Piano Grade 10-6 Course A

Examination Procedure

Grades 10-8: 15 minutes, Grades 7-6: 18 minutes

- Free Selection: Candidates prepare and play two pieces

- Compulsory Piece: Candidates prepare and play one piece from the Compulsory Piece List

Note:
Pieces should be chosen carefully from a variety of composers, eras, countries, styles, forms etc. to present a balanced program.
Etudes and exercise pieces are basically not suitable for Free Selection. However, etudes that have high musical value may be chosen. Candidates and teachers should use discretion when making their choices.
A suite, sonatina etc. will be counted as one piece even if the candidate plays one or all of the pieces (movements).
With regard to repeats, follow the guidelines as below;
- a) Sonata, Sonatina etc. --- without repeat
- b) Pieces in which the musical meaning can be expressed without repeat --- without repeat
- c) Pieces in which the repeat is needed to be musical --- with repeat
- 　Follow the examiner’s instruction if you are not sure whether you should omit a repeat.
Candidates are recommended to bring scores of the pieces prepared. Examiners may use the scores when giving comments.
Performing from memory is optional but advisable.
Performances may be cut due to time constraints. This will not affect the evaluation.
Free Selection pieces may be chosen from any published piano music, including the Pianoforte textbooks. However, the same piece cannot be selected as both Free Selection and Compulsory.