Exam Structure
Piano Practical

The exam is divided into three sections: pieces, technical work, and supporting tests.

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

The technical work includes scales, arpeggios and other forms of exercises for a sectional total of 16 marks. In the area of supporting tests, the candidate can choose any two of the following tests, including sight-reading, aural and improvisation. Each individual test amounts to 12 marks, for a sectional total of 24 marks.

Pieces

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

Technical work and Supporting tests

Candidates needs to perform their Technical work and Supporting tests on our platform in the Real time recording format.

Items
Max. marks
Piece 1
(1 piece chosen from List A or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
20
Piece 2
(1 piece chosen from List B or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
20
Piece 3
(1 piece chosen from List C or a piece from a regulated exam board at the same grade level)
20
Technical Work
16
Supporting Tests
(Choose any two: • Sight reading • Aural • Improvisation)
24
(12 each)
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
Marking Scheme
for
Technical Work
Total Marks
Attainment level:
Combined
Maximum Mark:
16
Total Marks
Attainment level:
14-16
Distinction
12-13
Merit
10-11
Pass
9 or lower
Below Pass
Marking Scheme
for
Supporting Tests
Total Marks
Attainment level:
Combined
Maximum Mark:
24
Total Marks
Attainment level:
20-24
Distinction
18-19
Merit
14-17
Pass
13 or lower
Below Pass
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