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LEVEL 1

BEGINNING BEGINNING PRELIMINARY TO GRADE 4 PRELIMINARY TO GRADE 4 Objectives Objectives

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

Level 1 examinations.

Section I. Technical work

The candidate is required to demonstrate: The candidate is required to demonstrate:

•

• A comfortable A comfortable and well-balanced seating positionand well-balanced seating position •

• Appropriate hand Appropriate hand and nger and nger shapeshape •

• Accurate and prompt performance Accurate and prompt performance from memory of from memory of all Tall Technicalechnical

Work requested by the examiner Work requested by the examiner

•

• Performance of the TPerformance of the Technical Work at the indicated minimumechnical Work at the indicated minimum

tempo or faster tempo or faster

•

• Independent action of Independent action of the ngersthe ngers

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

arpeggios arpeggios

•

• Controlled co-ordination of Controlled co-ordination of the handsthe hands •

• Systematic ngering in Systematic ngering in scales and scales and arpeggiosarpeggios •

• Controlled, even tone in all TControlled, even tone in all Technical Workechnical Work •

• An increasing range An increasing range of dynamic of dynamic levelslevels •

• A A clear, clear, even,even,legatolegato touch touch

•

• A A crisp, even,crisp, even, staccato staccato touch (Grade 3 and Grade 4) touch (Grade 3 and Grade 4)

• Appropriate phrasing and shaping of each part in the Canon • Appropriate phrasing and shaping of each part in the Canon

(Grade 1) (Grade 1)

Section II. Studies and pieces and Extra lists

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

candidate is required to demonstrate:

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• Accuracy and Accuracy and uencyuency •

• Rhythmic and Rhythmic and metric stabilitymetric stability •

• Articulation Articulation ofoflegatolegato, non-, non-legatolegato and and staccato staccato textures as required textures as required •

• Musical phrasing Musical phrasing and and punctuationpunctuation •

• Development of increasing awareness of the dynamic range ofDevelopment of increasing awareness of the dynamic range of

the piano the piano

•

• Expressive realisation of Expressive realisation of dynamicsdynamics •

• Control of variations in Control of variations in tempo, tone and tempo, tone and touchtouch •

• Control of variations in Control of variations in the tonal balance between the the tonal balance between the handshands • Understanding of the style and character appropriate to each • Understanding of the style and character appropriate to each

work work

•

• Execution of ornaments Execution of ornaments appropriate to appropriate to each style/periodeach style/period

Although the use of the sustaining pedal is encouraged, the Although the use of the sustaining pedal is encouraged, the devel-opment of a

opment of alegatolegatopedalling technique is not demanded in Level 1pedalling technique is not demanded in Level 1 examinations.

examinations.

Extra lists (Grades 2, 3 and 4 only) Extra lists (Grades 2, 3 and 4 only)

• Familiarity with Extra List pieces by performing the whole or • Familiarity with Extra List pieces by performing the whole or

any part of them at the discretion of the examiner any part of them at the discretion of the examiner

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

Aural tests Aural tests

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

Tests’ in the front section of this Manual.

Sight-reading (Grade 1 to Grade 4 only) Sight-reading (Grade 1 to Grade 4 only)

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

the candidate is required to demonstrate:

•

• Accuracy of Accuracy of notes, time notes, time and rhythmand rhythm • Fluency

• Fluency

General knowledge General knowledge

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

this manual.

PRELIMINARY 1560

Section I.

Section I. TecTechnical workhnical work

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

Scales Scales 1.

1.SimiSimilar motiolar motion – two octavesn – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties following properties Scales Scales M Maajjoorr CC, , GG, , DD H Haarrmmoonniic c mmiinnoorr AA, , EE Properties Properties Compass

Compass TTwo octwo octavesaves Minimum tem

Minimum tempopo MM = 100, one note per beatMM = 100, one note per beat Hand co-ordination

Hand co-ordination Hands separatelyHands separately Direction

Direction Ascending, then descendingAscending, then descending Touch

Touch Clear, evenClear, evenlegatolegato

2.

2.ContrContrary motiary motion – one octon – one octaveave

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison) (unison) Scales Scales M Maajjoorr CC H Haarrmmoonniic c mmiinnoorr AA Properties Properties Compass

Compass One octaveOne octave Minimum tem

Minimum tempopo MM = 66, one note per beatMM = 66, one note per beat Hand co-ordination

Hand co-ordination Hands togetherHands together Relationship between hands

Relationship between hands Contrary motionContrary motion Direction

Direction Right hand: ascending, thenRight hand: ascending, then descending

descending

Left hand: descending, then Left hand: descending, then ascending

ascending Touch

Touch Clear, evenClear, evenlegatolegato

Section II. Studies and pieces

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination.

and C, for presentation at examination.

List A List A

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●From AMEBFrom AMEBPiano Preliminary Grade Series 16Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16::

CARLEY, I.

CARLEY, I.Play-partyPlay-party KABALEVSKY, D.

KABALEVSKY, D.Funny event Funny event REINAGLE, A.

REINAGLE, A. Minue Minuet t TELEMANN, G. TELEMANN, G.ViteVite

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●From AMEBFrom AMEBPiano Preliminary Grade Series 15Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15::

KABALEVSKY, D.

KABALEVSKY, D. March- March-likelike and andLullabyLullaby MAYKAPAR, S.

MAYKAPAR, S.PreludePrelude MÜLLER, A.

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AMEB Manual List:

GURLITT, C. Arabesque (Piano repertoire: Etudes Level Two – Kjos) GURLITT, C. Mutiger Knabe Op. 197 (Easy original pieces for

beginners 1 – Bosworth)

GURLITT, C. Study in triplets (First favourite classics Solo Book 2 – Alfred)

GURLITT, C. Allegro (The best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred)

HANNAN, E. Summer rain ( Australian piano music Volume 1 – Currency Press)

HOLLAND, D. Raindrops (Allans)

HOLLAND, D. Minor scale study (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing)

KABALEVSKY, D. Chit-chat [The little twins] No 7 from 24 little pieces Op. 39 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KABALEVSKY, D. The little hedgehog (Piano time pieces 2 – Oxford University Press)

MAYKAPAR, S. Study (Piano time pieces 3 – Oxford University Press 1989 edition only)

MAYS, S. Follow me ( Australian piano music Volume 1 – Currency Press)

SZELENYI, I. arr. EMONTS. Lament (The European piano method Volume 2 – Schott)

WEDGWOOD, P. Surrender (Up grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber) WEDGWOOD, P. Old fashioned minuet (Up grade! Piano grades 0–1

– Faber)

List B

●_{From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16:}

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

●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:

HAYDN, J. German dance HOOK, J. Minuet

KÖHLER, C. Soldier’s song

AMEB Manual List:

CLEMENTI, M. Arietta in C major ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred)

DIABELLI, A. Moderato Op. 125 No 1 DIABELLI, A. Allegretto Op. 125 No 2 DIABELLI, A. Vivace Op. 125 No 7

GURLITT, C. Scherzo (Piano time pieces 3 – Oxford University Press) HÄSSLER, J. Minuetto (Piano repertoire Baroque and Classical Level 1

– Kjos)

OESTEN, T. The merry spring-time Op. 61 No 1 (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone)

RYBA, J. Short invention No 1 and Short invention No 2 (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone)

List C

●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16:

DUNHILL, T. A little hush-song SALTER, L. Hopscotch

SITSKY, L. Jewish folk song

TRAD. arr. EBEN. O, the scent of roses!

DUNHILL, T. The old abbey HYDE, M. The new ﬂute

KABALEVSKY, D. Stubborn little brother KHACHATURIAN, A. Skipping rope

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary – Fourth

Grade) (2002):

CARR-BOYD, A. Staccato imitation

DYLAN JONES, M. Prayer of the swinging mantis MAGEAU, M. Wandering wombat

SITSKY, L. Red Indian hand game song

AMEB Manual List:

ADAIR, Y. The bronze boar (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press)

ADAIR, Y. The elﬁn hill (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press)

ADAIR, Y. The little mermaid (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press)

ADAIR, Y. Thumbelina (Sketches from Hans Andersen – Oxford University Press)

CHAPPLE, B. Hopscotch (Lazy days – Chester)

COLBORNE-VEEL, J. The bicycle boy (Fifteen descriptive pieces for children’s mime and dance – AMC)

DURO, S. Finger joggin’ boogie (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM) DURO, S. A raggy tune (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM)

DURO, S. Up and down the stairs (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM) GARSCIA, J. Allegretto 1st movement from Sonatina Op. 68 No 2

( 2 sonatinas for piano – PWM)

HOLLAND, D. Sea-gulls (Learn the piano Book 2 – EMI Music Publishing)

HYDE, M. Cherry blossom time (Neighbours suite – Alberts) HYDE, M. Gnomes marching (Allans)

KADOSA, P. Allegretto leggiero (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) MILNE, E. Chase (Very easy little peppers – Faber)

MILNE, E. Salt and pepper (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) NORTON, C. Snow scene No 8 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and

Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Struttin’ No 3 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes)

SITSKY, L. Echo song-Russian (Larry Sitsky’s folk songs – Currency Press)

STRAVINSKY, S. Stepping stones (Piano music for children Volume 1 – Peters)

STRAVINSKY, S. Pals (Piano music for children Volume 1 – Peters) WEDGWOOD, P. Antics (Up-grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber) WHITTON, J. Blues ( An alphabet of piano pieces – Stainer and Bell) WHITTON, J. Jazz time ( An alphabet of piano pieces – Stainer and

Bell)

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GRADE 1 1561

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

Scales

1. Similar motion – two octaves, hands together

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

Scales

Major C,G

Harmonic minor A, E

Properties

Compass Two octaves

Minimum tempo MM = 84, two notes per beat Hand co-ordination Hands together

Relationship between hands Similar motion

Direction Ascending, then descending Touch Clear, even legato

2. Similar motion – two octaves, hands separately

Scales

Major D,F

Harmonic minor B, D

Properties

Compass Two octaves

Minimum tempo MM = 84, two notes per beat Hand co-ordination Hands separately

3. Chromatic – one octave

Scales

Chromatic commencing on C, G

Properties

Compass One octave

4. Contrary motion – two octaves

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

Scales

Major C,G

Harmonic minor A, E

Properties

Compass Two octaves

Relationship between hands Contrary motion

Direction Right hand: ascending, then descending

Left hand: descending, then ascending

Touch Clear, even legato

Arpeggios

5. Major and minor broken chords – one octave

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

Broken chords

Major C

Minor A

Properties

Compass One octave

Minimum tempo MM = 48_,three notes per beat

Hand co-ordination Hands separately

Pattern

Canon

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

●From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

DAVIES, E. Two canons KODÁLY, Z. Canon KODÁLY, Z. Canon

SWEELINCK, J. Marchans qui traversez tous le rivage More.

CREWS, R. Almost there KUNZ, K. Canon in F major POZZOLI, E. Canon in C major

AMEB Manual List:

CREWS, R. Canon No 4 (Kanon kapers – 10 easy canons for piano – Warner/Chappell)

HOLLAND, D. Canon in E minor (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing)

KUNZ, M. Canon No 2 (Four short canons from Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales)

KUNZ, M. Canon No 3 (Four short canons from Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales)

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination.

List A

●_{From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:}

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

●From AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:

GRECHANINOV, A. Etude

HANDEL, G. arr. WERETKA. Bourrée KABALEVSKY, D. Riding

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●From AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (First Grade)

(2001):

ANON. Musette

BACH, J.S. Schaffs mit mir BÖHM, G. Minuet

BÖKE, J. Study

CLARKE, J. King William’s march CLARKE, J. Minuet

DANDRIEU, J. The masqueraders DUVERNOY, J. Study

HANDEL, G. Minuet HANDEL, G. Minuet HYDE, M. Study Winter creek ORFF, C. Study

REINECKE, C. Study SCARLATTI, A. Minuet SEIXAS, J. Minuet

AMEB Manual List:

BACH, J.C. [Untitled work] from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 131 (listed as A little air in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BARTÓK, B. Vivace (Best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred) BARTÓK, B. In Dorian mode No 32 from Mikrokosmos Volume I

BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Slow dance No 33 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In Phrygian mode No 34 from Mikrokosmos Volume 1

BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Chorale No 35 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Free canon No 36 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105 BURGMÜLLER, J. La candeur No 1 from 25 easy and progressive

studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. L’arabesque No 2 from 25 easy and progressive studies Op. 100

CLARKE, J. King William’s march ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 1 – Alfred)

CZERNY, C. Study Op. 139 No 24 (Hello, Mister Gillock! Carl Czerny! – Breitkopf und Härtel)

DANDRIEU, J. The ﬁfes (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) DUNCOMBE, W. Trumpet tune ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 1

– Alfred)

DUVERNOY, J. Moderato No 3 from 25 elementary studies for piano Op. 176

GOEDICKE, A. Etude in A minor (Piano time pieces 3 – Oxford University Press)

GRAUPNER, C. Bourrée (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard) HALL, P. Tarantella (Piano time pieces 2 – Oxford University Press) HANDEL, G. Gavotte (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) MARASCO, M. Far away: Canon at the lower 5th (Piano foglio 1: 20

pieces for young pianists – Marasco Music)

RAMEAU, J.-P. Minuet (Classics for pleasure Volume 2 – Fentone) REINAGLE, A. Promenade (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard) SCARLATTI, D. Aria in D minor K 32 ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1

– Alfred)

SCARLATTI, D. Sonata in C major K 73b ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred)

SHEELES, J. Jigg ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press)

TELEMANN, G. Gavotte in C major (Getting to Preliminary – Hal Leonard)

TELEMANN, G. Gigue (First favorite classics Solo Book 2 – Alfred)

List B

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

●From AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:

BEETHOVEN, L. van. Ecossaise für Militärmusik CLEMENTI, M. Allegro

FRANCK, C. Les plaintes d’une poupée MOZART, W. Menuett

AMEB Manual List:

ANDRE, A. Sonatina in C major (Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales)

BEETHOVEN, L. van. Allemande ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press)

DIABELLI, A. Allegretto Op. 125 No 3 (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth)

DUNCOMBE, W. Sonatina in C major ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1 – Alfred)

GOEDIKE, A. Dance (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard)

GURLITT, C. The fair Op. 101 No 8 ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 1 – Alfred)

HÄSSLER, J. Allegro ( Music through time Book 1 – Oxford University Press)

HÄSSLER, J. Tempo di minuetto from Stücke zum Gebrauch für Anfänger Op. 38 (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) HAYDN, J. Menuett (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) KUHLAU, F. Theme and variations (The European piano method

Volume 2 – Schott)

MOZART, L. Minuet ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford University Press)

NEEFE, C. Romanze (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) SCHUBERT, F. Écossaise ( Music through time Book 2 – Oxford

University Press)

STEIBELT, D. Adagio (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard)

List C

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

●_{From AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:}

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

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth

Grade) (2002):

HANNAN, M. Prayer

HISCOCKS, W. The apple bough HOLLAND, D. The ghostly huntsman MAGEAU, M. Forecasts

AMEB Manual List:

ALT, H. I hear a guitar (Piano time pieces 2 – Oxford University Press) BARRATT, C. D minor waltz (Play it again, Chester Volume 2 – Chester) BARTÓK, B. A toyshop tune ( Musical cameos – Allans)

BARTÓK, B. The lost cat ( Musical cameos – Allans)

BARTÓK, B. In Yugoslav style No 40 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Melody with accompaniment No 41 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105

BAILEY, K. Raggy blues (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey)

BRANDMAN, M. Mongolian knights (Contemporary piano method: Twelve timely pieces – Jazzem Music)

CHAPPLE, B. Tango (Lazy days – Chester)

CHUA, S. Waltz it all about I (Sonny Chua piano music Volume I – Allans)

DURO, S. Jaunty blues (Finger joggin’ boogie – ABRSM)

HOLLAND, D. Autumn days (Learn the piano Book 2 – EMI Music Publishing)

HOLLAND, D. March past (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing)

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HOLLAND, D. Two doves in conversation (Learn the piano Book 3 – EMI Music Publishing)

HOULIHAN, P. Albatross (Getting to Grade One – Hal Leonard) HYDE, M. Starry night (Little sketch book – Warner)

MILNE, E. Mozzie (Easy little peppers – Faber)

NORTON, C. A short walk No 16 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Rag time No 21 (The microjazz collection 1 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Down south (rock ballad ) No 6 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

SHOSTAKOVICH, D. March No 1 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 SHOSTAKOVICH, D. In waltz tempo No 2 from Children’s notebook

Op. 69

TILANUS, R. The woodchopper’s limping dance ( Again and again – Broekmans and van Poppel)

TILANUS, R. Opening a window to the dreaming times ( Again and again – Broekmans and van Poppel)

WEDGWOOD, P. Minnie Mouse hits town! (Up-grade! Piano grades 0–1 – Faber)

WHITTON, J. Winter ( Alphabet of piano pieces – Stainer and Bell)

GRADE 2 1562

Scales

1. Similar motion – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales Major G, D, A, F Harmonic minor E, B, D Melodic minor A, E Properties

Compass Two octaves

Hands separately Relationship between hands Similar motion

2. Chromatic – two octaves

Scales

Chromatic commencing on G, D, F

Properties

Compass Two octaves

Scales

Major G, D, A, F Harmonic minor E, D

Properties

Compass Two octaves

4. Arpeggios

Major and minor broken chords – one octave

Broken chords

Major G

Minor E

Properties

Compass One octave

Pattern

Candidates are required to present two Extra List works in addition to the List works.

List A

GRAUPNER, J. Intrada

GRECHANINOV, A. On the bicycle

PASCAL, C. Le quadrille des amateurs de gammes RAMEAU, J.-P. Menuet

●_{From AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:}

ANON. Menuet

BURGMÜLLER, J. Progress MILNE, E. Mister Bumble

●From AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Second Grade)

(2001):

BACH, C.P.E. March BÖKE, J. Study

BURGMÜLLER, J. The wagtail BUTTSTEDT, J. Minuet

CLARKE, J. The Prince of Denmark’s march CLARKE, J. Trumpet tune

COUPERIN, F. The triﬂe

COUPERIN, F. The benevolent cuckoos GRAUPNER, C. Allegro

GURLITT, C. Study HANDEL, G. Fuga

HOLLAND, D. Staccato study (Man on stilts) ORFF, C. Study

PURCELL, H. Hornpipe TELEMANN, G. Jig

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AMEB Manual List:

ANON. Minuet in G major from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 116 (listed as Minuet in G No 8 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

ANON. Minuet in D minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 132 (listed as Minuet in D minor No 9 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

ANON. Menuet in C minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 121 (listed as Minuet No 11 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

ANON. Musette in D major from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 126 (listed as Musette No 12 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

ANON. Menuet in A minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 120 (listed as A little canonic piece No 13 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

ANON. Menuet in Bb major from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 118 (listed as Minuet No 15 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BABELL, W. Rigaudon ( Music through time Book 3 – Oxford University Press)

BACH, J.S. Minuet fait par Mons. Böhm from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach (listed as Minuet No 3 in The children’s Bach – EMI

Music Publishing)

BACH, J.S. So oft ich meine Tobakspfeife from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV 515a (listed as A song of contentment No 4 in

The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BACH, W.F. Menuett (Bach’s sons to Beethoven – Schott) BURGMÜLLER, J. Innocence No 5 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and

progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. Tendre ﬂeur No 10 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. Inquiétude No 18 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and progressive studies Op. 100

DAQUIN, L. Noel (The joy of French piano music – Music Sales) DIEUPART, C. Menuet (The joy of French piano music – Music Sales) DUVERNOY, J. Study No 4 from Elementary studies for piano Op. 176 DUVERNOY, J. Study No 15 from Elementary studies for piano Op. 176 GURLITT, C. Vivace (The best traditional piano études Book 2 – Alfred) HANDEL, G. Bourée (‘Impertinence’) HWV 494 (Getting to Grade Two

– Hal Leonard)

HANDEL, G. Menuett (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) HANDEL, G. Sarabande (Easy Baroque piano music – Schott)

KABALEVSKY, D. Playing ball No 5 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KABALEVSKY, D. A little fable No 9 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KABALEVSKY, D. Prelude No 19 from 24 little pieces Op. 39. KABALEVSKY, D. Vivace (The best traditional piano études Book 2

– Alfred)

MILNE, E. Gold rush (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard)

PACHELBEL, J. Fugue in C major (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) PEZOLD, C. Minuet in G major BWV Anh 114 from Clavierbüchlein

für Anna Magdalena Bach (listed as Minuet I No 5 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

PEZOLD, C. Minuet in G minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach BWV Anh. 115 (listed as Minuet II No 6 in The

children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

PURCELL, H. arr. MILNE. Air in D minor (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard)

PURCELL, H. Hornpipe in Bb major (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard)

TELEMANN, G. Rigaudon (Piano repertoire, Baroque and Classical Level 2 – Kjos)

VANHAL, J. Allegretto (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard)

List B

BACH, J.C. Allegro

BURGMÜLLER, J. Celestial hymn GURLITT, C. Das arme Kind HAYDN, J. Scherzo

●_{From AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:}

BACH, J.C. Tempo giusto GURLITT, C. A little ﬂower HAYDN, J. Finale

KARGANOV, G. Game of patience

AMEB Manual List:

ATTWOOD, T. Sonatina in F major No 3

BEETHOVEN, L. van. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major

BEETHOVEN, L. van. Romanza – Allegretto 2nd movement from Sonatina in G major

CLEMENTI, M. Vivace 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1

DIABELLI, A. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 168 No 3

DIABELLI, A. Rondo – Allegro 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 168 No 3

GURLITT, C. Bolero (Easy original pieces for beginners 1 – Bosworth) GURLITT, C. Longing Op. 140 No 11 ( Melodious masterpieces Book 1

– Alfred)

GRECHANINOV, A. Horse and rider Op. 98 No 5 (Grechaninoff children’s book – Alfred)

GRECHANINOV, A. In a woodland glade Op. 98 No 6 (Grechaninoff children’s book – Alfred)

HÄSSLER, J. Ecossaise in G major No 23 from Stücke zum Gebrauch für Anfänger Op. 38 (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard)

HAYDN, J. Andantino in Eb major (Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales)

HAYDN, J. Minuet in C major ( Music through time Book 1 – Oxford University Press)

LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato from Sonatina in C major Op. 49 No 1 LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major

Op. 49 No 3

LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 66 No 1

LICHNER, H. Allegro ma non troppo 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 66 No 1

LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 66 No 2

LICHNER, H. Moderato 3rd movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 66 No 2

LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 66 No 3

LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegretto grazioso 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 66 No 3

LISZT, F. La cloche sonne S 238

MOZART, W. Menuett in D major K 94

REICHARDT, J. Schäfers Klage (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) SCHUMANN, R. Schnitterlied No 18 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68 TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Legend ( Music through time Book 1 – Oxford

University Press)

VANHAL, J. Sonatina in F major Op. 41 No 2

WASHBURN, R. Valse triste (Piano time pieces Book 2 – Oxford University Press)

List C

GOLDSTON, M. Flamenco dancer MUCZYNSKI, R. Fable

TANSMAN, A. Petite rêverie TRYNES, J. The little clown

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●From AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:

KABALEVSKY, D. Ditty

ROWLEY, A. Miniature prelude and Miniature fugue SCHMITZ, M. Jazz-Invention

●_{From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth}

Grade) (2002):

FORD, A. A brolga behaves like Bartók MILNE, E. Cloak and dagger

SCULTHORPE, P. Singing sun

WHITICKER, M. Speckled grasshopper

AMEB Manual List:

BAILEY, K. Little song (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey)

BAILEY, K. Two part intention (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey)

BARTÓK, B. Five-tone scale No 78 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Gipsy dance ( Musical cameos – Allans)

BARTÓK, B. In Mixolydian mode No 48 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105

BARTÓK, B. In Oriental style No 58 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Méditation No 45 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Melody against double notes No 70 from Mikrokosmos

Volume III BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Melody divided No 66 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Pentatonic melody No 61 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Rhythmic dance (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) BARTÓK, B. The vagabond ( Musical cameos – Allans)

BARTÓK, B. Told at twilight ( Musical cameos – Allans)

BARTÓK, B. Waves No 51 from Mikrokosmos Volume II BB 105 BRANDMAN, M. Canon: Albino koala (Contemporary modal pieces

Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music)

BRANDMAN, M. Charlie’s cheerful chune (Contemporary piano method: Twelve timely pieces – Jazzem Music)

CARR-BOYD, A. Ghosts in the desert ( Australian piano music Volume 2 – Currency Press)

CHAPPLE, B. Lazy days (Lazy days – Chester) CHAPPLE, B. Waltz variations (Lazy days – Chester) CORNICK, M. Blues in two (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) CORNICK, M. Two-part invention (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) EMONTS, F. Little tango (The European piano method Volume 3

– Schott)

GILLOCK, W. Autumn sketch (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) GILLOCK, W. Carnival in Rio (Hello, Mr Gillock! Carl Czerny –

Breitkopf und Härtel)

GILLOCK, W. Yo-yo tricks (Hello, Mr Gillock! Carl Czerny – Breitkopf und Härtel)

KABALEVSKY, D. Ditty No 2 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Schirmer)

KABALEVSKY, D. Night on the river No 4 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

LABURDA, J. Valse No 6 from 10 short dances and airs (Presser) LABURDA, J. Valse lente No 2 from 10 short dances and airs (Presser) MILNE, L. Pale blue (Jazzamatazz – Dubbles)

NETTHEIM, D. An outback lullaby (6 piano solos for Aussie kids – AMC)

NORTON, C. Cheeky (rock ‘n’ roll ) No 8 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Foot tapper (disco) No 4 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. In the bag (Glenn Miller style) No 9 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Open space No 8 (The microjazz collection 2 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Skipping rope (Gospel) No 12 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

PEETERS, F. Chagrin d’enfant (Getting to Grade Two – Hal Leonard) SCHÖNMEHL, M. Melancholy reﬂections (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und

Härtel)

SHOSTAKOVICH, D. The bear No 3 from Children’s notebook Op. 69 SITSKY, L. Russian folk song (Larry Sitsky’s folk songs – Currency

Press)

TILANUS, R. Wanna tell you ( Again and again – Broekmans and van Poppel)

Extra lists:Two pieces required

GRADE 3 1563

Scales

1. Similar motion legato – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales Major A, E, F, Bb Harmonic minor F #_{, D, G} Melodic minor D, G Chromatic commencing on A, E, F Properties

Compass Two octaves

Minimum tempo MM = 63, four notes per beat Hand co-ordination Hands together

2. Similar motion staccato – two octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales Major F Harmonic minor D Melodic minor D Properties

Compass Two octaves

Direction Ascending, then descending Touch Clear, crisp staccato

3. Contrary motion

Scales

Major A, E, F, Bb

Harmonic minor D, G

Properties

Compass Two octaves

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Arpeggios

4. Major and minor broken chords – one octave

Broken chords

Major F

Minor D

Properties

Compass One octave

Pattern

5. Major and minor common chord arpeggios – two octaves

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

Common chord arpeggios

Major (root position only) A, E, F Minor (root position only) A, E, F

Properties

Compass Two octaves

List A

●_{From AMEB Piano Grade 3 Series 16:}

GAYRHOS, E. Phantasiestückchen HELLER, S. Abenddämmerung KREBS, J. Bourrée

ZIPOLI, D. Fughetta

●From AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:

ARNE, T. Presto

BURGMÜLLER, F. La chevaleresque HELLER, S. Etude

●_{From AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Third G rade)}

(2001):

BACH, J.S. Prelude BACH, J.S. Prelude

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

LOEILLET, J. Minuet PURCELL, H. Jig SEIXAS, J. de. Toccata

AMEB Manual List:

ANON. Polonaise in G minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna

Magdalena Bach BWV BWV Anh 119 (listed as Polonaise No 10 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BACH, C.P.E. Minuet (Exceptional classics piano Book 1 – Santorella) BACH, C.P.E. Polonaise in G minor from Clavierbüchlein für Anna

Magdalena Bach BWV Anh 125 (listed as Polonaise No 19 from The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BACH, J.S. Minuet in G minor from Clavier-Büchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BWV 842 (listed as Minuet No 17 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BACH, J.S. Polonaise 5th movement from ‘French’ suite in E major BWV 817

BACH, J.S. Præambulum in C major from Clavier-Büchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BWV 924

BACH, J.S. Prelude in C minor BWV 999

BACH, W.F. Allemande in G minor from Clavier-Büchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BWV 836 (listed as No 18 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

BERTINI, H. Study in D major Op. 100 No 10.

BRANDMAN, M. The ring-tail ‘possum (Contemporary modal pieces Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music)

BRANDMAN, M. The short nosed bandicoot (Contemporary modal pieces Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music)

BURGMÜLLER, J. Le courant limpide No 7 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. La chasse No 9 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. Douce plainte No 16 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. La tarentelle No 20 from Twenty-ﬁve easy and progressive studies Op. 100

COBURN, W. Frolicky rollicky wind (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard)

DUVERNOY, J. Allegretto in A minor No 18 from Elementary studies Op. 176

HANDEL, G. arr. ROBBINS. Gavotte (Exceptional classics piano Book 1 – Santorella)

HANDEL, G. Sonatina in Bb major HWV 585

HELLER, S. Study in C major No 1 from 25 études pour former au sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47

HELLER, S. Study in A minor No 3 from 25 études pour former au sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47

HELLER, S. Study in E minor No 5 from 25 études pour former au sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47

HYDE, M. Staccato study in the Dorian mode (Allans)

KABALEVSKY, D. A little joke No 13 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KABALEVSKY, D. Scherzo No 14 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KRIEGER, J. Gavotte and Bourrée ( Anthology of piano music The Baroque Period Volume 1 – Yorktown)

PURCELL, H. arr. MILNE. Hornpipe in E minor Z T685 (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard)

STÖLZEL, G. Air italien 2nd movement from Suite in G minor (listed as Air italien No 16 in The children’s Bach – EMI Music Publishing)

TELEMANN, G. Scherzino (The joy of Baroque – Yorktown)

TELEMANN, G. Louré ( Anthology of piano music The Baroque Period Volume 1 – Yorktown)

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List B

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

●_{From AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:}

GOEDICKE, A. The comedian GURLITT, C. Ghost story

TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Prière de matin

AMEB Manual List:

attrib. BEETHOVEN, L. van. Allegro assai 1st movement from Sonatina in F major WoO Anh 5/2

attrib. BEETHOVEN, L. van. Rondo – Allegro 2nd movement from Sonatina in F major WoO Anh 5/2

CLEMENTI, M. Allegro 1st movement and Andante 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1

CLEMENTI, M. Andante 2nd movement and Vivace 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1

DIABELLI, A. Moderato cantabile 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 168 No 1

HAYDN, J. Menuet and Trio 3rd movement from Sonata in C major Hob XVI:1

HAYDN, J. Menuetto and Trio (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel) IORDANSKY, M. An old ballad (The joy of Russian piano music

– Yorktown)

KUHLAU, F. Allegro 1st movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 55 No 1

KUHLAU, F. Rondo – Vivace 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 55 No 1

KULLAK, T. Cradle song (Easy classics to moderns Volume 17 – Music Sales)

LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegro grazioso 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 4 No 1

LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 4 No 2

LICHNER, H. Polonaise – Allegro con grazia 3rd movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 4 No 2

LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 4 No 3

LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegretto 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 4 No 3

LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegro 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 49 No 1

LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 49 No 2

LICHNER, H. Rondo – Allegretto grazioso 3rd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 49 No 2

LICHNER, H. Minuet 3rd movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 49 No 3

MENDELSSOHN, F. Romanze (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) MOZART, W. Larghetto 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 5

in F major

MOZART, W. Allegretto in F major K 15a and Menuett in G major K 15c

REBIKOV, V. Shepherd playing his pipe Op. 31 No 8 (The joy of Russian piano music – Yorktown)

SCHUBERT, F. Waltz (Easy classics to moderns Vo1ume 17 – Music Sales)

SCHUMANN, R. Lebhaft 1st movement from Clavier-Sonate in G major Op. 118 No 1

SCHUMANN, R. Wilde Reiter No 8 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68

List C

KABALEVSKY, D. Allegro LANG, C. Cello solo MAYKAPAR, S. Val’s

●From AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:

CHUA, S. Midnight snack

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

●_{From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth}

Grade) (2002):

BRANDMAN, M. Spider on the mirror BROADSTOCK, B. Cool…

HINDSON, M. Gentle giant POLDEN, A. 5 to 4

SYMONS, J. Ambling along

AMEB Manual List:

BARTÓK, B. Neck-Lied from 32 piano pieces (Boosey and Hawkes) BARTÓK, B. Märchen from 32 piano pieces (Boosey and Hawkes) BARTÓK, B. Hungarian matchmaking song No 74 from Mikrokosmos

Volume III BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Triplets No 75 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In three parts No 76 from Mikrokosmos Volume III

BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Little study No 77 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Melody with interruptions No 83 from Mikrokosmos

Volume III BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Merriment No 84 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BAILEY, K. Breezin’ (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey)

BAILEY, K. Study in Latin (Jazzin’ around 2 – Bailey)

CORNICK, M. Waltz for Michael (Easy jazzy piano – Universal) CORNICK, M. Ragtime (Easy jazzy piano – Universal)

GILLOCK, W. Castanets (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) HANSEN, J. Counting sheep (Whisper time: Elementary and intermediate

piano solos – Waterloo Music)

HOLLAND, D. Tango time (Lucky dip – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. Holiday time (Tale of a mouse – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. Sailor song (Tale of a mouse – EMI Music Publishing) KABALEVSKY, D. Waltz No 23 from 24 little pieces Op. 39

KABALEVSKY, D. Old dance No 7 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. Sad story No 6 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. Toccatina No 12 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KHACHATURIAN, A. Melody (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) MARASCO, M. I can’t dance (Piano foglio 1: 20 pieces for young pianists

– Marasco Music)

MAYKAPAR, S. Fleeting vision (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard) NORTON, C. Hideaway (Rumba) No 15 (The microstyles collection –

Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. A charmer (Rumba) No 19 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. A spy story (Funky rock) No 25 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. On the run (Rhythm and blues) No 28 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Misty day (Waltz) No 7 (The microstyles collection 2 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Feeling lazy (Rock ballad) No 17 (The microstyles collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Mechanics rag No 4 (The microjazz collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes)

PASCAL, C. A real rumba from Cuba No 12 (Lisette’s album – Durand) SCULTHORPE, P. Koori dancing No 5 ( A little book of hours – Faber) SCULTHORPE, P. Sea chant No 1 (Two easy pieces – Faber)

SCULTHORPE, P. Left bank waltz No 2 (Two easy pieces – Faber) SHOSTAKOVICH, D. Funny story No 4 from Children’s notebook

Op. 69

SHOSTAKOVICH, D. Sad story No 5 from Children’s notebook Op. 69

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GRADE 4 1564

Scales

1. Similar motion legato – four octaves

Scales

Major A,E,Bb , Eb

Harmonic minor F #_{, C} #_{, G, C}

Melodic minor F #_{, G, C}

Chromatic commencing on A, E, Bb Eb

Properties

Compass Four octaves

Dynamic level _All

_p

All

_f

2. Similar motion staccato – four octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties Scales Major A Harmonic minor F # Melodic minor F # Properties

Direction Ascending, then descending Touch Clear, crisp staccato

Dynamic level _All

_F

Scales

Major A,E,Bb , Eb

Harmonic minor F #_{, G, C} Properties

Compass Two octaves

Arpeggios

4. Major and minor common chord arpeggios – four octaves

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

Common chord arpeggios

Major (root position only) A, E, Bb , Eb

Minor (root position only) A, E, Bb

Properties

Candidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B and C, for presentation at examination.

List A

BACH, J.S. Præludium FARRENC, J. Etude

PASCAL, C. Grand bal chez le petit roi TELEMANN, G. Leichte Fuge

●_{From AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:}

HYDE, M. Melody for the left hand KABALEVSKY, D. Dance

MAYKAPAR, S. At the blacksmith SCARLATTI, D. Sonata

●From AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Fourth Grade)

(2001):

BARTÓK, B. Study in chords BERTINI, H. Study

BOISMORTIER, J. de. The shuttle BLOW, J. Fugue CZERNY, C. Study FISCHER, J. Chaconne HANDEL, G. Aria HANDEL, G. Prelude HOEY, D. Phrygian JONES, R. Jig KIRNBERGER, J. Fanfare LEMOINE, A. Study

RAMEAU, J.-P. The happy lady TELEMANN, G. Allegro ZIPOLI, D. Little verse

AMEB Manual List:

BACH. J.C.F. Trio (The joy of Baroque – Yorktown) BACH, J.S. Invention No 1 in C major BWV 772 BACH, J.S. Invention No 4 in D minor BWV 775

BACH, J.S. Gavotte I 5th movement from ‘English’ suite in G minor BWV 808

BACH, J.S. Little prelude in E minor BWV 938 BACH, J.S. Little prelude in D minor BWV 940 BACH, J.S. Little prelude in E minor BWV 941

BRANDMAN, M. The wombat (Contemporary modal pieces – Levels 2 to 3 – Jazzem Music)

BURGMÜLLER, J. L’harmonie des anges No 21 from 25 easy progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. Le retour No 23 from 25 easy progressive studies Op. 100

BURGMÜLLER, J. L’hirondelle No 24 from 25 easy progressive studies Op. 100

CONCONE, J. Allegro brillante Op. 24 No 25 ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 3 – Alfred)

GURLITT, C. A steadfast resolve Op. 131 No 13 ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 3 – Alfred)

HANDEL, G. Sarabande 3rd movement from Suite in D minor HWV 447

HANDEL, G. Courante from Suite/Sonata in F major HWV 427 HELLER, S. Etude in C major No 1 from 30 progressive studies for

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HELLER, S. Etude in A minor No 3 from 30 progressive studies for piano Op. 46

HELLER, S. Etude in E minor No 7 from 30 progressive studies for piano Op. 46

HELLER, S. Etude in B minor No 11 from 30 progressive studies for piano Op. 46

HELLER, S. Etude in D minor No 23 from 30 progressive studies for piano Op. 46

HELLER, S. Study in Eb major Op. 47 No 21 HELLER, S. Study in Ab major Op. 47 No 23

HELLER, S. Tziganyi (2) No 17 from Notenbuch für Klein und Groß Op. 138 (listed as The gypsies in Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 2 – Alfred)

KABALEVSKY, D. Etude in A minor No 3 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KABALEVSKY, D. Meadow dance No 17 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KABALEVSKY, D. The chase No 21 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 (Boosey and Hawkes)

KÖLLING, C. Fluttering leaves Op. 147 No 2 (Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 2 – Alfred)

PURCELL, H. Air (Easy Baroque piano music – Schott)

PURCELL, H. arr. MILNE. Festival rondo (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard)

ROLLIN, C. Sparks (The new virtuoso Book 1 – Alfred)

SCARLATTI, D. Sonata in G major K 63 ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Book 3 – Alfred)

SCHUMANN, R. Kleine Studie No 14 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68.

TELEMANN, G. Bourrée ( Anthology of piano music – The Baroque period Volume 1 – Yorktown)

List B

ALKAN, C. La vision BURGMÜLLER, J. Gewitter CZERNY, C. Rondo

SCHUMANN, R. Sizilianisch

GADE, N. Boy’s merry go round HAYDN, J. Minuet

MUSORGSKY, P. Une larme

AMEB Manual List:

BACH, C.P.E. La Lott H 80/Wq 117/18 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press)

BACH, C.P.E. La Xénophon H 123/Wq 117/29 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press)

BACH, C.P.E. Les langueurs tendres H 110/Wq 117/30 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press)

BACH, C.P.E. La Gabriel H 97/Wq 117/35 (C.P.E. Bach: 23 pièces characteristiques – Oxford University Press)

BEETHOVEN, L. van. Bagatelle in D major Op. 33 No 6 BURGMÜLLER, J. Rondo alla turca Op. 68

CHOPIN, F. Mazurka in C major Op. 67 No 3 CHOPIN, F. Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No 4 CHOPIN, F. Prelude in B minor Op. 28 No 6

CLEMENTI, M. Allegretto 1st movement and Allegretto 2nd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 36 No 2 CLEMENTI, M. Allegretto 2nd movement and Allegro 3rd

movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 36 No 2

CLEMENTI, M. Spiritoso 1st movement and Un poco adagio 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 3

DUSSEK, J. Allegro non tanto 1st movement and Rondo – Allegretto: Tempo di minuetto 2nd movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 20 No 1

GRIEG, E. Alfedans No 4 from Lyriske småstykker Op. 12

GURLITT, C. 2nd movement from Sonatina No 2 from Six sonatinas Op. 54

HAYDN, J. Allegro 1st movement from Divertimento in C major Hob XVI:1

HAYDN, J. Andante 3rd movement and Allegro 4th movement from Sonata in G major Hob XVI:8

HAYDN, J. Finale – Presto 3rd movement from Sonata in D major Hob XVI:24

KUHLAU, F. Allegro 1st movement from Sonatina in G major Op. 20 No 2

KUHLAU, F. Allegro con spirito 1st movement from Sonatina in F major Op. 20 No 3

KUHLAU, F. Allegro con spirito 1st movement or Allegretto grazioso 2nd movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 55 No 3

MAYKAPAR, S. The turbulent waters Op. 33 No 1 ( Masterpieces with ﬂair! Volume 3 – Alfred)

MOZART, W. Allegro 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 1 in C major

MOZART, W. Allegro 4th movement from Viennese sonatina No 1 in C major

MOZART, W. Andante 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 4 in Bb major

MOZART, W. Allegro 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 6 in C major

MOZART, W. Allegro 4th movement from Viennese sonatina No 6 in C major

SCHUMANN, R. Kleine Romanze No 19 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68

TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Chant de l’alouette No 22 from Album pour enfants Op. 39

List C

CARR, E. Doves of peace

TAKÁCS, J. Spanische Eseltreiber TANSMAN, A. Le petit oiseau

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

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth

Grade) (2002):

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

AMEB Manual List:

ALEXANDER, D. Toccata brillante (The best of Dennis Alexander – Alfred)

BAILEY, K. Triplet falls (Bailey)

BARTÓK, B. Tanzlied from 32 piano pieces (Boosey and Hawkes) BARTÓK, B. Variations No 87 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In Russian style No 90 from Mikrokosmos Volume III

BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Once upon a time No 94 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Jolts No 96 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105 BARTÓK, B. In folksong style No 100 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV

BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Wrestling No 108 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Bulgarian rhythm No 113 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV

BB 105

BARTÓK, B. Song No 116 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 BARTÓK, B. Triads No 120 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105 DELLO JOIO, N. Prayer of the matador No 2 from Lyric pieces for the

young (The Boosey and Hawkes 20th century piano collection from 1945 – Boosey and Hawkes)

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EDWARDS, R. Lento No 4 from Five little piano pieces (Universal) GOEDICKE, A. Miniature Op. 8 No 7

GRIEG, E. Klokkeklang No 6 from Lyrische Stücke Op. 54 HOLLAND, D. Popcorn (Lucky dip – EMI Music Publishing) HOLLAND, D. The lost seagull (Lucky dip – EMI Music Publishing) HUNTER, G. Boogie No 1 ( Authentic boogie and blues – Opus) KABALEVSKY, D. March No 15 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. Ballade No 16 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. War dance No 19 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 KABALEVSKY, D. A short story No 20 from 30 pieces for children

Op. 27

KABALEVSKY, D. A tale No 22 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27 MILNE, E. Vendetta (Pepperbox jazz Book 2 – Faber)

NORTON, C. Any two of Rhapsody (Romantic piano style) No 11, Piano exchange rag (4/4 ragtime) No 20, A whimsy (12/8 ragtime) No 26, Oriental ﬂower (Slow waltz) No 29, Plus ﬁves (5/4 jazz) No 35, Hebridean song (Slow waltz) No 36, Habanera (Habanera style) No 37, Heavy work (Mancini stomp) No 38, Clock rock (Boogie/

Rock ‘n’ roll) No 40 or Rocking turkey (Half time rock) No 43 (The microstyles collection – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Alone No 35 (The microjazz collection 2 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Haiku No 20 (The microjazz collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes)

NORTON, C. Wombling No 22 (The microjazz collection 3 – Boosey and Hawkes)

ROCHEROLLE, E. The court jester (7 scenes – Kjos)

SHOSTAKOVICH, D. A clockwork doll No 6 from Children’s notebook Op. 69

WHIFFIN, L. Dreaming ( Australian piano music Volume 3 – Currency Press Sydney)

YEAGER, J. Dancero (Romantic moods – Kjos)

LEVEL 2

DEVELOPING GRADE 5 TO GRADE 8, CERTIFICATE OF PERFORMANCE

Objectives

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

The candidate is required to demonstrate:

• Comfortable and well-balanced seating position • Appropriate hand and nger shape

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all Technical

Work requested by the examiner

• Performance of the Technical Work at the indicated minimum

tempo or faster

• Independent action of the ngers

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

arpeggios

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

and in thirds and sixths

• Systematic ngering in scales and arpeggios • Controlled, even tone in all Technical Work • An increasing range of dynamic levels

• Controlled gradations and contrasts of tone as required for each

grade

• Clear, even, articulation of the notes • A clear, even,legato touch

• A crisp, even, staccato touch

• A clean double octave technique with relaxed wrist action (with

allowance being made according to the size of the hand)

Section II. Studies and pieces and Extra lists

Through a programme of four works drawn from the lists, the can-didate is required to demonstrate:

• Accuracy and uency

• Rhythmic and metric stability

• Articulation oflegato, non-legato and staccato textures as required • Musical phrasing and punctuation

• A wide dynamic range

• Renement and subtlety of style, texture, and tone quality and

colour

• Expressive realisation of dynamics

• Control of variations in balance between the hands and clarity of

part playing

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

performance practices

• Execution of ornaments appropriate to each style/period • Reliable pedalling technique

• Effective use of the sustaining pedal to create specic colours and

textures

• Use of theuna corda pedal where appropriate

Extra lists (Grades 5, 6, & 7 only)

• Familiarity with Extra Lists pieces by performing the whole or

any part of them at the discretion of the examiner

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

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

Sight-reading

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

• Accuracy of notes, time and rhythm • Fluency at the tempo indicated

• Dynamics, articulation and style as indicated • Use of the sustaining pedal where appropriate General knowledge

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