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St Cecilia DIGITAL PIANO Syllabus Introduction This digital piano syllabus is designed to assist the student in the development of musical performance skills on the keyboard. These skills, including accurate note reading, correct rhythm interpretation, improvisation and the ability to use appropriate registration (tones/rhythms) are all examined in an encouraging and supportive way. In making this syllabus as flexible as possible, the teacher/candidate may also choose a piece that is not listed in the syllabus and submit to SCSM for approval prior to the examination. In the higher grades, the programme includes an improvisation component and the option of performing with a backing track. Concert Certificate examinations are available at all levels for Digital Piano. First Recital Certificate and Advanced Recital Certificate examinations are also available. Refer to Pianoforte syllabus for more information. Confidence and a sense of style in playing will be highly regarded. As with any music examination, the benefits of preparing for examinations are immense, as well as highly rewarding and motivating for the student.
Examination Requirements Each examination comprises three sections, which together cover the entire range of skills involved in keyboard performance. The three sections are:1. Knowledge of various chords and scales, an essential skill for all popular musicians. The requirements for each grade cumulatively cover all commonly used chords and scales in popular music. 2. The performance of four items (pieces) from the lists in each grade (three items for Beginner, Junior and Preliminary). Candidates are encouraged to choose pieces using a variety of different keys where possible. One item (at least) must be performed using a rhythm accompaniment on the keyboard. Item Four is a free choice which includes any of the following categories: - Original or published arrangements of popular songs. - Original compositions of the candidate in any style. - Classical works with or without arrangement. 3. Programme notes - The examiner will ask several questions regarding the content of the musical score. This will include areas such as key-signatures, time signatures, notation, terms and signs on the score. The candidate will give a brief explanation of the style of the own-choice piece presented at the examination. NOTE: In Beginner, Junior and Preliminary grades, exercises and ear tests are also required.
Keyboard/Equipment Requirements The teacher must arrange for a suitable keyboard/digital piano at the examination. As each keyboard is different, these are the basic requirements for each grade. Beginner and Junior grades - Four octave range. Preliminary and Grade One - Five octave range. Grade Two and higher - Five octaves with touch sensitive keys and sustain pedal. Candidates must play and hold all notes of each chord - single finger chords and chord memory functions must not be used. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one item performed at the examination. Backing tracks via a sequencer, etc are optional in all grades and mandatory in the higher grades. The candidate is responsible for the setting up, starting/stopping, etc of sequencers.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
BEGINNER GRADE A.
SCALES & TRIADS (10 marks) To be played evenly and from memory C Major scale - one octave hands separately, ascending and descending. C Major scale one octave in contrary motion. C Major Tonic Triad played as a chord, hands together.
B.
EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) 1. EXERCISE OPTION - Three separate finger-exercises required from either book: Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 1 (Lina Ng): p20 # 3, p10 # 6 and p18 # 9 or A Dozen a Day Book 1: Primary (Choose one exercise from each line below): (a) p5 Walking, p5 Running, p6 The Splits (b) p6 Jumping, p8 Hopping on Right Foot, p8 Hopping on Left Foot (c) p6 Skipping, p7 Deep Breathing, p7 Cartwheels 2. MUSICIANSHIP OPTION: Use the tune “See-Saw, Up and Down” (p172 “Catch a Song” by D. Hoermann & D. Bridges) and play it from memory in the right hand commencing on C, D, F, and G. The examiner will state the starting note, not the key.
C.
THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the three items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 Supplement (Baker): Merrily We Roll Along, Little Bo Peep, Largo, Beautiful Brown Eyes Accent on Keys Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Getting It Together Encore on Leys Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Heel and Toe Hipno (B. Eustace): Ode To Hipno, Jingle Blues Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course: Love Somebody, Largo, Merrily We Roll Along Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): Twinkle Twinkle, Old MacDonald Easiest Piano Course Book 1(John Thompson): The Chimes, Bugles Bastien Series (all): Stealing Second Base, Ten Little Indians
Item 2: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Musical Tales Book 1 (M. Goldston): Upside Down Boogie ‘n’ Blues (Kowalchyk): Bright Lights Boogie, Accent on Keys Level 1 (Accent Publishing): High Tea Primary Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Fanfare Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): London Bridge Hipno (B. Eustace): Mary Rap Easiest Piano Course Book 1(John Thompson): Old MacDonald Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Recital Book Level 1B:The Old Mill, Soaring The Bean Bag Zoo (C. Rollin): My Laughing Chimpanzee
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 3: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Encore on Leys Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Bean Stalk Rag, Dolphins Hipno (B. Eustace): Twinkle Snap Primary Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Monkey Mates Musical Tales Book 1 (M. Goldston): Acrobats in the Trees Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm Publishing): Red River Valley Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Spooky Easiest Piano Course Book 1(John Thompson): Through the Woods Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Level 1A: The Donkey OR: Own Choice - any song at appropriate level
D.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed. A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
E.
to name letter names of notes. to name note values using any correct terminology. to state the numerical value of notes. to recognise and name the treble and bass clefs. to recognise (but not explain) the time signature. to recognise (but not explain) the sharp, flat and natural.
EAR TESTS (10 marks) The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple two-bar phrase played by the examiner which uses quavers, crotchets and minims only. (b) to state which of two notes is higher or lower in pitch, the range of which will be no lower than a minor 3rd and no higher than an octave. (c) to sing any one note correctly in tune after it has been played by the examiner. (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.
JUNIOR GRADE A.
SCALES & TRIADS (10 marks) To be played evenly and from memory. Choose at least 2 scales from the keys of the pieces performed for the examination or alternatively use C, G and F Major scales one octave hands separately, ascending and descending Tonic and Dom. 7th triads played as a chord, hands together using the same keys as scales.
B.
EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) 1. EXERCISE OPTION - Three separate finger-exercises required from either book: Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 2 (Lina Ng): p7 # 8, p8 # 9 and p11 # 5 or A Dozen a Day Book 1: Primary (Choose one exercise from each line below): (a) p14 Cartwheels, p16 Rocking, p17 Ping Pong (b) p10 Tiptoe Running, p15 Jumping Rope, p17 Jump the River (c) p13 Fit as a Fiddle and Ready to go, p18 Fit as a Fiddle and Ready to go
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus 2. MUSICIANSHIP OPTION: Keyboard Transposition. Using the tune 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' (p158 from Catch A Song by D. Hoermann & D. Bridges) to play in the keys of C, G and F majors only, the melody in the right hand (starting on the dominant note) with a left hand accompaniment consisting of the first and fifth notes only of the tonic triad. The left hand accompaniment to be in minims with one chord per bar. The examiner will state the starting note, not the key.
C.
THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the three items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 Supplement (Baker): Banks of the Ohio, Lightly Row, Rivers of Babylon, Edelweiss, Long Long Ago, Marianne, Ode to Joy, Skip to my Lou, Little Jack Horner, Lavender’s Blue Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): Annie’s Song, One More Night, Super Trouper, I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing Hipno (B. Eustace) Scarborough Fair Accent on Keys Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Recital in C Encore on Leys Level 3 (Accent Publishing):Raindrops Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course: Mary Ann, Rock Anywhere, When the Saints, On Top of Old Smoky, Money Can’t Buy Everything D’Groove (B. Eustace): La Bamba Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 2 (Rhythm Publishing): Mickey Waltz Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Sunrise, The TrombonePlayer Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Tiptoes, Finger Twister Item 2: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Imagine Book 1 (Martha Mier): Rain Dance, Lady Bug Waltz, Sunflower Boogie Musical Miniatures (M. Goldston): Rondino Accent on Keys Level 2/Primary Level 2 (Accent Pub): New World Symphony Hipno (B. Eustace): Millennium Primary Level 2 (Accent Publishing): When the Saints Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): Red Indian Dance Easiest Piano Course Book2 (John Thompson): Follow the Leader, Lightly Row, Once Upon a Time, The Wishing Star Bastien Basics Level 1: Bravery at Sea, Sing Bird Sing, Rain Rain, When the Saints The Bean Bag Zoo (C. Rollin): Owl in the Night Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Off the Beat, Going Undercover Item 3: (20 marks) (LH chords or notated bass) Encore on Leys Level 3 (Accent Publishing): Disco Fever Primary Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Rainbow Trout Dance Miniatures (M. Goldston): Little Tango, Swing Your Partner, Ocean Voyage, Catch a Ride, Turtle Troop D’Groove (B. Eustace/Jayday Publishing): Rockin’ On, Pop Goes the Bop Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): Long Long Ago Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Mountain Climbing, The Skater, The Dancing Bear, London Bridge, Skip to my Lou Bastien Basics Level 1: Swinging Beat, Spooks, Morning Prelude, Ode to Joy Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): O Lonesome Me Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 1 (Baker): Leaving on a Jet Plane, Mockin Bird Hill, Piano Man, Solitude Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): I’m Grumpy, At the Track OR: Own Choice - any song at appropriate level
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus D.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed. A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
E.
to name letter names of notes. to name note values using any correct terminology. to state the numerical value of notes. to recognise and name the treble and bass clefs. to recognise (but not explain) the time signature. to recognise (but not explain) the sharp, flat, natural, accent, tie, slur.
EAR TESTS (10 marks) The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple three-bar phrase played by the examiner at a moderate tempo using quavers, crotchets and minims only. (b) to state which of two notes is higher or lower in pitch, using any interval within the octave including the minor 2nd. (c) to sing two notes correctly in tune after as played by the examiner. (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.
PRELIMINARY GRADE A.
SCALES & TRIADS (10 marks)
To be played evenly and from memory
C, G and F Major scales - one octave hands separately, ascending and descending. A harmonic minor scale - one octave hands separately, ascending and descending. C, G and F Major Tonic and Dominant 7th triads played as a chord, hands together. A minor Tonic and Dominant 7th triad played as a chord, hands together.
B.
EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) 1. EXERCISE OPTION - Three separate finger-exercises required from either book: Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 2 (Lina Ng): p15 # 5, p18 # 3 and p22 # 3 or A Dozen a Day Book 1: Primary (Choose one exercise from each line below): (a) p20 Cartwheels, p28 Cartwheels up a Hill (b) p21 Jumping on a Sunny, Cloudy Day, p28 Jumping up a Hill, p24 Bouncing a Ball (c) p24 Fit as a Fiddle and Ready to go, p27 Skipping up a Hill, p31 Fit as a Fiddle 2. MUSICIANSHIP OPTION: Keyboard Transposition. Using the tune 'Lucy Locket' (p112 from Catch A Song by D.Hoermann & D. Bridges) to play in the keys of C,F and G Majors only, the melody in the right hand (starting on the dominant note) with a left hand accompaniment using the tonic triad, one chord per bar in minims. The examiner will state the starting note, not the key.
C.
THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the three items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Try to choose pieces in more than one key.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Barzurk (B. Eustace): Chop Rock Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 Supplement (Baker): Shortnin Bread, Oh Susanna, Wooden Heart, Eine Kleine Nachtmusic (main theme) Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): Bad Moon Rising, Imagine, Let it be Complete Keyboard Player Book 2 (Baker): Candle in the Wind, For Once in My Life, What Kind of Fool am I Achiever Level 1 (Accent Publishing): From the Top Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course: When the Saints, Got those Blues C Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 3 (Rhythm MP): Can Can Dance Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): The Giant Steps Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Top C Turvy, Feel the Beat Item 2: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Barzurk (B. Eustace): Sakura Imagine Book 1 (Martha Mier): Little Gray Owl, The Jolly Clown Musical Miniatures (M. Goldston): Prelude, Red-Hot Boogie Achiever Level 1 (Accent Publishing):Marche Slav, Race Day Achiever Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Indian Dance, Willow Bend Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 2 (Rhythm MP): Do Re Mi Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Turkey Bastien Basics Level 2: Sailing, Tarantella, Country Gardens, Marines’ Hymn The Bean Bag Zoo (C. Rollin): I’m a Gorilla, Waddle, Waddle, The Bean Bag Bull Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Creepy Crawlies, Sparky Item 3: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Achiever Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Matador Barzurk (B. Eustace): On Top of Old Smokey Just Imagine! Book 1 (M.Mier): Chinese Water Lillies, Little Grey Owl Just Imagine! Book 2 (M.Mier): Monkey on a Carousel, Little White Church Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 3 (Rhythm Publishing): Russian Dance Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Indian Tom-Toms Bastien Basics Level 2: Old MacDonald Rocks, The Entertainer, Harmonic Blue Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): Sometimes When We Touch Complete Keyboard Player Book 2 (Baker):Get Back, Rock around the Clock Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): The Tarantula, Drive OR: Own Choice: any song at appropriate level
D.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed. A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) to name letter names of notes. (b) to name note values using any correct terminology. (c) to state the numerical value of notes. (d) to recognise and name the treble and bass clefs. (e) to recognise and explain the time signature. (f) to recognise and explain sharps, flats, naturals, accents, ties, slurs, staccato and legato.
E.
EAR TESTS (10 marks) - The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple three-bar phrase in 2/4 time played by the examiner at a moderate tempo. (b) to sing any three notes correctly in tune as played by the examiner. (c) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
GRADE 1 A.
B.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands separately) M.M. = 66 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: C, G, F, D Majors A, E, D Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 60 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: C Major.
2.
Chords: Tonic and dominant seventh chords in all above keys, hands separately. (eg. chords required are: C-G7-C, etc or Am-E7-Am, etc)
3.
Broken Chords ascending & descending on all above keys - hands separately eg. C major = CEG, EGC, GCE, CEG, GEC, ECG, CGE, GEC.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Barzurk (B. Eustace): Symphony
Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: Sailing, Wheels Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: Raindrops Keep falling on my Head, Ob La Di - Ob La Da Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 3: You Light Up my Life Complete Keyboard Player The Corrs: Runaway, Not Forgiven Martha Mier Imagine Bk 2: At the Dude Ranch Catherine Rollin Jazz-a-Little Bk 1: Jazz around the Clock Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Recital Bk 3: Chiapanecas Bastien - Pop, Rock & Blues Bk 1: On the Beach, Rock Easy , When the Saints Classics to Moderns Book 2: Chit-Chat (Kabalevsky) Alfreds Level 3: Prelude Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Run, Tikatika
Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Barzurk (B. Eustace): Waltzing Matilda
Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Raggy Blues Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Scoobie Du Wup Achiever Level 2 (M. Gibson): Backyard Grubs, Willow Bend, Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Winter’s Day, Coconutty Achiever Level 2 (C. Hansson): Seventh Heaven, Dizzie Lizzie Little Peppers (E. Milne): Rhyme Time, Chase Pepperbox Jazz 1 (E. Milne): Mozzie Children’s Suite Number 1 (M. Hyde): Graceful Dance Little Sketch Book (M. Hyde): Starry Night Kiwi Real Book 2: Bonden Barker
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Barzurk (B. Eustace): Motor Mania, Happy Birthday Hal Leonard Pop. Piano Solos Level 3: In The Mood, Chim Chim Cheree Hal Leonard Pop. Piano Solos Level 4: Rainbow Connection, Theme from ET Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano -Pocahontas: Listen with your Heart Best of Martha Mier Bk 2: Taco Rock Step by Step Master Series Level 1(Rhythm MP): The Quiet Stream, The Little Goldfish, Winter Bids Farewell, Love Story, Shanghai Beach All Gold for Easy Piano Bk1(Brimhall): Morning Has Broken, Greensleeves Jazz Menagerie Bk 1 (C. Rollin): Tiger Boogie Microstyles 1 (C. Norton): Down South More Microjazz 1 (C. Norton):: Reggae Microjazz Collection 1 (C. Norton): Short Walk, Rag Time Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Terry Tortellini, Stomp
Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 1 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All term and signs on the score including an explanation of the title of the piece.
GRADE 2 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands separately) M.M. = 80 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: F, Bb, D, A Majors G, B, D Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 60 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: C Major and A Minor.
2.
Chromatic Scale: on D, ONE OCTAVE, hands separately.
3.
Chords: Tonic and Dominant 7th chords in all above keys (except B Min) hands separately. (Eg. chords required are: F-C7-F, etc or Gm-D7-Gm, etc.)
4.
Broken Chords ascending & descending in all above keys (except B Min) hands separately. Eg. C major = CEG, EGC, GCE, CEG, GEC, ECG, CGE, GEC.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus B.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): Prelude - Ave Maria (Option One) Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: Candle in the Wind, Guantanamera Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: Mamma Mia, Star Wars Theme Complete Keyboard Player Bk 4: Greensleeves, When You Wish Upon a Complete Keyboard Player Aust. Songs: I Still Call Australia Home, Love is in the Air, Georgy Girl Complete Keybd Player The Corrs: Dreams, Heaven Knows, Love to Love Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 1: Piano Man, Feeling Groovy, Singing in the Rain, Spanish Harlem Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 2: Top of the World, Every Breath You Take, Strangers in the Night Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: Yesterday Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk1: Seventh Street Blues, Sneaky Business Catherine Rollin Summer Vacation: Bike Ride, Carefree, School’s Out Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Level 4 (Jazz/Rock): Convertible Blues Bastien - Pop Piano Styles Level 3: Good Time Boogie, Summertime Rag Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Loneliness, Synko
Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Two Part Intention, Little Song Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Two for One, Scoobie Du Wup A Little Book of Hours (P. Sculthorpe): Shining Sun Encore on Keys Achiever Level 3 (M. Gibson): Hot Chilli Rock Lucky Dip (D. Holland): Penguins a Waltzing Picture Pieces for Young Pianists (D. Holland): Spanish Guitar, Castle in Spain Patrick Shepherd (NZ): Clocking On More Little Peppers (E. Milne): Bees Knees A Day in the Life of a Dog (S. Chua): Dog Awake J is for Jazz ®. Keane): No More Sleepy Sunday M. Hyde : Four Funny Frogs Kiwi Real Book 2: All I Have, Another Little Waltz Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Funky Chicken, Pretty Piece
Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Barzurk (B. Eustace): Kid Adventure Hal Leonard Easy Piano - Phantom of the Opera: All I Ask of You, Music of the Night Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano -Pocahontas: Steady as a Beating Drum Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano - Aladdin: Friend Like Me, A Whole New World, Prince Ali Hal Leonard Popular Piano Solo Level 3: Beauty & Beast, Glory of Love, Baby Elephant Walk Hal Leonard Pop. Big Note Piano Lion King: Can You Feel the Love Tonight Best of Martha Mier Bk 2: Appaloosa Pony Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 1( Martha Mier): Ragtime Do-si-do Travellin’ Fingers Bk 1 (M. Goldston): Circus Boogie, Swingin’ Pendulum Jazz-a-Little Bk 1 (C. Rollin): Boogie Band, Jam Session Microstyles 2 (C. Norton): Foot Tapper, Giveaway, A Spy Story, Galloping, Metal Merchant Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): A Sad Song Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Walkin’ the Dog, Reflections Microjazz Collection 2 (C. Norton): Open Space
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 2 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All terms and signs on the score
GRADE 3 A.
B.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands separately) M.M. = 100 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: A, E, Bb, Eb Majors B, G, C Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 84 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: A and E major.
2.
Chromatic Scale: on C, C#, D ONE OCTAVE, hands separately.
3.
Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords in all above keys, hands separately (eg. chords required are: Bb-Eb-F7-Bb etc and Cm-Fm-G7-Cm, etc.)
4.
Arpeggios: TWO OCTAVES hands separately ascending & descending on all above keys - major and minor MM=80: 2 notes per beat.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): Tango-Rama Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: Spanish Eyes, Stardust Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: Isn’t She Lovely, Sunny Complete Keyboard Player Bk 4: Memory, La Cumparsita, Feelings Complete Keyboard Player The Beatles: Penny Lane, Lady Madonna, Norwegian Wood, Ticket to Ride, From Me to You, Lady Madonna Complete Keyboard Player Movie Music:Colours of the Wind, Circle of Life Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 2: He’ll Have to Go, Take the A Train, Patricia, The Entertainer, Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 3: Just the Way You Are, Thank you for the Music, You Light up my Life Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Jelly Bean Rag, Clarinet Blues Martha Mier Romantic Impressions Bk 1: Hold my Hand, Carousel Ride, Morning has Broken, Morning Glories Catherine Rollin Summer Vacation: Sailing, Water Chase, Jazz Hound Alfred’s Basic Piano Lib. Recital Bk 4: Amazing Grace, La Donna e Mobile Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Going Home
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Study in Latin, Count Basics (with improv), Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Summer Rain, Blue Waltz, Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Groove Time ,Mullumbimby Bounce, Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Petite Prelude Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Serenity, Shining Jade Patrick Shepherd (NZ): Valse Triste Lucky Dip (D. Holland): Look in the Mirror A Day in the Life of a Dog (S. Chua): Dog Hungry, Dog Asleep Bogus Boogies (S. Chua): TV Zombie, Skip to the Loo, I’m so Cool Waltz it all About (S. Chua): Numbers 7, 9, 10, 11 A is for Ants, Ants, Ants (R. Keane): The Ape’s Antics Kiwi Real Book 2: Short Shift, Cloud Nine, Crest of a Wave, Kaz Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Battle of the Ants, Funk Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) An introduction or ending may be included in the performance. Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano -Pocahontas: Colours of the Wind, Just Around the Riverbend Hal Leonard Easy Piano - Phantom of the Opera: The Phantom of the Opera, Think of Me, The Point of No Return Hal Leonard Pop. Big Note Piano-Aladdin:Arabian Nights, One Jump Ahe Hal Leonard Easy Piano - Beauty & Beast: Something There Andrew Lloyd Webber Easy Piano: Memory, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, J C Superstar, All I Ask of You, Music of the Night Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 1( Martha Mier): Downright Happy Rag Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 3( Martha Mier): Low C Boogie, Worrisome Blues Travellin’ Fingers Bk 2 (M. Goldston): Bourbon St Blues, Bongo Beats, Dancing Boots, The Windmill Microstyles 1 (C.Norton): Fax Blues, Short and Sweet, In the Bag, Heavy Work Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): Farmyard Blues, Dreaming, Steam-Train Blues, Spring Song, Blues Duet Microjazz Collection 2 (C. Norton): Mechanics Rag, Washing Blues Microstyles 2 (C. Norton): Misty Day, Plus Fives, Bubble Gum Microstyles 3 (C. Norton): Sunny Side Up, In the Sun Microstyles 5 (C. Norton): Island Song Jazz Menagerie 2 (C. Rollin): Kitten ‘n’ Mousin on the Keys All Gold for Easy Piano (J. Brimhall) Bk 2: Ebony and Ivory, Something Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Salsa Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 3 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All terms and signs on the score
The candidate will give a brief explanation of the style of the own-choice piece presented.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
GRADE 4 A.
B.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands together) M.M. = 72 : 4 notes per beat. Dynamics and KEYS: E, B, Eb, Ab Majors C#, F#, C, F Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 60 : 4 notes per beat. KEYS: B and E Major
2.
Chromatic Scale commencing on any black key, ONE OCTAVE, hands together
3.
Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords in all above keys, hands separately (eg chords required are: Eb-Ab-Bb7-Eb, etc or Bbm-Ebm-F7-Bbm, etc.)
4.
Arpeggios: TWO OCTAVES hands separately ascending & descending on al l above keys - major and minor. MM=88: 2 notes per beat.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must be performed using a different registration (voice/rhythm setting).
Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: How Deep is Your Love Complete Keyboard Player Bk 4: Bali Hai Complete Keyboard Player The Beatles: Hey Jude, Michelle, This Boy Complete Keyboard PlayerMovie Music:The Living Daylights, Jurassic Park Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: Fascination, Mambo Jambo, Yesterday, All the Girls I’ve Loved Before Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Wild Honeysuckle Rag Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 4: Steamboat Rag Martha Mier Romantic Impressions (KB): At a Sidewalk Café Martha Mier Romantic Impressions (Bk 1): Tahitian Sunset Catherine Rollin Summer Vacation: Running Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Recital Bk 4: The Sloop John B Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Gidgets Gadgets, Gidget Fights Back Item 2: (20 marks) Australian or New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): Millennium Fanfare, Digital Dance Jazzin’ Around 1 (K. Bailey): Disco Kid, Melinda’s Mini-March Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Standard Procedure, Triadic Excursion Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Rif-Raf Rock, Latin Break Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Silken Touch, Al’s Cafe Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Little Ripper Rag Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Winter Sun Peter Shepherd (NZ): Bela Vista Macau Jazz Waltz Solo (K. Bailey): Triplet Falls Pepperbox Jazz 2 (E. Milne): Daylight Robbery Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): The Hunt, Fortress March, Astral Air Bogus Boogies (S. Chua): Bedtime Stomp, Lonesome Blues “B” is for … (R. Keane): Boisterous Boogie Kiwi Real Book 2: Charlie Parker, Computer World Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Fairytale, Autumn Mood
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation should be included in this item. This could be in the form of a sound change or a small improvisation in the melodic line during the performance. Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): For Elise (without optional parts) Pop Hits for Teen Player (D. Coates): You Drive Me Crazy, I Knew I Loved You Something for the Boys (D. Coates):Theme from Batman, I Don’t miss a Thing Andrew Lloyd Webber Easy Piano: Phantom of the Opera, Mr Mistoffelees Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 4( Martha Mier): Katy’s Dance Signature Series (Martha Mier): Peppermint Rag Travellin’ Fingers Bk 2 (M. Goldston): Ride on a Subway Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): Cycling Microstyles 2 (C. Norton): Numbers 7, 8, 9 Microstyles 3 (C. Norton): Numbers 2, 5, 12 More Microjazz 1 (C. Norton): Blues Lullaby Jazz a Little Bk 2 (C. Rollin): Any piece All Gold for Easy Piano Book 2 (J. Brimhall): Take Five Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Somewhere Beyond, Out on the Town Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 4 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All terms and signs on the score The candidate will give a brief explanation of the style of the own-choice piece presented.
GRADE 5 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, subdominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety.
B.
1.
Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, TWO OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 88 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 100: 2 notes per beat (staccato)
2.
Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords on keys as above.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must include at least one registration change during the performance.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: A Woman in Love Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 4: Lollipops and Roses, Feelings, On the Sunny Side of the Street, When you wish Upon a Star Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 2: The Girl From Ipanema Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 3: Love is Blue, Very Thought of You Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: The Power of Love, Don’t Blame Me, I’ll Never Smile Again, When the Going gets Tough Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Beach Buggy Boogie Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 4: Birmingham Blues, Jackson St Blues Martha Mier Romantic Impressions Bk 2: Nocturne Catherine Rollin Circus Suite: Monkey Business, Juggling Act Catherine Rollin Out of This World Bk 1: A Special Place in my Heart, Tender Moments, Space Flight, Thinking of Summer Alfreds’s Piano Library Recital Book Level 4: The Jugglers Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Fusion (B. Eustace): Prelude Jazzin’ Around 1 (K. Bailey): Melissa’s Mood, Waltz for Wendy, Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Boogie Rock Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Time’s Up, Mellow Mood, Left Hand Drive Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Toccatina Peter Shepherd (NZ): Kowloon Harbour Pepperbox Jazz 2 (E. Milne): Run Ragged Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): Nightwalker, Around the World in 2 Minutes Bogus Boogies (S. Chua): Hot and Sassy A Gangster Suite (S. Chua): You Dirty Rat “J” is for …Jazz (R. Keane): Thursday Excursion Kiwi Real Book 2: Bottle Neck, When I see Paris Again Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): The Chase Item 3: (20 marks)
Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation should be included in this item. This could be in the form of a sound change or a small improvisation in the melodic line during the performance. Fabtabulous (B.Eustace): For Elise (with optional parts) Fusion (B.Eustace):SunshadeBoogie (with optional left hand) Easy Piano Encyclopedia (D. Coates): Chariots of Fire, The Rose, If, Whats New Something for the Boys (D. Coates): Theme from the Simpsons, Ragtime Richard Clayderman Piano Anthology:L’Enfant et la Mer, Les Roses de Sable The Best of Simply the Best (M. Brandman): Nikita, Can You Read myMind, I Could be so Good for You, Microstyles 1 (C. Norton): Oriental Flower, Heavy Work Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): In a Hurry Rock Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude IV More Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): Blues Lullaby Jazz Style (C. Rollin): Jazzin’ and Raggin’, Rah, Rah, Rag 4 Hot Hits Vol 27 Gold Ed: Absolutely Everybody, Dare to Dream Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): First Strike
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 5 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks)
This section of the examination is vitally important and should reflect thorough research and knowledge of the music performed in the examination. A well-presented written report on one of the performed examination pieces must be handed to the examiner at the commencement of the examination. The candidate, with the aid of palm notes if necessary, will present a structured and confident oral delivery of the main points in the written report. A mere reading of the report will not be accepted. The examiner may discuss various points with the candidate. Successful candidates will have covered all aspects of the chosen piece in their research including, but not confined to the following areas: (i) All details on the score as for previous grades ie. keys, modulations, terms, note and rest names and values, metronome markings, signs (ii) Adetailed explanation and description of the title of the piece (iii)
The nationality and dates of the composer with interesting and relevant biographical information. Details of the composer's other major works.
(iv) The formal structure of the piece with bar numbers where possible to clearly show the main sections (v) Any unique or special characteristics associated with the piece
GRADE 6 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety. 1.
2. B.
Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, TWO OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 100 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 80: 4 notes per beat (staccato) Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords on keys as above.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must include at least one registration change during the performance. Improvisation is encouraged in all items and mandatory in Item 3. Memory work is also encouraged but not essential. One item is to be played with a backing track.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 4: Bali Ha’i, Green Eyes, La Cumparsita, Memory Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: Only Love, Big Spender, Close to You Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Slippin Around, Lazy Days Catherine Rollin Ragtime Style: Silent Movie Rag, Fabulous Fingers, Chromatic Express, A Little Latin Beat Popular Piano Solos Book 1 (Wise): From Both Sides Now, Solitaire, Amazing Grace, My Way, Your Song Popular Piano Solos Book 2 (Wise): Close to You, Song for Guy, Music Box Dancer, You Light Up my Life Ragazzi (B.Eustace): Sabre Dance (for digital keyboard)
Item 2: (20 marks) Australian or New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Fusion (B.Eustace): Cosmoses Jazzin’ Around 1 (K. Bailey): Miss Miles, Darren’s Dilemma Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Morning Song Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Faster Blaster Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Reflection The Blues & Boogie Woogie (M. Brandman): Boppin’ Bear Boogie, Blue Gum Boogie Peter Shepherd (NZ): Nocturne Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): Stop That!, The Last Voyage Calling, Vision Serenades (S. Chua): Ciao Baby, Rapunzel Let Your Hair Down M. Hyde: Woodland Sketch C is for ... (R.Keane): Cats are Cute, Cinema Cop’s Car Chase Kiwi Real Book 2: Winter Sun Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Brolga Boogie, Lift Me Up Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation must be included in this item. This could be in the form of a sound change or an improvisation in the melodic line during the performance. Ragazzi (B.Eustace): Greensleeves Easy Piano Encyclopedia (D. Coates): Arthur’s Theme, Send in the Clowns, Arthur’s Theme Richard Clayderman Piano Anthology: Ballad pour Adeline, Moonlight Sonata, Dolannes Melody, Secret of my Love Moods Bk 2 (M. Goldston): Lonely, Triumphant, Confident Latin Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude I, II or III Rock Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude VI Henry Mancini: The Pink Panther, Baby Elephant Walk 4 Hot Hits Vol 27 Gold Ed: The Flame Hal Leonard Piano solos - Pocahontas: Colors of the Wind Jazz Preludes (M. Solal): Prelude I, II Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 6 - Item 4 C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) As per Grade 5 Programme Notes but with more detail as appropriate to the grade
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
GRADE 7 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety. 1. Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, 2 OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 100 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 140: 2 notes per beat (staccato) 2. Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords on keys as above. B.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must Include at least one registration change during the performance. Improvisation is encouraged in all items and mandatory in Item 3. Memory work is also encouraged but not essential. One item is to be played with a backing track.
Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 4: Lady in Red, Ain’t Misbehaving, El Cumbanchero, Sunrise sunset Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: I Know Him so Well Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Red Rose Rendevous, Misty Night Complete Piano Rags (S. Joplin): Rose Leaf Rag, Stoptime Rag, Magnetic Rag, Eugenia, Maple Leaf Rag Timeless Piano Standards Bk 3: Up Where We Belong Popular Piano Solos Book 7 (Wise): Basin Street Blues, Blues at Dawn, Fantasy in Blue, Bad Penny Blues, Mood Indigo, Solitude Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) 6 Contemporary Piano Pieces (M. Brandman): Tango Tranquille 6 Contemporary Piano Pieces (M. Brandman): Tango Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): Death by Pasta A Gangster Suite (S. Chua): Struttin it Around Red Hot Rhapsodies (S. Chua): Transylvanian Stomp Ragazzi (B.Eustace/Jayday Publishing): Tribute to Diana Sonatina (S. Chua): 1st Movement M. Hyde: Earrings from Spain Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Lost, Jingle Jangle Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation must be included in this item. This could be a sound change and/or improvisation in the melodic line. Fusion (B.Eustace) : Beethoven Funky Five Creative Piano Solos (edited by Dan Coates): Fly Me to the Moon, Lover Come Back to Me, Rhapsody in Blue, Body and Soul, Tea for Two Richard Clayderman Piano Anthology: As Time goes By, Le Cygne, Murmures, Guantanamera, Melodie des Souvenirs Popular Piano Solos Bk 3 : Fools Rush In, Peter Gunn Theme, African Waltz Latin Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude VI orVII Rock Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude I or V Jesus Christ Superstar (A. Lloyd-Webber): Memory, I Only Want to Say Hal Leonard Piano solos - Pocahontas: If I Never Knew You Jazz Preludes (M. Solal): Prelude IV, V
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 7 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) As per Grade 5 Programme Notes but with more detail appropriate to the grade
GRADE 8 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety. 1.
B.
Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, 2 OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 120 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 160: 2 notes per beat (staccato)
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups.
Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must Include at least two registration changes during the performance. Improvisation is encouraged in all items and mandatory in Item 3. Memory work is also encouraged and essential in one item (at least). One item is to be played with a backing track. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass A Tribute to George Gershwin (Piano Solo arr.): Fascinating Rhythm, I Got Rhythm, Soon, Someone to Watch over Me, Strike Up the Band Ragazzi (B. Eustace): Sabre Dance (piano version) Joy of Ragtime (D. Agay): Maple Leaf Rag, Frog Leg’s Rag, The St Louis Rag Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Rock Preludes (Norton): Prelude III Gangster Suite (Chua): The Jig is Up! Red Hot Rhapsodies (Chua): Siesta Spiritus (B. Eustace): Spirit of the Flame Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Anthology (Clayderman): Feelings, Le Voyage Dans La Nuit Greatest Hits (Elton John): Rocket Man (adv. arr.) Your Song (adv. arr.) Ragazzi (B. Eustace): House of the Rising Sun The Genius of George Shearing: Moonlight Serenade Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 8 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) As per Grade 5 Programme Notes but with more detail appropriate to the grade
Examination Requirements Each examination comprises three sections, which together cover the entire range of skills involved in keyboard performance. The three sections are:1. Knowledge of various chords and scales, an essential skill for all popular musicians. The requirements for each grade cumulatively cover all commonly used chords and scales in popular music. 2. The performance of four items (pieces) from the lists in each grade (three items for Beginner, Junior and Preliminary). Candidates are encouraged to choose pieces using a variety of different keys where possible. One item (at least) must be performed using a rhythm accompaniment on the keyboard. Item Four is a free choice which includes any of the following categories: - Original or published arrangements of popular songs. - Original compositions of the candidate in any style. - Classical works with or without arrangement. 3. Programme notes - The examiner will ask several questions regarding the content of the musical score. This will include areas such as key-signatures, time signatures, notation, terms and signs on the score. The candidate will give a brief explanation of the style of the own-choice piece presented at the examination. NOTE: In Beginner, Junior and Preliminary grades, exercises and ear tests are also required.
Keyboard/Equipment Requirements The teacher must arrange for a suitable keyboard/digital piano at the examination. As each keyboard is different, these are the basic requirements for each grade. Beginner and Junior grades - Four octave range. Preliminary and Grade One - Five octave range. Grade Two and higher - Five octaves with touch sensitive keys and sustain pedal. Candidates must play and hold all notes of each chord - single finger chords and chord memory functions must not be used. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one item performed at the examination. Backing tracks via a sequencer, etc are optional in all grades and mandatory in the higher grades. The candidate is responsible for the setting up, starting/stopping, etc of sequencers.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
BEGINNER GRADE A.
SCALES & TRIADS (10 marks) To be played evenly and from memory C Major scale - one octave hands separately, ascending and descending. C Major scale one octave in contrary motion. C Major Tonic Triad played as a chord, hands together.
B.
EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) 1. EXERCISE OPTION - Three separate finger-exercises required from either book: Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 1 (Lina Ng): p20 # 3, p10 # 6 and p18 # 9 or A Dozen a Day Book 1: Primary (Choose one exercise from each line below): (a) p5 Walking, p5 Running, p6 The Splits (b) p6 Jumping, p8 Hopping on Right Foot, p8 Hopping on Left Foot (c) p6 Skipping, p7 Deep Breathing, p7 Cartwheels 2. MUSICIANSHIP OPTION: Use the tune “See-Saw, Up and Down” (p172 “Catch a Song” by D. Hoermann & D. Bridges) and play it from memory in the right hand commencing on C, D, F, and G. The examiner will state the starting note, not the key.
C.
THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the three items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 Supplement (Baker): Merrily We Roll Along, Little Bo Peep, Largo, Beautiful Brown Eyes Accent on Keys Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Getting It Together Encore on Leys Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Heel and Toe Hipno (B. Eustace): Ode To Hipno, Jingle Blues Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course: Love Somebody, Largo, Merrily We Roll Along Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): Twinkle Twinkle, Old MacDonald Easiest Piano Course Book 1(John Thompson): The Chimes, Bugles Bastien Series (all): Stealing Second Base, Ten Little Indians
Item 2: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Musical Tales Book 1 (M. Goldston): Upside Down Boogie ‘n’ Blues (Kowalchyk): Bright Lights Boogie, Accent on Keys Level 1 (Accent Publishing): High Tea Primary Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Fanfare Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): London Bridge Hipno (B. Eustace): Mary Rap Easiest Piano Course Book 1(John Thompson): Old MacDonald Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Recital Book Level 1B:The Old Mill, Soaring The Bean Bag Zoo (C. Rollin): My Laughing Chimpanzee
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 3: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Encore on Leys Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Bean Stalk Rag, Dolphins Hipno (B. Eustace): Twinkle Snap Primary Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Monkey Mates Musical Tales Book 1 (M. Goldston): Acrobats in the Trees Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm Publishing): Red River Valley Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Spooky Easiest Piano Course Book 1(John Thompson): Through the Woods Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Level 1A: The Donkey OR: Own Choice - any song at appropriate level
D.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed. A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
E.
to name letter names of notes. to name note values using any correct terminology. to state the numerical value of notes. to recognise and name the treble and bass clefs. to recognise (but not explain) the time signature. to recognise (but not explain) the sharp, flat and natural.
EAR TESTS (10 marks) The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple two-bar phrase played by the examiner which uses quavers, crotchets and minims only. (b) to state which of two notes is higher or lower in pitch, the range of which will be no lower than a minor 3rd and no higher than an octave. (c) to sing any one note correctly in tune after it has been played by the examiner. (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.
JUNIOR GRADE A.
SCALES & TRIADS (10 marks) To be played evenly and from memory. Choose at least 2 scales from the keys of the pieces performed for the examination or alternatively use C, G and F Major scales one octave hands separately, ascending and descending Tonic and Dom. 7th triads played as a chord, hands together using the same keys as scales.
B.
EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) 1. EXERCISE OPTION - Three separate finger-exercises required from either book: Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 2 (Lina Ng): p7 # 8, p8 # 9 and p11 # 5 or A Dozen a Day Book 1: Primary (Choose one exercise from each line below): (a) p14 Cartwheels, p16 Rocking, p17 Ping Pong (b) p10 Tiptoe Running, p15 Jumping Rope, p17 Jump the River (c) p13 Fit as a Fiddle and Ready to go, p18 Fit as a Fiddle and Ready to go
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus 2. MUSICIANSHIP OPTION: Keyboard Transposition. Using the tune 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' (p158 from Catch A Song by D. Hoermann & D. Bridges) to play in the keys of C, G and F majors only, the melody in the right hand (starting on the dominant note) with a left hand accompaniment consisting of the first and fifth notes only of the tonic triad. The left hand accompaniment to be in minims with one chord per bar. The examiner will state the starting note, not the key.
C.
THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the three items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 Supplement (Baker): Banks of the Ohio, Lightly Row, Rivers of Babylon, Edelweiss, Long Long Ago, Marianne, Ode to Joy, Skip to my Lou, Little Jack Horner, Lavender’s Blue Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): Annie’s Song, One More Night, Super Trouper, I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing Hipno (B. Eustace) Scarborough Fair Accent on Keys Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Recital in C Encore on Leys Level 3 (Accent Publishing):Raindrops Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course: Mary Ann, Rock Anywhere, When the Saints, On Top of Old Smoky, Money Can’t Buy Everything D’Groove (B. Eustace): La Bamba Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 2 (Rhythm Publishing): Mickey Waltz Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Sunrise, The TrombonePlayer Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Tiptoes, Finger Twister Item 2: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Imagine Book 1 (Martha Mier): Rain Dance, Lady Bug Waltz, Sunflower Boogie Musical Miniatures (M. Goldston): Rondino Accent on Keys Level 2/Primary Level 2 (Accent Pub): New World Symphony Hipno (B. Eustace): Millennium Primary Level 2 (Accent Publishing): When the Saints Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): Red Indian Dance Easiest Piano Course Book2 (John Thompson): Follow the Leader, Lightly Row, Once Upon a Time, The Wishing Star Bastien Basics Level 1: Bravery at Sea, Sing Bird Sing, Rain Rain, When the Saints The Bean Bag Zoo (C. Rollin): Owl in the Night Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Off the Beat, Going Undercover Item 3: (20 marks) (LH chords or notated bass) Encore on Leys Level 3 (Accent Publishing): Disco Fever Primary Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Rainbow Trout Dance Miniatures (M. Goldston): Little Tango, Swing Your Partner, Ocean Voyage, Catch a Ride, Turtle Troop D’Groove (B. Eustace/Jayday Publishing): Rockin’ On, Pop Goes the Bop Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 1 (Rhythm MP): Long Long Ago Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Mountain Climbing, The Skater, The Dancing Bear, London Bridge, Skip to my Lou Bastien Basics Level 1: Swinging Beat, Spooks, Morning Prelude, Ode to Joy Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): O Lonesome Me Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 1 (Baker): Leaving on a Jet Plane, Mockin Bird Hill, Piano Man, Solitude Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): I’m Grumpy, At the Track OR: Own Choice - any song at appropriate level
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus D.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed. A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
E.
to name letter names of notes. to name note values using any correct terminology. to state the numerical value of notes. to recognise and name the treble and bass clefs. to recognise (but not explain) the time signature. to recognise (but not explain) the sharp, flat, natural, accent, tie, slur.
EAR TESTS (10 marks) The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple three-bar phrase played by the examiner at a moderate tempo using quavers, crotchets and minims only. (b) to state which of two notes is higher or lower in pitch, using any interval within the octave including the minor 2nd. (c) to sing two notes correctly in tune after as played by the examiner. (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.
PRELIMINARY GRADE A.
SCALES & TRIADS (10 marks)
To be played evenly and from memory
C, G and F Major scales - one octave hands separately, ascending and descending. A harmonic minor scale - one octave hands separately, ascending and descending. C, G and F Major Tonic and Dominant 7th triads played as a chord, hands together. A minor Tonic and Dominant 7th triad played as a chord, hands together.
B.
EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) 1. EXERCISE OPTION - Three separate finger-exercises required from either book: Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 2 (Lina Ng): p15 # 5, p18 # 3 and p22 # 3 or A Dozen a Day Book 1: Primary (Choose one exercise from each line below): (a) p20 Cartwheels, p28 Cartwheels up a Hill (b) p21 Jumping on a Sunny, Cloudy Day, p28 Jumping up a Hill, p24 Bouncing a Ball (c) p24 Fit as a Fiddle and Ready to go, p27 Skipping up a Hill, p31 Fit as a Fiddle 2. MUSICIANSHIP OPTION: Keyboard Transposition. Using the tune 'Lucy Locket' (p112 from Catch A Song by D.Hoermann & D. Bridges) to play in the keys of C,F and G Majors only, the melody in the right hand (starting on the dominant note) with a left hand accompaniment using the tonic triad, one chord per bar in minims. The examiner will state the starting note, not the key.
C.
THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the three items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Try to choose pieces in more than one key.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Barzurk (B. Eustace): Chop Rock Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 Supplement (Baker): Shortnin Bread, Oh Susanna, Wooden Heart, Eine Kleine Nachtmusic (main theme) Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): Bad Moon Rising, Imagine, Let it be Complete Keyboard Player Book 2 (Baker): Candle in the Wind, For Once in My Life, What Kind of Fool am I Achiever Level 1 (Accent Publishing): From the Top Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course: When the Saints, Got those Blues C Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 3 (Rhythm MP): Can Can Dance Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): The Giant Steps Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Top C Turvy, Feel the Beat Item 2: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Barzurk (B. Eustace): Sakura Imagine Book 1 (Martha Mier): Little Gray Owl, The Jolly Clown Musical Miniatures (M. Goldston): Prelude, Red-Hot Boogie Achiever Level 1 (Accent Publishing):Marche Slav, Race Day Achiever Level 2 (Accent Publishing): Indian Dance, Willow Bend Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 2 (Rhythm MP): Do Re Mi Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Turkey Bastien Basics Level 2: Sailing, Tarantella, Country Gardens, Marines’ Hymn The Bean Bag Zoo (C. Rollin): I’m a Gorilla, Waddle, Waddle, The Bean Bag Bull Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Creepy Crawlies, Sparky Item 3: (20 marks) LH chords or notated bass Achiever Level 1 (Accent Publishing): Matador Barzurk (B. Eustace): On Top of Old Smokey Just Imagine! Book 1 (M.Mier): Chinese Water Lillies, Little Grey Owl Just Imagine! Book 2 (M.Mier): Monkey on a Carousel, Little White Church Piano Lessons Made Easy Level 3 (Rhythm Publishing): Russian Dance Easiest Piano Course Book 2 (John Thompson): Indian Tom-Toms Bastien Basics Level 2: Old MacDonald Rocks, The Entertainer, Harmonic Blue Complete Keyboard Player Book 1 (Baker): Sometimes When We Touch Complete Keyboard Player Book 2 (Baker):Get Back, Rock around the Clock Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): The Tarantula, Drive OR: Own Choice: any song at appropriate level
D.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed. A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) to name letter names of notes. (b) to name note values using any correct terminology. (c) to state the numerical value of notes. (d) to recognise and name the treble and bass clefs. (e) to recognise and explain the time signature. (f) to recognise and explain sharps, flats, naturals, accents, ties, slurs, staccato and legato.
E.
EAR TESTS (10 marks) - The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple three-bar phrase in 2/4 time played by the examiner at a moderate tempo. (b) to sing any three notes correctly in tune as played by the examiner. (c) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
GRADE 1 A.
B.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands separately) M.M. = 66 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: C, G, F, D Majors A, E, D Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 60 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: C Major.
2.
Chords: Tonic and dominant seventh chords in all above keys, hands separately. (eg. chords required are: C-G7-C, etc or Am-E7-Am, etc)
3.
Broken Chords ascending & descending on all above keys - hands separately eg. C major = CEG, EGC, GCE, CEG, GEC, ECG, CGE, GEC.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Barzurk (B. Eustace): Symphony
Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: Sailing, Wheels Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: Raindrops Keep falling on my Head, Ob La Di - Ob La Da Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 3: You Light Up my Life Complete Keyboard Player The Corrs: Runaway, Not Forgiven Martha Mier Imagine Bk 2: At the Dude Ranch Catherine Rollin Jazz-a-Little Bk 1: Jazz around the Clock Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Recital Bk 3: Chiapanecas Bastien - Pop, Rock & Blues Bk 1: On the Beach, Rock Easy , When the Saints Classics to Moderns Book 2: Chit-Chat (Kabalevsky) Alfreds Level 3: Prelude Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Run, Tikatika
Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Barzurk (B. Eustace): Waltzing Matilda
Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Raggy Blues Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Scoobie Du Wup Achiever Level 2 (M. Gibson): Backyard Grubs, Willow Bend, Supersonics Book 1 (D. McFarlane): Winter’s Day, Coconutty Achiever Level 2 (C. Hansson): Seventh Heaven, Dizzie Lizzie Little Peppers (E. Milne): Rhyme Time, Chase Pepperbox Jazz 1 (E. Milne): Mozzie Children’s Suite Number 1 (M. Hyde): Graceful Dance Little Sketch Book (M. Hyde): Starry Night Kiwi Real Book 2: Bonden Barker
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Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Barzurk (B. Eustace): Motor Mania, Happy Birthday Hal Leonard Pop. Piano Solos Level 3: In The Mood, Chim Chim Cheree Hal Leonard Pop. Piano Solos Level 4: Rainbow Connection, Theme from ET Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano -Pocahontas: Listen with your Heart Best of Martha Mier Bk 2: Taco Rock Step by Step Master Series Level 1(Rhythm MP): The Quiet Stream, The Little Goldfish, Winter Bids Farewell, Love Story, Shanghai Beach All Gold for Easy Piano Bk1(Brimhall): Morning Has Broken, Greensleeves Jazz Menagerie Bk 1 (C. Rollin): Tiger Boogie Microstyles 1 (C. Norton): Down South More Microjazz 1 (C. Norton):: Reggae Microjazz Collection 1 (C. Norton): Short Walk, Rag Time Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Terry Tortellini, Stomp
Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 1 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All term and signs on the score including an explanation of the title of the piece.
GRADE 2 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands separately) M.M. = 80 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: F, Bb, D, A Majors G, B, D Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 60 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: C Major and A Minor.
2.
Chromatic Scale: on D, ONE OCTAVE, hands separately.
3.
Chords: Tonic and Dominant 7th chords in all above keys (except B Min) hands separately. (Eg. chords required are: F-C7-F, etc or Gm-D7-Gm, etc.)
4.
Broken Chords ascending & descending in all above keys (except B Min) hands separately. Eg. C major = CEG, EGC, GCE, CEG, GEC, ECG, CGE, GEC.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus B.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): Prelude - Ave Maria (Option One) Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: Candle in the Wind, Guantanamera Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: Mamma Mia, Star Wars Theme Complete Keyboard Player Bk 4: Greensleeves, When You Wish Upon a Complete Keyboard Player Aust. Songs: I Still Call Australia Home, Love is in the Air, Georgy Girl Complete Keybd Player The Corrs: Dreams, Heaven Knows, Love to Love Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 1: Piano Man, Feeling Groovy, Singing in the Rain, Spanish Harlem Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 2: Top of the World, Every Breath You Take, Strangers in the Night Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: Yesterday Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk1: Seventh Street Blues, Sneaky Business Catherine Rollin Summer Vacation: Bike Ride, Carefree, School’s Out Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Level 4 (Jazz/Rock): Convertible Blues Bastien - Pop Piano Styles Level 3: Good Time Boogie, Summertime Rag Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Loneliness, Synko
Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Two Part Intention, Little Song Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Two for One, Scoobie Du Wup A Little Book of Hours (P. Sculthorpe): Shining Sun Encore on Keys Achiever Level 3 (M. Gibson): Hot Chilli Rock Lucky Dip (D. Holland): Penguins a Waltzing Picture Pieces for Young Pianists (D. Holland): Spanish Guitar, Castle in Spain Patrick Shepherd (NZ): Clocking On More Little Peppers (E. Milne): Bees Knees A Day in the Life of a Dog (S. Chua): Dog Awake J is for Jazz ®. Keane): No More Sleepy Sunday M. Hyde : Four Funny Frogs Kiwi Real Book 2: All I Have, Another Little Waltz Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Funky Chicken, Pretty Piece
Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Barzurk (B. Eustace): Kid Adventure Hal Leonard Easy Piano - Phantom of the Opera: All I Ask of You, Music of the Night Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano -Pocahontas: Steady as a Beating Drum Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano - Aladdin: Friend Like Me, A Whole New World, Prince Ali Hal Leonard Popular Piano Solo Level 3: Beauty & Beast, Glory of Love, Baby Elephant Walk Hal Leonard Pop. Big Note Piano Lion King: Can You Feel the Love Tonight Best of Martha Mier Bk 2: Appaloosa Pony Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 1( Martha Mier): Ragtime Do-si-do Travellin’ Fingers Bk 1 (M. Goldston): Circus Boogie, Swingin’ Pendulum Jazz-a-Little Bk 1 (C. Rollin): Boogie Band, Jam Session Microstyles 2 (C. Norton): Foot Tapper, Giveaway, A Spy Story, Galloping, Metal Merchant Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): A Sad Song Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Walkin’ the Dog, Reflections Microjazz Collection 2 (C. Norton): Open Space
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 2 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All terms and signs on the score
GRADE 3 A.
B.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands separately) M.M. = 100 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: A, E, Bb, Eb Majors B, G, C Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 84 : 2 notes per beat. KEYS: A and E major.
2.
Chromatic Scale: on C, C#, D ONE OCTAVE, hands separately.
3.
Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords in all above keys, hands separately (eg. chords required are: Bb-Eb-F7-Bb etc and Cm-Fm-G7-Cm, etc.)
4.
Arpeggios: TWO OCTAVES hands separately ascending & descending on all above keys - major and minor MM=80: 2 notes per beat.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): Tango-Rama Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: Spanish Eyes, Stardust Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: Isn’t She Lovely, Sunny Complete Keyboard Player Bk 4: Memory, La Cumparsita, Feelings Complete Keyboard Player The Beatles: Penny Lane, Lady Madonna, Norwegian Wood, Ticket to Ride, From Me to You, Lady Madonna Complete Keyboard Player Movie Music:Colours of the Wind, Circle of Life Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 2: He’ll Have to Go, Take the A Train, Patricia, The Entertainer, Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 3: Just the Way You Are, Thank you for the Music, You Light up my Life Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Jelly Bean Rag, Clarinet Blues Martha Mier Romantic Impressions Bk 1: Hold my Hand, Carousel Ride, Morning has Broken, Morning Glories Catherine Rollin Summer Vacation: Sailing, Water Chase, Jazz Hound Alfred’s Basic Piano Lib. Recital Bk 4: Amazing Grace, La Donna e Mobile Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Going Home
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Study in Latin, Count Basics (with improv), Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Summer Rain, Blue Waltz, Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Groove Time ,Mullumbimby Bounce, Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Petite Prelude Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Serenity, Shining Jade Patrick Shepherd (NZ): Valse Triste Lucky Dip (D. Holland): Look in the Mirror A Day in the Life of a Dog (S. Chua): Dog Hungry, Dog Asleep Bogus Boogies (S. Chua): TV Zombie, Skip to the Loo, I’m so Cool Waltz it all About (S. Chua): Numbers 7, 9, 10, 11 A is for Ants, Ants, Ants (R. Keane): The Ape’s Antics Kiwi Real Book 2: Short Shift, Cloud Nine, Crest of a Wave, Kaz Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Battle of the Ants, Funk Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) An introduction or ending may be included in the performance. Hal Leonard Popular Big Note Piano -Pocahontas: Colours of the Wind, Just Around the Riverbend Hal Leonard Easy Piano - Phantom of the Opera: The Phantom of the Opera, Think of Me, The Point of No Return Hal Leonard Pop. Big Note Piano-Aladdin:Arabian Nights, One Jump Ahe Hal Leonard Easy Piano - Beauty & Beast: Something There Andrew Lloyd Webber Easy Piano: Memory, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, J C Superstar, All I Ask of You, Music of the Night Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 1( Martha Mier): Downright Happy Rag Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 3( Martha Mier): Low C Boogie, Worrisome Blues Travellin’ Fingers Bk 2 (M. Goldston): Bourbon St Blues, Bongo Beats, Dancing Boots, The Windmill Microstyles 1 (C.Norton): Fax Blues, Short and Sweet, In the Bag, Heavy Work Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): Farmyard Blues, Dreaming, Steam-Train Blues, Spring Song, Blues Duet Microjazz Collection 2 (C. Norton): Mechanics Rag, Washing Blues Microstyles 2 (C. Norton): Misty Day, Plus Fives, Bubble Gum Microstyles 3 (C. Norton): Sunny Side Up, In the Sun Microstyles 5 (C. Norton): Island Song Jazz Menagerie 2 (C. Rollin): Kitten ‘n’ Mousin on the Keys All Gold for Easy Piano (J. Brimhall) Bk 2: Ebony and Ivory, Something Supersonics Book 2 (D. McFarlane): Salsa Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 3 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All terms and signs on the score
The candidate will give a brief explanation of the style of the own-choice piece presented.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus
GRADE 4 A.
B.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) 1.
Scales (a) Similar motion, ONE OCTAVE (hands together) M.M. = 72 : 4 notes per beat. Dynamics and KEYS: E, B, Eb, Ab Majors C#, F#, C, F Minors (harmonic) (b) Contrary Motion, ONE OCTAVE M.M. = 60 : 4 notes per beat. KEYS: B and E Major
2.
Chromatic Scale commencing on any black key, ONE OCTAVE, hands together
3.
Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords in all above keys, hands separately (eg chords required are: Eb-Ab-Bb7-Eb, etc or Bbm-Ebm-F7-Bbm, etc.)
4.
Arpeggios: TWO OCTAVES hands separately ascending & descending on al l above keys - major and minor. MM=88: 2 notes per beat.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least one of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must be performed using a different registration (voice/rhythm setting).
Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 2: How Deep is Your Love Complete Keyboard Player Bk 4: Bali Hai Complete Keyboard Player The Beatles: Hey Jude, Michelle, This Boy Complete Keyboard PlayerMovie Music:The Living Daylights, Jurassic Park Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: Fascination, Mambo Jambo, Yesterday, All the Girls I’ve Loved Before Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Wild Honeysuckle Rag Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 4: Steamboat Rag Martha Mier Romantic Impressions (KB): At a Sidewalk Café Martha Mier Romantic Impressions (Bk 1): Tahitian Sunset Catherine Rollin Summer Vacation: Running Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Recital Bk 4: The Sloop John B Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Gidgets Gadgets, Gidget Fights Back Item 2: (20 marks) Australian or New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): Millennium Fanfare, Digital Dance Jazzin’ Around 1 (K. Bailey): Disco Kid, Melinda’s Mini-March Jazzin’ Around 2 (K. Bailey): Standard Procedure, Triadic Excursion Jazzin’ Around 3 (K. Bailey): Rif-Raf Rock, Latin Break Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Silken Touch, Al’s Cafe Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Little Ripper Rag Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Winter Sun Peter Shepherd (NZ): Bela Vista Macau Jazz Waltz Solo (K. Bailey): Triplet Falls Pepperbox Jazz 2 (E. Milne): Daylight Robbery Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): The Hunt, Fortress March, Astral Air Bogus Boogies (S. Chua): Bedtime Stomp, Lonesome Blues “B” is for … (R. Keane): Boisterous Boogie Kiwi Real Book 2: Charlie Parker, Computer World Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Fairytale, Autumn Mood
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation should be included in this item. This could be in the form of a sound change or a small improvisation in the melodic line during the performance. Fabtabulous (B. Eustace): For Elise (without optional parts) Pop Hits for Teen Player (D. Coates): You Drive Me Crazy, I Knew I Loved You Something for the Boys (D. Coates):Theme from Batman, I Don’t miss a Thing Andrew Lloyd Webber Easy Piano: Phantom of the Opera, Mr Mistoffelees Jazz, Rock & Blues Bk 4( Martha Mier): Katy’s Dance Signature Series (Martha Mier): Peppermint Rag Travellin’ Fingers Bk 2 (M. Goldston): Ride on a Subway Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): Cycling Microstyles 2 (C. Norton): Numbers 7, 8, 9 Microstyles 3 (C. Norton): Numbers 2, 5, 12 More Microjazz 1 (C. Norton): Blues Lullaby Jazz a Little Bk 2 (C. Rollin): Any piece All Gold for Easy Piano Book 2 (J. Brimhall): Take Five Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Somewhere Beyond, Out on the Town Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 4 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: 1. Key signatures 2. Time signatures 3. Notation - pitch and duration 4. All terms and signs on the score The candidate will give a brief explanation of the style of the own-choice piece presented.
GRADE 5 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, subdominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety.
B.
1.
Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, TWO OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 88 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 100: 2 notes per beat (staccato)
2.
Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords on keys as above.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must include at least one registration change during the performance.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 3: A Woman in Love Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 4: Lollipops and Roses, Feelings, On the Sunny Side of the Street, When you wish Upon a Star Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 2: The Girl From Ipanema Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 3: Love is Blue, Very Thought of You Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: The Power of Love, Don’t Blame Me, I’ll Never Smile Again, When the Going gets Tough Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Beach Buggy Boogie Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 4: Birmingham Blues, Jackson St Blues Martha Mier Romantic Impressions Bk 2: Nocturne Catherine Rollin Circus Suite: Monkey Business, Juggling Act Catherine Rollin Out of This World Bk 1: A Special Place in my Heart, Tender Moments, Space Flight, Thinking of Summer Alfreds’s Piano Library Recital Book Level 4: The Jugglers Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Fusion (B. Eustace): Prelude Jazzin’ Around 1 (K. Bailey): Melissa’s Mood, Waltz for Wendy, Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Boogie Rock Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Time’s Up, Mellow Mood, Left Hand Drive Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Toccatina Peter Shepherd (NZ): Kowloon Harbour Pepperbox Jazz 2 (E. Milne): Run Ragged Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): Nightwalker, Around the World in 2 Minutes Bogus Boogies (S. Chua): Hot and Sassy A Gangster Suite (S. Chua): You Dirty Rat “J” is for …Jazz (R. Keane): Thursday Excursion Kiwi Real Book 2: Bottle Neck, When I see Paris Again Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): The Chase Item 3: (20 marks)
Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation should be included in this item. This could be in the form of a sound change or a small improvisation in the melodic line during the performance. Fabtabulous (B.Eustace): For Elise (with optional parts) Fusion (B.Eustace):SunshadeBoogie (with optional left hand) Easy Piano Encyclopedia (D. Coates): Chariots of Fire, The Rose, If, Whats New Something for the Boys (D. Coates): Theme from the Simpsons, Ragtime Richard Clayderman Piano Anthology:L’Enfant et la Mer, Les Roses de Sable The Best of Simply the Best (M. Brandman): Nikita, Can You Read myMind, I Could be so Good for You, Microstyles 1 (C. Norton): Oriental Flower, Heavy Work Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): In a Hurry Rock Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude IV More Microjazz 2 (C. Norton): Blues Lullaby Jazz Style (C. Rollin): Jazzin’ and Raggin’, Rah, Rah, Rag 4 Hot Hits Vol 27 Gold Ed: Absolutely Everybody, Dare to Dream Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): First Strike
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 5 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks)
This section of the examination is vitally important and should reflect thorough research and knowledge of the music performed in the examination. A well-presented written report on one of the performed examination pieces must be handed to the examiner at the commencement of the examination. The candidate, with the aid of palm notes if necessary, will present a structured and confident oral delivery of the main points in the written report. A mere reading of the report will not be accepted. The examiner may discuss various points with the candidate. Successful candidates will have covered all aspects of the chosen piece in their research including, but not confined to the following areas: (i) All details on the score as for previous grades ie. keys, modulations, terms, note and rest names and values, metronome markings, signs (ii) Adetailed explanation and description of the title of the piece (iii)
The nationality and dates of the composer with interesting and relevant biographical information. Details of the composer's other major works.
(iv) The formal structure of the piece with bar numbers where possible to clearly show the main sections (v) Any unique or special characteristics associated with the piece
GRADE 6 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety. 1.
2. B.
Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, TWO OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 100 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 80: 4 notes per beat (staccato) Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords on keys as above.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must include at least one registration change during the performance. Improvisation is encouraged in all items and mandatory in Item 3. Memory work is also encouraged but not essential. One item is to be played with a backing track.
St Cecilia Digital Piano Syllabus Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 4: Bali Ha’i, Green Eyes, La Cumparsita, Memory Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: Only Love, Big Spender, Close to You Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Slippin Around, Lazy Days Catherine Rollin Ragtime Style: Silent Movie Rag, Fabulous Fingers, Chromatic Express, A Little Latin Beat Popular Piano Solos Book 1 (Wise): From Both Sides Now, Solitaire, Amazing Grace, My Way, Your Song Popular Piano Solos Book 2 (Wise): Close to You, Song for Guy, Music Box Dancer, You Light Up my Life Ragazzi (B.Eustace): Sabre Dance (for digital keyboard)
Item 2: (20 marks) Australian or New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Fusion (B.Eustace): Cosmoses Jazzin’ Around 1 (K. Bailey): Miss Miles, Darren’s Dilemma Jazzin’ Around 4 (K. Bailey): Morning Song Jazzin’ Around 5 (K. Bailey): Faster Blaster Six Sketches (K. Bailey): Reflection The Blues & Boogie Woogie (M. Brandman): Boppin’ Bear Boogie, Blue Gum Boogie Peter Shepherd (NZ): Nocturne Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): Stop That!, The Last Voyage Calling, Vision Serenades (S. Chua): Ciao Baby, Rapunzel Let Your Hair Down M. Hyde: Woodland Sketch C is for ... (R.Keane): Cats are Cute, Cinema Cop’s Car Chase Kiwi Real Book 2: Winter Sun Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Brolga Boogie, Lift Me Up Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation must be included in this item. This could be in the form of a sound change or an improvisation in the melodic line during the performance. Ragazzi (B.Eustace): Greensleeves Easy Piano Encyclopedia (D. Coates): Arthur’s Theme, Send in the Clowns, Arthur’s Theme Richard Clayderman Piano Anthology: Ballad pour Adeline, Moonlight Sonata, Dolannes Melody, Secret of my Love Moods Bk 2 (M. Goldston): Lonely, Triumphant, Confident Latin Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude I, II or III Rock Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude VI Henry Mancini: The Pink Panther, Baby Elephant Walk 4 Hot Hits Vol 27 Gold Ed: The Flame Hal Leonard Piano solos - Pocahontas: Colors of the Wind Jazz Preludes (M. Solal): Prelude I, II Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 6 - Item 4 C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) As per Grade 5 Programme Notes but with more detail as appropriate to the grade
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GRADE 7 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety. 1. Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, 2 OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 100 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 140: 2 notes per beat (staccato) 2. Chords: Tonic, sub-dominant and dominant seventh chords on keys as above. B.
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups. Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must Include at least one registration change during the performance. Improvisation is encouraged in all items and mandatory in Item 3. Memory work is also encouraged but not essential. One item is to be played with a backing track.
Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass Complete Keyboard Player (Baker) Bk 4: Lady in Red, Ain’t Misbehaving, El Cumbanchero, Sunrise sunset Complete Keyboard Player Songbook 4: I Know Him so Well Martha Mier Jazz, Rags & Blues Bk 2: Red Rose Rendevous, Misty Night Complete Piano Rags (S. Joplin): Rose Leaf Rag, Stoptime Rag, Magnetic Rag, Eugenia, Maple Leaf Rag Timeless Piano Standards Bk 3: Up Where We Belong Popular Piano Solos Book 7 (Wise): Basin Street Blues, Blues at Dawn, Fantasy in Blue, Bad Penny Blues, Mood Indigo, Solitude Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) 6 Contemporary Piano Pieces (M. Brandman): Tango Tranquille 6 Contemporary Piano Pieces (M. Brandman): Tango Scenes of Childhood (S. Chua): Death by Pasta A Gangster Suite (S. Chua): Struttin it Around Red Hot Rhapsodies (S. Chua): Transylvanian Stomp Ragazzi (B.Eustace/Jayday Publishing): Tribute to Diana Sonatina (S. Chua): 1st Movement M. Hyde: Earrings from Spain Supersonics Book 3 (D. McFarlane): Lost, Jingle Jangle Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Some form of variation or improvisation must be included in this item. This could be a sound change and/or improvisation in the melodic line. Fusion (B.Eustace) : Beethoven Funky Five Creative Piano Solos (edited by Dan Coates): Fly Me to the Moon, Lover Come Back to Me, Rhapsody in Blue, Body and Soul, Tea for Two Richard Clayderman Piano Anthology: As Time goes By, Le Cygne, Murmures, Guantanamera, Melodie des Souvenirs Popular Piano Solos Bk 3 : Fools Rush In, Peter Gunn Theme, African Waltz Latin Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude VI orVII Rock Preludes (C. Norton): Prelude I or V Jesus Christ Superstar (A. Lloyd-Webber): Memory, I Only Want to Say Hal Leonard Piano solos - Pocahontas: If I Never Knew You Jazz Preludes (M. Solal): Prelude IV, V
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Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 7 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) As per Grade 5 Programme Notes but with more detail appropriate to the grade
GRADE 8 A.
TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) The candidate will precede each piece with the appropriate scale for the key of that piece, played in similar and contrary motion. The candidate will also play the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant 7th triads (chords) appropriate for each piece. A variety of keys must be used. Relative major/minor keys may be included by the candidate in order to allow for variety. 1.
B.
Scales: Similar and Contrary motion, 2 OCTAVES (hands together) played legato or staccato. MM. = 120 :4 notes per beat.(legato) MM = 160: 2 notes per beat (staccato)
FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups.
Rhythm accompaniment must be used in at least two of the four items. At least one item must be played without rhythm accompaniment. Each item must Include at least two registration changes during the performance. Improvisation is encouraged in all items and mandatory in Item 3. Memory work is also encouraged and essential in one item (at least). One item is to be played with a backing track. Item 1: (20 marks) LH chords OR notated bass A Tribute to George Gershwin (Piano Solo arr.): Fascinating Rhythm, I Got Rhythm, Soon, Someone to Watch over Me, Strike Up the Band Ragazzi (B. Eustace): Sabre Dance (piano version) Joy of Ragtime (D. Agay): Maple Leaf Rag, Frog Leg’s Rag, The St Louis Rag Item 2: (20 marks) Australian / New Zealand Composer (LH chords or notated bass) Rock Preludes (Norton): Prelude III Gangster Suite (Chua): The Jig is Up! Red Hot Rhapsodies (Chua): Siesta Spiritus (B. Eustace): Spirit of the Flame Item 3: (20 marks) Contemporary/Pop/Movie Music (LH notated bass) Anthology (Clayderman): Feelings, Le Voyage Dans La Nuit Greatest Hits (Elton John): Rocket Man (adv. arr.) Your Song (adv. arr.) Ragazzi (B. Eustace): House of the Rising Sun The Genius of George Shearing: Moonlight Serenade Item 4: (20 marks) Own Choice/ Own arrangement/Own Composition/Classical The candidate must give the examiner a copy of the music being performed. This can be in an abbreviated form for own arrangement/own composition. Another option for this item is to choose any piece from the SCSM Pianoforte Syllabus - Grade 8 - Item 4. C.
PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) As per Grade 5 Programme Notes but with more detail appropriate to the grade
TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus 2019. If you have applied for this TNPSC CCSE 4 Test 2019 which all set to took place on 1st September 2019, then you should need to start your examination Preparation and first step in examination preparation is to download complete Syllabus & Pattern of that Exam. MASTER SYLLABUS. Lancaster, E.L. And Renfrow, Kenon D., Alfred's Group Piano for Adults. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses in piano performance.