Exam Structure
Piano Performance

The candidate must perform four pieces and each is worth 20 marks. Candidates can either choose to perform 1 piece from each of the four lists (A, B, C and D)

Pieces

Candidates may choose do their exam in the Real time recording format or upload their Recorded exam performances onto our platform.

Grade
Items
Max. marks
Piece 1
(1 piece chosen from List A or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
25
Piece 2
(1 piece chosen from List B or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
25
Piece 3
(1 piece chosen from List C or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
25
Piece 4
(1 piece chosen from List D or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
25
Total Marks : 100
Total Marks
Attainment level:
Total Marks
Attainment level:
85-100
Distinction
75-84
Merit
60-74
Pass
59 or lower
Below Pass
Marking Scheme
for
Pieces
Total Marks
Attainment level:
Combined
Maximum Mark:
20
Total Marks
Attainment level:
17-20
Distinction
15-16
Merit
12-14
Pass
11 or lower
Below Pass
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