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LEVEL 1BEGINNING

PRELIMINARY TO GRADE 4

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

Section I. Technical workThe candidate is required to demonstrate:• Acomfortableandwell-balancedseatingposition• Appropriatehandandfingershape• AccurateandpromptperformancefrommemoryofallTechnical

Work requested by the examiner• Performanceof theTechnicalWorkat the indicatedminimum

tempo or faster• Independentactionofthefingers• Smooth passing of the thumb under the hand in scales and

arpeggios• Controlledco-ordinationofthehands• Systematicfingeringinscalesandarpeggios• Controlled,eventoneinallTechnicalWork• Anincreasingrangeofdynamiclevels• Aclear,even,legato touch• Acrisp,even,staccato touch (Grade 3 and Grade 4)• Appropriate phrasing and shaping of each part in the Canon

(Grade 1)

Section II. Studies and pieces and Extra listsThrough a programme of three works drawn from the lists, the candidate is required to demonstrate:• Accuracyandfluency• Rhythmicandmetricstability• Articulationoflegato, non-legato and staccato textures as required• Musicalphrasingandpunctuation• Developmentof increasingawarenessofthedynamicrangeof

the piano• Expressiverealisationofdynamics• Controlofvariationsintempo,toneandtouch• Controlofvariationsinthetonalbalancebetweenthehands• Understanding of the style and character appropriate to each

work • Executionofornamentsappropriatetoeachstyle/periodAlthough the use of the sustaining pedal is encouraged, the devel-opment of a legato pedalling technique is not demanded in Level 1 examinations.

Extra lists (Grades 2, 3 and 4 only)• FamiliaritywithExtraList pieces byperforming thewholeor

any part of them at the discretion of the examiner

Section III. Aural tests, Sight-reading, General knowledgeAural testsThe 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 (Grade 1 to Grade 4 only)Through the performance of a previously unseen piece of music, the candidate is required to demonstrate:• Accuracyofnotes,timeandrhythm• Fluency

General knowledgeThe 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.

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Section I. Technical workPlease refer to syllabus objectives at the beginning of this level.

Scales

1. Similar motion – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor C, G, DHarmonic minor A, EPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 100, one note per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

2. Contrary motion – one octaveAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison)ScalesMajor CHarmonic minor APropertiesCompass One octaveMinimum tempo MM = 66, one note per beatHand co-ordination Hands togetherRelationship between hands Contrary motionDirection Right hand: ascending, then

descendingLeft hand: descending, then ascending

Touch Clear, even legato

Section II. Studies and piecesCandidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B, and C, for presentation at examination.

List A●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 16:

CARLEY, I. Play-partyKABALEVSKY, D. Funny eventREINAGLE, A. MinuetTELEMANN, G. Vite

●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:KABALEVSKY, D. March-like and LullabyMAYKAPAR, S. PreludeMÜLLER, A. Study

This document is intended for personal use only DO NOT PHOTOCOPY

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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. QuadrilleHOOK, J. GavottaMOZART, W. MenuettREINECKE, C. Elegy

●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:HAYDN, J. German danceHOOK, J. MinuetKÖHLER, C. Soldier’s song

AMEB Manual List:CLEMENTI, M. Arietta in C major (Melodious masterpieces Book 1

– Alfred)DIABELLI, A. Moderato Op. 125 No 1DIABELLI, A. Allegretto Op. 125 No 2DIABELLI, A. Vivace Op. 125 No 7GURLITT, 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-songSALTER, L. HopscotchSITSKY, L. Jewish folk songTRAD. arr. EBEN. O, the scent of roses!

●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:DUNHILL, T. The old abbeyHYDE, M. The new fluteKABALEVSKY, D. Stubborn little brotherKHACHATURIAN, A. Skipping rope

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary – Fourth Grade) (2002):CARR-BOYD, A. Staccato imitationDYLAN JONES, M. Prayer of the swinging mantisMAGEAU, M. Wandering wombatSITSKY, 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

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Scales

1. Similar motion – two octaves, hands togetherAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor C, GHarmonic minor A, EPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 84, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands togetherRelationship between hands Similar motionDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

2. Similar motion – two octaves, hands separatelyAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor D, FHarmonic minor B, DPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 84, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

3. Chromatic – one octaveAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesChromatic commencing on C, GPropertiesCompass One octaveMinimum tempo MM = 84, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

4. Contrary motion – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison)ScalesMajor C, GHarmonic minor A, EPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 66, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands togetherRelationship between hands Contrary motionDirection Right hand: ascending, then



Arpeggios

5. Major and minor broken chords – one octaveAll of the following broken chords are to be prepared with the following properties, according to the following patternBroken chordsMajor CMinor APropertiesCompass One octaveMinimum tempo MM = 48, three notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legatoPattern

CanonCandidates 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 canonsKODÁLY, Z. CanonKODÁLY, Z. CanonSWEELINCK, J. Marchans qui traversez tous le rivage More.

●From AMEB Piano Preliminary Grade Series 15:CREWS, R. Almost thereKUNZ, K. Canon in F majorPOZZOLI, E. Canon in C major

AMEB Manual List:CREWS, R. Canon No 4 (Kanon kapers – 10 easy canons for piano

– Warner/Chappell)CREWS, R. Canon No 6 (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)


List A●From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

BACH, J.S. Schaffs mit mirGURLITT, C. The millSALTER, L. The swingTELEMANN, G. Gayement

●From AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:GRECHANINOV, A. EtudeHANDEL, G. arr. WERETKA. BourréeKABALEVSKY, D. Riding


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●From AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (First Grade) (2001):ANON. MusetteBACH, J.S. Schaffs mit mirBÖHM, G. MinuetBÖKE, J. StudyCLARKE, J. King William’s marchCLARKE, J. MinuetDANDRIEU, J. The masqueradersDUVERNOY, J. StudyHANDEL, G. MinuetHANDEL, G. MinuetHYDE, M. Study Winter creekORFF, C. Study REINECKE, C. StudySCARLATTI, A. MinuetSEIXAS, 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 105BARTÓK, B. Slow dance No 33 from Mikrokosmos Volume I BB 105BARTÓK, B. In Phrygian mode No 34 from Mikrokosmos Volume 1

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

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

studies Op. 100CLARKE, 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. 176GOEDICKE, 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●From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

HASLINGER, T. SonatinaMOZART, W. MenuettPLEYEL, I. MinuetSMETANA, B. Toccata

●From AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:BEETHOVEN, L. van. Ecossaise für MilitärmusikCLEMENTI, M. AllegroFRANCK, C. Les plaintes d’une poupéeMOZART, 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●From AMEB Piano Grade 1 Series 16:

KABALEVSKY, D. ClowningMILNE, E. Rhyme timePOE, J. Poseidon’s throneSALTER, L. Barcarolle

●From AMEB Piano First Grade Series 15:BARTÓK, B. GameLADD, I. Light blue TREMAIN, R. Ghosts

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):HANNAN, M. PrayerHISCOCKS, W. The apple boughHOLLAND, D. The ghostly huntsmanMAGEAU, 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 105BARTÓK, B. Melody with accompaniment No 41 from Mikrokosmos

Volume II BB 105BAILEY, 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

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

Op. 69TILANUS, 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)

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Scales

1. Similar motion – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor G, D, A, FHarmonic minor E, B, DMelodic minor A, EPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 108, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands together

Hands separatelyRelationship between hands Similar motionDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

2. Chromatic – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesChromatic commencing on G, D, FPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 108, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

3. Contrary motion – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison)ScalesMajor G, D, A, FHarmonic minor E, DProperties

Compass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 80, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands togetherRelationship between hands Contrary motionDirection Right hand: ascending, then


Touch Clear, even legato4. Arpeggios

Major and minor broken chords – one octaveAll of the following broken chords are to be prepared with the following properties, according to the following patternBroken chordsMajor GMinor EPropertiesCompass One octaveMinimum tempo MM = 76, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legatoPattern


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


GRAUPNER, J. IntradaGRECHANINOV, A. On the bicyclePASCAL, C. Le quadrille des amateurs de gammes RAMEAU, J.-P. Menuet

●From AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:ANON. MenuetBURGMÜLLER, J. ProgressMILNE, E. Mister Bumble

●From AMEB Piano Studies and Baroque works (Second Grade) (2001):BACH, C.P.E. MarchBÖKE, J. StudyBURGMÜLLER, J. The wagtailBUTTSTEDT, J. MinuetCLARKE, J. The Prince of Denmark’s marchCLARKE, J. Trumpet tuneCOUPERIN, F. The trifleCOUPERIN, F. The benevolent cuckoosGRAUPNER, C. AllegroGURLITT, C. StudyHANDEL, G. FugaHOLLAND, D. Staccato study (Man on stilts)ORFF, C. StudyPURCELL, H. HornpipeTELEMANN, 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. 100BURGMÜLLER, J. Tendre fleur No 10 from Twenty-five easy and

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

progressive studies Op. 100DAQUIN, 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. 176DUVERNOY, J. Study No 15 from Elementary studies for piano Op. 176GURLITT, 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)


BACH, J.C. AllegroBURGMÜLLER, J. Celestial hymnGURLITT, C. Das arme Kind HAYDN, J. Scherzo

●From AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:BACH, J.C. Tempo giustoGURLITT, C. A little flowerHAYDN, J. Finale KARGANOV, G. Game of patience

AMEB Manual List:ATTWOOD, T. Sonatina in F major No 3BEETHOVEN, L. van. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in

G majorBEETHOVEN, L. van. Romanza – Allegretto 2nd movement from

Sonatina in G majorCLEMENTI, M. Vivace 3rd movement from Sonatina in C major

Op. 36 No 1DIABELLI, A. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in

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

C major Op. 168 No 3GURLITT, 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 1LICHNER, H. Moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in F major

Op. 49 No 3LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in

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

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

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

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

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

Sonatina in G major Op. 66 No 3LISZT, F. La cloche sonne S 238MOZART, W. Menuett in D major K 94REICHARDT, J. Schäfers Klage (Toll in Moll – Breitkopf und Härtel)SCHUMANN, R. Schnitterlied No 18 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68TCHAIKOVSKY, P. Legend (Music through time Book 1 – Oxford

University Press)VANHAL, J. Sonatina in F major Op. 41 No 2WASHBURN, R. Valse triste (Piano time pieces Book 2 – Oxford

University Press)


GOLDSTON, M. Flamenco dancerMUCZYNSKI, R. FableTANSMAN, A. Petite rêverie TRYNES, J. The little clown


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●From AMEB Piano Second Grade Series 15:KABALEVSKY, D. DittyROWLEY, A. Miniature prelude and Miniature fugueSCHMITZ, M. Jazz-Invention

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):FORD, A. A brolga behaves like BartókMILNE, E. Cloak and daggerSCULTHORPE, P. Singing sunWHITICKER, 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 105BARTÓK, B. Gipsy dance (Musical cameos – Allans)BARTÓK, B. In Mixolydian mode No 48 from Mikrokosmos Volume II

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

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

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

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

BB 105BARTÓK, 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 105BRANDMAN, 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. 69SITSKY, 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


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Scales

1. Similar motion legato – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor A, E, F, BbHarmonic minor F#, D, GMelodic minor D, GChromatic commencing on A, E, FPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 63, four notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands together

Hands separatelyRelationship between hands Similar motionDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

2. Similar motion staccato – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor FHarmonic minor DMelodic minor DPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 80, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, crisp staccato

3. Contrary motionAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison)ScalesMajor A, E, F, BbHarmonic minor D, GPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 80, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands togetherRelationship between hands Contrary motionDirection Right hand: ascending, then




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Arpeggios

4. Major and minor broken chords – one octaveAll of the following broken chords are to be prepared with the following properties, according to the following patternBroken chordsMajor FMinor DPropertiesCompass One octaveMinimum tempo MM = 76, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legatoPattern

5. Major and minor common chord arpeggios – two octavesAll of the following arpeggios are to be prepared with the following propertiesCommon chord arpeggiosMajor (root position only) A, E, FMinor (root position only) A, E, FPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 76, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato




GAYRHOS, E. Phantasiestückchen HELLER, S. AbenddämmerungKREBS, J. BourréeZIPOLI, 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 Grade) (2001):BACH, J.S. Prelude BACH, J.S. Prelude BAUSTETTER, J. Spanish foliaBURGMÜLLER, J. BalladCONCONE, G. Study CZERNY, C. Study DAQUIN, L. MinuetFISCHER, J. Rondo HANDEL, G. Allemande HOEY, D. LydianKIRCHNER, T. Study KIRNBERGER, J. The elf

LOEILLET, J. MinuetPURCELL, H. JigSEIXAS, 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 999BACH, 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. 100BURGMÜLLER, J. La chasse No 9 from Twenty-five easy and

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

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

progressive studies Op. 100COBURN, W. Frolicky rollicky wind (Getting to Grade Three – Hal

Leonard)DUVERNOY, J. Allegretto in A minor No 18 from Elementary studies

Op. 176HANDEL, G. arr. ROBBINS. Gavotte (Exceptional classics piano Book 1

– Santorella) HANDEL, G. Sonatina in Bb major HWV 585HELLER, S. Study in C major No 1 from 25 études pour former au

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

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

sentiment du rythme et à l’expression Op. 47HYDE, 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

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

●From AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:GOEDICKE, A. The comedianGURLITT, C. Ghost storyTCHAIKOVSKY, P. Prière de matin

AMEB Manual List:attrib. BEETHOVEN, L. van. Allegro assai 1st movement from

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

Sonatina in F major WoO Anh 5/2CLEMENTI, M. Allegro 1st movement and Andante 2nd movement

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

from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 1DIABELLI, A. Moderato cantabile 1st movement from Sonatina in F

major Op. 168 No 1HAYDN, J. Menuet and Trio 3rd movement from Sonata in C major

Hob XVI:1HAYDN, 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 1KUHLAU, F. Rondo – Vivace 2nd movement from Sonatina in

C major Op. 55 No 1KULLAK, 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 1LICHNER, H. Allegro moderato 1st movement from Sonatina in

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sonatina in G major Op. 49 No 2LICHNER, H. Minuet 3rd movement from Sonatina in F major

Op. 49 No 3MENDELSSOHN, F. Romanze (Getting to Grade Three – Hal Leonard)MOZART, W. Larghetto 1st movement from Viennese sonatina No 5

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

K 15cREBIKOV, 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 1SCHUMANN, R. Wilde Reiter No 8 from Album für die Jugend Op. 68


KABALEVSKY, D. AllegroLANG, C. Cello soloMAYKAPAR, S. Val’sSANCAN, P. Princesse lointaine

●From AMEB Piano Third Grade Series 15:CHUA, S. Midnight snack KABALEVSKY, D. Rondo-tokkata POLDINI, E. The enchanted castlePROKOFIEV, S. Marche

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):BRANDMAN, M. Spider on the mirrorBROADSTOCK, B. Cool…HINDSON, M. Gentle giantPOLDEN, A. 5 to 4SYMONS, 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 105BARTÓK, B. Triplets No 75 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105BARTÓK, B. In three parts No 76 from Mikrokosmos Volume III

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

Volume III BB 105BARTÓK, B. Merriment No 84 from Mikrokosmos Volume III BB 105BAILEY, 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. 39KABALEVSKY, D. Old dance No 7 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27KABALEVSKY, D. Sad story No 6 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27KABALEVSKY, D. Toccatina No 12 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27KHACHATURIAN, 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. 69SHOSTAKOVICH, D. Sad story No 5 from Children’s notebook Op. 69




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GRADE 4 1564


Scales

1. Similar motion legato – four octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor A, E, Bb, EbHarmonic minor F#, C#, G, CMelodic minor F#, G, CChromatic commencing on A, E, Bb EbPropertiesCompass Four octavesMinimum tempo MM = 72, four notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands together

Hands separatelyRelationship between hands Similar motionDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legatoDynamic level All p

All f2. Similar motion staccato – four octaves

All of the following scales are to be prepared with the following propertiesScalesMajor AHarmonic minor F#Melodic minor F#PropertiesCompass Four octavesMinimum tempo MM = 52, four notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands together

Hands separatelyRelationship between hands Similar motionDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, crisp staccatoDynamic level All F

3. Contrary motion – two octavesAll of the following scales are to be prepared with the following properties, beginning and ending on the keynote (unison)Scales Major A, E, Bb, EbHarmonic minor F#, G, CPropertiesCompass Two octavesMinimum tempo MM = 52, four notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands togetherRelationship between hands Contrary motionDirection Right hand: ascending, then



Arpeggios

4. Major and minor common chord arpeggios – four octavesAll of the following arpeggios are to be prepared with the following propertiesCommon chord arpeggiosMajor (root position only) A, E, Bb, EbMinor (root position only) A, E, Bb

PropertiesCompass Four octavesMinimum tempo MM = 76, two notes per beatHand co-ordination Hands separatelyDirection Ascending, then descendingTouch Clear, even legato

Section II. Studies and piecesCandidates must prepare three works, one from each of Lists A, B and C, for presentation at examination.



BACH, J.S. PræludiumFARRENC, J. EtudePASCAL, C. Grand bal chez le petit roi TELEMANN, G. Leichte Fuge

●From AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:HYDE, M. Melody for the left handKABALEVSKY, 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 shuttleBLOW, J. FugueCZERNY, C. StudyFISCHER, J. ChaconneHANDEL, G. AriaHANDEL, G. PreludeHOEY, D. PhrygianJONES, R. JigKIRNBERGER, J. FanfareLEMOINE, A. StudyRAMEAU, J.-P. The happy lady TELEMANN, G. AllegroZIPOLI, 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 775BACH, J.S. Gavotte I 5th movement from ‘English’ suite in G minor

BWV 808BACH, J.S. Little prelude in E minor BWV 938BACH, J.S. Little prelude in D minor BWV 940BACH, J.S. Little prelude in E minor BWV 941BRANDMAN, 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. 100BURGMÜLLER, J. Le retour No 23 from 25 easy progressive studies

Op. 100BURGMÜLLER, 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 447HANDEL, G. Courante from Suite/Sonata in F major HWV 427HELLER, 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 23HELLER, 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)


ALKAN, C. La vision BURGMÜLLER, J. GewitterCZERNY, C. RondoSCHUMANN, R. Sizilianisch

●From AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:GADE, N. Boy’s merry go round HAYDN, J. MinuetMUSORGSKY, 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 6BURGMÜLLER, J. Rondo alla turca Op. 68CHOPIN, F. Mazurka in C major Op. 67 No 3CHOPIN, F. Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No 4 CHOPIN, F. Prelude in B minor Op. 28 No 6CLEMENTI, M. Allegretto 1st movement and Allegretto 2nd

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

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

movement from Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No 3DUSSEK, 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


CARR, E. Doves of peace TAKÁCS, J. Spanische Eseltreiber TANSMAN, A. Le petit oiseau

●From AMEB Piano Fourth Grade Series 15:ADAMS, E. Witches in the windBARTÓK, B. Evening with the SzéklersCASELLA, A. Galop final

●From AMEB Piano Australian anthology (Preliminary–Fourth Grade) (2002):EDWARDS, R. Emily’s songJUN YU, J. The puppetLEEK, 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 105BARTÓK, B. In Russian style No 90 from Mikrokosmos Volume III

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

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

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

BB 105BARTÓK, B. Song No 116 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105BARTÓK, B. Triads No 120 from Mikrokosmos Volume IV BB 105DELLO 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)

EASTON, M. In a reflective mood No 1 from Moods (AMC)


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Keyboard ● Piano LEVEL 2

EDWARDS, R. Lento No 4 from Five little piano pieces (Universal)GOEDICKE, A. Miniature Op. 8 No 7GRIEG, E. Klokkeklang No 6 from Lyrische Stücke Op. 54HOLLAND, 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. 27KABALEVSKY, D. Ballade No 16 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27KABALEVSKY, D. War dance No 19 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27KABALEVSKY, D. A short story No 20 from 30 pieces for children

Op. 27KABALEVSKY, D. A tale No 22 from 30 pieces for children Op. 27MILNE, 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. 69WHIFFIN, L. Dreaming (Australian piano music Volume 3 – Currency

Press Sydney)YEAGER, J. Dancero (Romantic moods – Kjos)



LEVEL 2DEVELOPING

GRADE 5 TO GRADE 8, CERTIFICATE OF PERFORMANCE

ObjectivesOn 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 Certificate of Performance.

Section I. Technical workThe candidate is required to demonstrate:• Comfortableandwell-balancedseatingposition• Appropriatehandandfingershape• AccurateandpromptperformancefrommemoryofallTechnical

Work requested by the examiner• Performanceof theTechnicalWorkat the indicatedminimum

tempo or faster• Independentactionofthefingers

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

• Controlledco-ordinationof thehands in scalesandarpeggios,and in thirds and sixths

• Systematicfingeringinscalesandarpeggios• Controlled,eventoneinallTechnicalWork• Anincreasingrangeofdynamiclevels• Controlledgradationsandcontrastsoftoneasrequiredforeach

grade• Clear,even,articulationofthenotes• Aclear,even,legato touch• Acrisp,even,staccato touch• Acleandoubleoctavetechniquewithrelaxedwristaction(with

allowance being made according to the size of the hand)

Section II. Studies and pieces and Extra listsThrough a programme of four works drawn from the lists, the can-didate is required to demonstrate:• Accuracyandfluency• Rhythmicandmetricstability• Articulationoflegato, non-legato and staccato textures as required• Musicalphrasingandpunctuation• Awidedynamicrange• Refinementandsubtletyofstyle,texture,andtonequalityand

colour• Expressiverealisationofdynamics• Controlofvariationsinbalancebetweenthehandsandclarityof

part playing• Projectionofstyleandcharacterappropriatetotheperiodandto

performance practices• Executionofornamentsappropriatetoeachstyle/period• Reliablepedallingtechnique• Effectiveuseofthesustainingpedaltocreatespecificcoloursand

textures• Useoftheuna corda pedal where appropriate

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

any part of them at the discretion of the examiner

Section III. Aural tests, Sight-reading, General knowledgeAural 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-readingThrough the performance of a previously unseen piece of music, the candidate is required to demonstrate:• Accuracyofnotes,timeandrhythm• Fluencyatthetempoindicated• Dynamics,articulationandstyleasindicated• Useofthesustainingpedalwhereappropriate

General knowledgeThe 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.


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