13 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) ANON. Menuet  in Bb  major from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 118 (listed as Minuet No 15 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BABELL, W. Rigaudon ( Music through time Book 3 – Oxford University Press) BACH, J.S. Minuet fait par Mons. Böhm from Clavierbüchlein für Anna  Magdalena Bach (listed as Minuet No 3 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BACH, J.S. So oft ich meine Tobakspfeife from Clavierbüchlein für Anna  Magdalena Bach BWV 515a (listed as A song of contentment  No 4 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BACH, W.F. Menuett  (Bach’s sons to Beethoven – Schott) BURGMÜLLER, J. Innocence No 5 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. Tendre fleur  No 10 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. Inquiétude No 18 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 DAQUIN, L. Noel  (The joy of French piano music  – Music Sales) DIEUPART, C. Menuet  (The joy of French piano music  – Music Sales) DUVERNOY, J. Study No 4 from Elementary studies for piano Op. 176 DUVERNOY, J. Study No 15 from Elementary studies for piano Op. 176 GURLITT, C. Vivace (The best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred) HANDEL, G. Bourée (‘Impertinence’) HWV 494 (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) HANDEL, G. Menuett  (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) HANDEL, G. Sarabande (Easy Baroque piano music  – Schott) KABALEVSKY, D. Playing ball  No 5 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KABALEVSKY, D. A little fable No 9 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KABALEVSKY, D. Prelude No 19 from 24 little pieces Op. 39. KABALEVSKY, D. Vivace (The best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred) MILNE, E. Gold rush (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) PACHELBEL, J. Fugue in C major  (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) PEZOLD, C. Minuet  in G major BWV Anh 114 from Clavierbüchlein  für Anna Magdalena Bach (listed as Minuet I No 5 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) PEZOLD, C. Minuet  in G minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna  Magdalena Bach BWV Anh. 115 (listed as Minuet II No 6 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) PURCELL, H. arr. MILNE. Air  in D minor (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) PURCELL, H. Hornpipe in Bb  major (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) TELEMANN, G. Rigaudon (Piano repertoire, Baroque and Classical  Level 2 – Kjos) VANHAL, J. Allegretto (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard)

List B ● From AMEB Piano Grade 2 Series 16:

BACH, J.C. Allegro BURGMÜLLER, J. Celestial hymn GURLITT, C. Das arme Kind  HAYDN, J. Scherzo ● From

AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:

BACH, J.C. Tempo giusto GURLITT, C. A little flower  HAYDN, J. Finale KARGANOV, G. Game of patience AMEB Manual List:

ATTWOOD, T. Sonatina in F major No 3 BEETHOVEN, L. van. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major BEETHOVEN, L. van. Romanza – Allegretto 2nd movement from Sonatina in G major CLEMENTI, M. Vivace 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1 DIABELLI, A. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 168 No 3 DIABELLI, A. Rondo – Allegro 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 168 No 3 GURLITT, C. Bolero (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) GURLITT, C. Longing Op. 140 No 11 ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred) GRECHANINOV, A. Horse and rider  Op. 98 No 5 (Grechaninoff children’s book – Alfred) GRECHANINOV, A. In a woodland glade Op. 98 No 6 (Grechaninoff children’s book – Alfred) HÄSSLER, J. Ecossaise in G major No 23 from Stücke zum Gebrauch  für Anfänger  Op. 38 (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) HAYDN, J. Andantino in Eb  major (Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales) HAYDN, J. Minuet in C major ( Music through time Book 1 – Oxford University Press) LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato from Sonatina in C major Op. 49 No 1 LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 49 No 3 LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 66 No 1 LICHNER, H. Allegro ma non troppo 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 66 No 1 LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 66 No 2 LICHNER, H. Moderato 3rd movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 66 No 2 LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 66 No 3 LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegretto grazioso 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 66 No 3 LISZT, F. La cloche sonne S 238 MOZART, W. Menuett  in D major K 94 REICHARDT, J. Schäfers Klage (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) SCHUMANN, R. Schnitterlied  No 18 from Album für die Jugend  Op. 68 TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Legend ( Music through time Book 1 – Oxford University Press) VANHAL, J. Sonatina in F major Op. 41 No 2 WASHBURN, R. Valse triste (Piano time pieces Book 2 – Oxford University Press) List C ● From AMEB Piano Grade 2 Series 16:

GOLDSTON, M. Flamenco dancer  MUCZYNSKI, R. Fable TANSMAN, A. Petite rêverie TRYNES, J. The little clown

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AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:

KABALEVSKY, D. Ditty ROWLEY, A. Miniature prelude and Miniature fugue SCHMITZ, M. Jazz-Invention ● From

AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):

FORD, A. A brolga behaves like Bartók MILNE, E. Cloak and dagger  SCULTHORPE, P. Singing sun WHITICKER, M. Speckled grasshopper 

GRADE 3

PEETERS, F. Chagrin d’enfant  (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) SCHÖNMEHL, M. Melancholy reflections (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) SHOSTAKOVICH, D. The bear  No 3 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 SITSKY, L. Russian folk song (Larry Sitsky’s folk songs – Currency Press) TILANUS, R. Wanna tell you ( Again and again – Broekmans and van Poppel) Extra lists: Two pieces required

AMEB Manual List:

BAILEY, K. Little song (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey) BAILEY, K. Two part intention (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey) BARTÓK, B. Five-tone scale No 78 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Gipsy dance ( Musical cameos – Allans) BARTÓK, B. In Mixolydian mode No 48 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In Oriental style No 58 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Méditation No 45 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Melody against double notes No 70 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Melody divided No 66 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Pentatonic melody No 61 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Rhythmic dance (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) BARTÓK, B. The vagabond  ( Musical cameos – Allans) BARTÓK, B. Told at twilight ( Musical cameos – Allans) BARTÓK, B. Waves No 51 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BRANDMAN, M. Canon: Albino koala (Contemporary modal pieces Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music) BRANDMAN, M. Charlie’s cheerful chune (Contemporary piano method: Twelve timely pieces – Jazzem Music) CARR-BOYD, A. Ghosts in the desert  ( Australian piano music Volume 2 – Currency Press) CHAPPLE, B. Lazy days (Lazy days – Chester) CHAPPLE, B. Waltz variations (Lazy days – Chester) CORNICK, M. Blues in two (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) CORNICK, M. Two-part invention (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) EMONTS, F. Little tango (The European piano method Volume 3 – Schott) GILLOCK, W. Autumn sketch (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) GILLOCK, W. Carnival in Rio (Hello, Mr Gillock! Carl Czerny – Breitkopf und Härtel) GILLOCK, W. Yo-yo tricks (Hello, Mr Gillock! Carl Czerny – Breitkopf und Härtel) KABALEVSKY, D. Ditty No 2 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Schirmer) KABALEVSKY, D. Night on the river  No 4 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) LABURDA, J. Valse No 6 from 10 short dances and airs (Presser) LABURDA, J. Valse lente No 2 from 10 short dances and airs (Presser) MILNE, L. Pale blue (Jazzamatazz – Dubbles) NETTHEIM, D. An outback lullaby (6 piano solos for Aussie kids – AMC) NORTON, C. Cheeky (rock ‘n’ roll ) No 8 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Foot tapper (disco) No 4 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. In the bag (Glenn Miller style) No 9 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Open space No 8 (The microjazz collection 2 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Skipping rope (Gospel) No 12 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

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Please refer to syllabus objectives at the beginning of this level. Scales 1. Similar motion legato – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor Melodic minor Chromatic commencing on

A, E, F, Bb  F #, D, G D, G A, E, F

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction Touch

Two octaves MM = 63, four notes per beat Hands together Hands separately Similar motion Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

2. Similar motion staccato – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor Melodic minor

F D D

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

Two octaves MM = 80, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, crisp staccato

3. Contrary motion

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison) Scales

Major Harmonic minor

A, E, F, Bb  D, G

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction

Touch

Two octaves MM = 80, two notes per beat Hands together Contrary motion Right hand: ascending, then descending Left hand: descending, then ascending Clear, even legato

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Arpeggios 4. Major and minor broken chords – one octave

All of the following broken chords are to be prepared with the following properties, according to the following pattern Broken chords

Major Minor

F D

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

One octave MM = 76, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

Pattern

5. Major and minor common chord arpeggios – two octaves

All of the following arpeggios are to be prepared with the following properties Common chord arpeggios

Major (root position only) Minor (root position only)

A, E, F A, E, F

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

Two octaves MM = 76, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

Section II. Studies and pieces

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination. Candidates are required to present two Extra List works in addition to the List works. List A ● From AMEB Piano Grade 3 Series 16:

GAYRHOS, E. Phantasiestückchen HELLER, S. Abenddämmerung KREBS, J. Bourrée ZIPOLI, D. Fughetta ● From

AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:

ARNE, T. Presto BURGMÜLLER, F. La chevaleresque HELLER, S. Etude ● From

AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Third G rade) (2001):

BACH, J.S. Prelude BACH, J.S. Prelude BAUSTETTER, J. Spanish folia BURGMÜLLER, J. Ballad  CONCONE, G. Study CZERNY, C. Study DAQUIN, L. Minuet  FISCHER, J. Rondo HANDEL, G. Allemande HOEY, D. Lydian KIRCHNER, T. Study KIRNBERGER, J. The elf

LOEILLET, J. Minuet  PURCELL, H. Jig SEIXAS, J. de. Toccata AMEB Manual List:

ANON. Polonaise in G minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna  Magdalena Bach BWV BWV Anh 119 (listed as Polonaise No 10 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BACH, C.P.E. Minuet  (Exceptional classics piano Book 1 – Santorella) BACH, C.P.E. Polonaise in G minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna  Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 125 (listed as Polonaise No 19 from The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BACH, J.S. Minuet in G minor from Clavier-Büchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BWV 842 (listed as Minuet  No 17 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BACH, J.S. Polonaise 5th movement from ‘French’ suite in E major BWV 817 BACH, J.S. Præambulum in C major from Clavier-Büchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BWV 924 BACH, J.S. Prelude in C minor BWV 999 BACH, W.F. Allemande in G minor from Clavier-Büchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BWV 836 (listed as No 18 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) BERTINI, H. Study in D major Op. 100 No 10. BRANDMAN, M. The ring-tail ‘possum (Contemporary modal pieces Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music) BRANDMAN, M. The short nosed bandicoot  (Contemporary modal pieces Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music) BURGMÜLLER, J. Le courant limpide No 7 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. La chasse No 9 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. Douce plainte No 16 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. La tarentelle No 20 from Twenty-five easy and  progressive studies Op. 100 COBURN, W. Frolicky rollicky wind  (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) DUVERNOY, J. Allegretto in A minor No 18 from Elementary studies Op. 176 HANDEL, G. arr. ROBBINS. Gavotte (Exceptional classics piano Book 1 – Santorella) HANDEL, G. Sonatina in Bb  major HWV 585 HELLER, S. Study in C major No 1 from 25 études pour former au  sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47 HELLER, S. Study in A minor No 3 from 25 études pour former au  sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47 HELLER, S. Study in E minor No 5 from 25 études pour former au  sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47 HYDE, M. Staccato study in the Dorian mode (Allans) KABALEVSKY, D. A little joke No 13 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KABALEVSKY, D. Scherzo No 14 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KRIEGER, J. Gavotte and Bourrée ( Anthology of piano music The Baroque Period  Volume 1 – Yorktown) PURCELL, H. arr. MILNE. Hornpipe in E minor Z T685 (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) STÖLZEL, G. Air italien 2nd movement from Suite in G minor (listed as Air italien No 16 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing) TELEMANN, G. Scherzino (The joy of Baroque – Yorktown) TELEMANN, G. Louré  ( Anthology of piano music The Baroque Period  Volume 1 – Yorktown)

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List B ● From AMEB Piano Grade 3 Series 16:

● From

AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):

AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:

GOEDICKE, A. The comedian GURLITT, C. Ghost story TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Prière de matin AMEB Manual List:

attrib. BEETHOVEN, L. van. Allegro assai  1st movement from Sonatina in F major WoO Anh 5/2 attrib. BEETHOVEN, L. van. Rondo – Allegro 2nd movement from Sonatina in F major WoO Anh 5/2 CLEMENTI, M. Allegro 1st movement and Andante 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1 CLEMENTI, M. Andante 2nd movement and Vivace 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1 DIABELLI, A. Moderato cantabile 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 168 No 1 HAYDN, J. Menuet  and Trio 3rd movement from Sonata in C major Hob XVI:1 HAYDN, J. Menuetto and Trio (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) IORDANSKY, M. An old ballad  (The joy of Russian piano music – Yorktown) KUHLAU, F. Allegro 1st movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 55 No 1 KUHLAU, F. Rondo – Vivace 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 55 No 1 KULLAK, T. Cradle song (Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales) LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegro grazioso 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 4 No 1 LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 4 No 2 LICHNER, H. Polonaise – Allegro con grazia 3rd movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 4 No 2 LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 4 No 3 LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegretto 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 4 No 3 LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegro 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 49 No 1 LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 49 No 2 LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegretto grazioso 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 49 No 2 LICHNER, H. Minuet  3rd movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 49 No 3 MENDELSSOHN, F. Romanze (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) MOZART, W. Larghetto 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 5 in F major MOZART, W. Allegretto in F major K 15a and Menuett  in G major K 15c REBIKOV, V. Shepherd playing his pipe Op. 31 No 8 (The joy of Russian piano music – Yorktown) SCHUBERT, F. Waltz (Easy classics to moderns Vo1ume 17 – Music Sales) SCHUMANN, R. Lebhaft  1st movement from Clavier-Sonate in G major Op. 118 No 1 SCHUMANN, R. Wilde Reiter  No 8 from Album für die Jugend  Op. 68 List C ● From AMEB Piano Grade 3 Series 16:

KABALEVSKY, D. Allegro LANG, C. Cello solo MAYKAPAR, S. Val’s SANCAN, P. Princesse lointaine

AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:

CHUA, S. Midnight snack KABALEVSKY, D. Rondo-tokkata POLDINI, E. The enchanted castle PROKOFIEV, S. Marche

GURLITT, C. In der Schule REINECKE, C. Adagio TÜRK, D. Die Trompeten VANHAL, J. Andante ● From

GRADE 3

BRANDMAN, M. Spider on the mirror  BROADSTOCK, B. Cool… HINDSON, M. Gentle giant  POLDEN, A. 5 to 4 SYMONS, J. Ambling along AMEB Manual List:

BARTÓK, B. Neck-Lied  from 32 piano pieces (Boosey and Hawkes) BARTÓK, B. Märchen from 32 piano pieces (Boosey and Hawkes) BARTÓK, B. Hungarian matchmaking song No 74 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Triplets No 75 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In three parts No 76 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Little study No 77 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Melody with interruptions No 83 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Merriment  No 84 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BAILEY, K. Breezin’ (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey) BAILEY, K. Study in Latin (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey) CORNICK, M. Waltz for Michael  (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) CORNICK, M. Ragtime (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) GILLOCK, W. Castanets (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) HANSEN, J. Counting sheep (Whisper time: Elementary and intermediate  piano solos – Waterloo Music) HOLLAND, D. Tango time (Lucky dip – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. Holiday time (Tale of a mouse – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. Sailor song (Tale of a mouse – EMI Music Publishing) KABALEVSKY, D. Waltz  No 23 from 24 little pieces Op. 39 KABALEVSKY, D. Old dance No 7 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. Sad story No 6 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. Toccatina No 12 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KHACHATURIAN, A. Melody (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) MARASCO, M. I can’t dance (Piano foglio 1: 20 pieces for young pianists – Marasco Music) MAYKAPAR, S. Fleeting vision (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) NORTON, C. Hideaway (Rumba) No 15 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. A charmer (Rumba) No 19 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. A spy story (Funky rock) No 25 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. On the run (Rhythm and blues) No 28 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Misty day (Waltz) No 7 (The microstyles collection 2 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Feeling lazy (Rock ballad) No 17 (The microstyles collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Mechanics rag No 4 (The microjazz collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes) PASCAL, C. A real rumba from Cuba No 12 (Lisette’s album – Durand) SCULTHORPE, P. Koori dancing No 5 ( A little book of hours – Faber) SCULTHORPE, P. Sea chant  No 1 (Two easy pieces – Faber) SCULTHORPE, P. Left bank waltz  No 2 (Two easy pieces – Faber) SHOSTAKOVICH, D. Funny story No 4 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 SHOSTAKOVICH, D. Sad story No 5 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 Extra lists: Two pieces required

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GRADE 4

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Section I. Technical work

Please refer to syllabus objectives at the beginning of this level. Scales 1. Similar motion legato – four octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor Melodic minor Chromatic commencing on

A, E, Bb , Eb  F #, C #, G, C F #, G, C A, E, Bb  Eb 

Relationship between hands Direction Touch Dynamic level 

Four octaves MM = 72, four notes per beat Hands together Hands separately Similar motion Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato All p  All f

2. Similar motion staccato – four octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales

Major Harmonic minor Melodic minor

A F # F #

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction Touch Dynamic level 

Four octaves MM = 52, four notes per beat Hands together Hands separately Similar motion Ascending, then descending Clear, crisp staccato All F

3. Contrary motion – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison) Scales

Major Harmonic minor

A, E, Bb , Eb  F #, G, C

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Relationship between hands Direction

Touch

Two octaves MM = 52, four notes per beat Hands together Contrary motion Right hand: ascending, then descending Left hand: descending, then ascending Clear, even legato

Arpeggios 4. Major and minor common chord arpeggios – four octaves

All of the following arpeggios are to be prepared with the following properties Common chord arpeggios

Major (root position only) Minor (root position only)

A, E, Bb , Eb  A, E, Bb 

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination Direction Touch

Four octaves MM = 76, two notes per beat Hands separately Ascending, then descending Clear, even legato

Section II. Studies and pieces

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B and C, for presentation at examination. Candidates are required to present two Extra List works in addition to the List works. List A ● From AMEB Piano Grade 4 Series 16:

Properties

Compass  Minimum tempo Hand co-ordination

Properties

BACH, J.S. Præludium FARRENC, J. Etude PASCAL, C. Grand bal chez le petit roi TELEMANN, G. Leichte Fuge ● From

AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:

HYDE, M. Melody for the left hand  KABALEVSKY, D. Dance MAYKAPAR, S. At the blacksmith SCARLATTI, D. Sonata ● From

AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Fourth Grade) (2001):

BARTÓK, B. Study in chords BERTINI, H. Study BOISMORTIER, J. de. The shuttle BLOW, J. Fugue CZERNY, C. Study FISCHER, J. Chaconne HANDEL, G. Aria HANDEL, G. Prelude HOEY, D. Phrygian JONES, R. Jig KIRNBERGER, J. Fanfare LEMOINE, A. Study RAMEAU, J.-P. The happy lady TELEMANN, G. Allegro ZIPOLI, D. Little verse AMEB Manual List:

BACH. J.C.F. Trio (The joy of Baroque – Yorktown) BACH, J.S. Invention No 1 in C major BWV 772 BACH, J.S. Invention No 4 in D minor BWV 775 BACH, J.S. Gavotte I  5th movement from ‘English’ suite in G minor BWV 808 BACH, J.S. Little prelude in E minor BWV 938 BACH, J.S. Little prelude in D minor BWV 940 BACH, J.S. Little prelude in E minor BWV 941 BRANDMAN, M. The wombat  (Contemporary modal pieces – Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music) BURGMÜLLER, J. L’harmonie des anges No 21 from 25 easy  progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. Le retour  No 23 from 25 easy progressive studies Op. 100 BURGMÜLLER, J. L’hirondelle No 24 from 25 easy progressive studies Op. 100 CONCONE, J. Allegro brillante Op. 24 No 25 ( Masterpieces with flair!  Book 3 – Alfred) GURLITT, C. A steadfast resolve Op. 131 No 13 ( Masterpieces with flair!  Book 3 – Alfred) HANDEL, G. Sarabande 3rd movement from Suite in D minor HWV 447 HANDEL, G. Courante from Suite/Sonata in F major HWV 427 HELLER, S. Etude in C major No 1 from 30 progressive studies for  piano Op. 46

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HELLER, S. Etude in A minor No 3 from 30 progressive studies for  piano Op. 46 HELLER, S. Etude in E minor No 7 from 30 progressive studies for  piano Op. 46 HELLER, S. Etude in B minor No 11 from 30 progressive studies for  piano Op. 46 HELLER, S. Etude in D minor No 23 from 30 progressive studies for  piano Op. 46 HELLER, S. Study in Eb  major Op. 47 No 21 HELLER, S. Study in Ab  major Op. 47 No 23 HELLER, S. Tziganyi  (2) No 17 from Notenbuch für Klein und Groß Op. 138 (listed as The gypsies in Masterpieces with flair!  Book 2 – Alfred) KABALEVSKY, D. Etude in A minor No 3 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KABALEVSKY, D. Meadow dance No 17 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KABALEVSKY, D. The chase No 21 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes) KÖLLING, C. Fluttering leaves Op. 147 No 2 (Masterpieces with flair!  Book 2 – Alfred) PURCELL, H. Air  (Easy Baroque piano music – Schott) PURCELL, H. arr. MILNE. Festival rondo (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) ROLLIN, C. Sparks (The new virtuoso Book 1 – Alfred) SCARLATTI, D. Sonata in G major K 63 ( Masterpieces with flair!  Book 3 – Alfred) SCHUMANN, R. Kleine Studie No 14 from Album für die Jugend  Op. 68. TELEMANN, G. Bourrée ( Anthology of piano music  – The Baroque  period Volume 1 – Yorktown) List B ● From AMEB Piano Grade 4 Series 16:

GURLITT, C. 2nd movement from Sonatina No 2 from Six sonatinas Op. 54 HAYDN, J. Allegro 1st movement from Divertimento in C major Hob XVI:1 HAYDN, J. Andante 3rd movement and Allegro 4th movement from Sonata in G major Hob XVI:8 HAYDN, J. Finale – Presto 3rd movement from Sonata in D major Hob XVI:24 KUHLAU, F. Allegro 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 20 No 2 KUHLAU, F. Allegro con spirito 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 20 No 3 KUHLAU, F. Allegro con spirito 1st movement or Allegretto grazioso 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 55 No 3 MAYKAPAR, S. The turbulent waters Op. 33 No 1 ( Masterpieces with  flair!  Volume 3 – Alfred) MOZART, W. Allegro 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 1 in C major MOZART, W. Allegro 4th movement from Viennese sonatina No 1 in C major MOZART, W. Andante 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 4 in Bb major MOZART, W. Allegro 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 6 in C major MOZART, W. Allegro 4th movement from Viennese sonatina No 6 in C major SCHUMANN, R. Kleine Romanze No 19 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68 TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Chant de l’alouette No 22 from Album pour enfants Op. 39 List C ● From AMEB Piano Grade 4 Series 16:

CARR, E. Doves of peace TAKÁCS, J. Spanische Eseltreiber  TANSMAN, A. Le petit oiseau

ALKAN, C. La vision BURGMÜLLER, J. Gewitter  CZERNY, C. Rondo SCHUMANN, R. Sizilianisch ● From

GRADE 4

● From

AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:

ADAMS, E. Witches in the wind  BARTÓK, B. Evening with the Széklers CASELLA, A. Galop final 

AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:

GADE, N. Boy’s merry go round  HAYDN, J. Minuet  MUSORGSKY, P. Une larme

● From

AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):

AMEB Manual List:

BACH, C.P.E. La Lott  H 80/Wq 117/18 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press) BACH, C.P.E. La Xénophon H 123/Wq 117/29 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press) BACH, C.P.E. Les langueurs tendres H 110/Wq 117/30 (C.P.E. Bach: 23  pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press) BACH, C.P.E. La Gabriel  H 97/Wq 117/35 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press) BEETHOVEN, L. van. Bagatelle in D major Op. 33 No 6 BURGMÜLLER, J. Rondo alla turca Op. 68 CHOPIN, F. Mazurka in C major Op. 67 No 3 CHOPIN, F. Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No 4 CHOPIN, F. Prelude in B minor Op. 28 No 6 CLEMENTI, M. Allegretto 1st movement and Allegretto 2nd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 36 No 2 CLEMENTI, M. Allegretto 2nd movement and Allegro 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 36 No 2 CLEMENTI, M. Spiritoso 1st movement and Un poco adagio 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 3 DUSSEK, J. Allegro non tanto 1st movement and Rondo – Allegretto: Tempo di minuetto 2nd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 20 No 1 GRIEG, E. Alfedans No 4 from Lyriske småstykker  Op. 12

EDWARDS, R. Emily’s song JUN YU, J. The puppet  LEEK, S. As you like it  AMEB Manual List:

ALEXANDER, D. Toccata brillante (The best of Dennis Alexander – Alfred) BAILEY, K. Triplet falls (Bailey) BARTÓK, B. Tanzlied  from 32 piano pieces (Boosey and Hawkes) BARTÓK, B. Variations No 87 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In Russian style No 90 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Once upon a time No 94 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Jolts No 96 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In folksong style No 100 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Wrestling No 108 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Bulgarian rhythm No 113 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Song No 116 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Triads No 120 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 DELLO JOIO, N. Prayer of the matador  No 2 from Lyric pieces for the  young (The Boosey and Hawkes 20th century piano collection from 1945 – Boosey and Hawkes) EASTON, M. In a reflective mood  No 1 from Moods (AMC) 65

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Keyboard ●  Piano LEVEL 2

EDWARDS, R. Lento No 4 from Five little piano pieces (Universal) GOEDICKE, A. Miniature Op. 8 No 7 GRIEG, E. Klokkeklang No 6 from Lyrische Stücke Op. 54 HOLLAND, D. Popcorn (Lucky dip – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. The lost seagull  (Lucky dip – EMI Music Publishing) HUNTER, G. Boogie No 1 ( Authentic boogie and blues – Opus) KABALEVSKY, D. March No 15 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. Ballade No 16 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. War dance No 19 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. A short story No 20 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. A tale No 22 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 MILNE, E. Vendetta (Pepperbox jazz Book 2 – Faber) NORTON, C. Any two of Rhapsody (Romantic piano style) No 11, Piano exchange rag (4/4 ragtime) No 20, A whimsy (12/8 ragtime) No 26, Oriental flower (Slow waltz) No 29, Plus fives (5/4 jazz) No 35, Hebridean song (Slow waltz) No 36, Habanera (Habanera  style) No 37, Heavy work (Mancini stomp) No 38, Clock rock (Boogie/  Rock ‘n’ roll) No 40 or Rocking turkey (Half time rock) No 43 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Alone No 35 (The microjazz collection 2 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Haiku No 20 (The microjazz collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes) NORTON, C. Wombling No 22 (The microjazz collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes) ROCHEROLLE, E. The court jester  (7 scenes – Kjos) SHOSTAKOVICH, D.  A clockwork doll  No 6 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 WHIFFIN, L. Dreaming ( Australian piano music  Volume 3 – Currency Press Sydney) YEAGER, J. Dancero (Romantic moods – Kjos) Extra lists: Two pieces required

and in thirds and sixths • • • •

Systematic ngering in scales and arpeggios Controlled, even tone in all Technical Work An increasing range of dynamic levels Controlled gradations and contrasts of tone as required for each

grade • • • •

Clear, even, articulation of the notes A clear, even, legato touch A crisp, even, staccato touch A clean double octave technique with relaxed wrist action (with

allowance being made according to the size of the hand) Section II. Studies and pieces and Extra lists

Through a programme of four works drawn from the lists, the candidate is required to demonstrate: • • • • • •

Accuracy and uency Rhythmic and metric stability Articulation of legato, non-legato and staccato textures as required Musical phrasing and punctuation A wide dynamic range Renement and subtlety of style, texture, and tone quality and

colour • Expressive realisation of dynamics • Control of variations in balance between the hands and clarity of

part playing • Projection of style and character appropriate to the period and to

performance practices • Execution of ornaments appropriate to each style/period • Reliable pedalling technique • Effective use of the sustaining pedal to create specic colours and • Use of the una corda pedal where appropriate Extra lists (Grades 5, 6, & 7 only) • Familiarity with Extra Lists pieces by performing the whole or

LEVEL 2

any part of them at the discretion of the examiner

DEVELOPING GRADE 5 TO GRADE 8, CERTIFICATE OF PERFORMANCE

Objectives

On completion of Level 2 students will be able to play musically with aural awareness and will have developed their technique and musical understanding according to the objectives given below. Examiners will use this set of objectives to assess candidates in all Level 2 examinations. Technical Work is not required for Certi ficate of Performance. Section I. Technical work

The candidate is required to demonstrate: • Comfortable and well-balanced seating position • Appropriate hand and nger shape • Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all Technical

Work requested by the examiner • Performance of the Technical Work at the indicated minimum

tempo or faster

arpeggios • Controlled co-ordination of the hands in scales and arpeggios,

textures

Section III. Aural tests, Sight-reading, General knowledge

• Independent action of the ngers

• Smooth passing of the thumb under the hand in scales and

Section III. Aural tests, Sight-reading, General knowledge Aural tests

The candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform promptly and accurately the Aural Tests as outlined in ‘Test Requirements for Candidates in Practical Examinations – Aural Tests’ in the front section of this Manual. Sight-reading

Through the performance of a previously unseen piece of music, the candidate is required to demonstrate: • • • •

Accuracy of notes, time and rhythm Fluency at the tempo indicated Dynamics, articulation and style as indicated Use of the sustaining pedal where appropriate

General knowledge

The candidate will be required to answer questions according to the guidelines set out in ‘Test Requirements for Candidates in Practical Examinations – General Knowledge Tests’ in the front section of this Manual.

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