<ul>
	<li>Voice Basics: This module covers the fundamental principles of singing, including breathing techniques, voice control, and diction.</li>
	<li>Western Music Theory: This module will introduce the basics of Western music theory, including rhythm, harmony, melody, and notation.</li>
	<li>Ear Training: This module focuses on developing the ability to recognize and identify different notes and chords by ear.</li>
	<li>Vocal Techniques: This module covers advanced techniques such as vibrato, pitch control, and tonal quality.</li>
	<li>Song Interpretation: This module focuses on interpretation and expression techniques to deliver a powerful performance that effectively conveys the message of the song.</li>
	<li>Performance: This module will focus on honing the student&#39;s performance skills and preparing them for live performances, including stage presence, audience engagement, and performance confidence.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Develop proficiency in singing techniques such as breath control, pitch accuracy, and tone quality.</li>
	<li>Gain knowledge and understanding of music theory concepts, such as rhythm and melody, and how they apply to vocal performance.</li>
	<li>Build confidence in performing in front of others, either individually or as part of a group.</li>
	<li>Develop a personal style and interpretation of songs.</li>
	<li>Understand the importance of practice and develop habits for effective vocal practice.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to Music: Provides an overview of music as an art form and introduces the basic concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre.</li>
	<li>Understanding Pitch: Explains what pitch is and how it is represented on a keyboard. Covers concepts such as frequency, tone, and tuning.</li>
	<li>Body Posture &amp; Approach for Keyboard Playing: Discusses proper body posture and technique for keyboard playing to minimize tension and fatigue and improve performance.</li>
	<li>Finger Exercises for Keyboard Playing: Provides exercises for developing finger strength, dexterity, and agility to improve keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Basic Musicianship: Covers the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, rhythm, meter, and key signatures.</li>
	<li>Introduction to Musical Scales: Introduces the concept of musical scales and covers the most common scales used in Western music, including the chromatic, major, and natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Understand the basics of ledger, staff, clefs, signatures, note length, and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Read and write music notation for more complex keyboard pieces.</li>
	<li>Understand and play triad chords and broken chords.</li>
	<li>Understand and play chord inversions.</li>
	<li>Play more complex musical pieces on the keyboard.</li>
	<li>Apply music theory and harmony concepts to playing keyboard pieces.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Understand the structure of different types of music and analyze music structure to enhance keyboard playing ability.</li>
	<li>Review and refine music reading skills, including note identification and rhythm, and improve sight-reading ability.</li>
	<li>Develop strategies for effective performance preparation, including mental and physical preparation, and use practice techniques to refine keyboard playing ability and prepare for performances.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Learn and play a variety of musical pieces on the keyboard, and perform with appropriate expression.</li>
	<li>Prepare for and take a theory exam, demonstrating understanding of key music theory concepts.</li>
	<li>Understand and use advanced rhythm concepts in keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Practice and master exercises involving contrary motion playing.</li>
	<li>Understand and use different modes in music, and apply in keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Understand and use the circle of fifths for chord progressions and transposing pieces in keyboard playing.</li>
</ul>

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1. Introduction to the Piano

<ul>
	<li>Explore the keyboard layout: white and black keys</li>
	<li>Understand posture and hand positioning for comfortable playing</li>
	<li>Learn how to produce sound with proper finger placement 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

2. Learning to Play with the Right Hand

<ul>
	<li>Begin with one-hand melodies using the right hand</li>
	<li>Play familiar rhymes such as &quot;Twinkle Twinkle Little Star&quot; and &quot;Mary Had a Little Lamb&quot;</li>
	<li>Focus on treble clef note reading and rhythm 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

3. Adding Basic Chords

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to simple chords using the right hand</li>
	<li>Play and sing along with rhymes using basic chord accompaniments</li>
	<li>Understand harmony and its role in music 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

4. Introducing the Left Hand

<ul>
	<li>Learn to read and play bass clef notes with the left hand</li>
	<li>Gradually combine both hands to play simple pieces</li>
	<li>Build coordination and confidence 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

5. Exploring Both Hands Together

<ul>
	<li>Practice small lessons from beginner piano books</li>
	<li>Play easy pieces with both hands to improve coordination</li>
	<li>Develop familiarity with treble and bass clefs 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

6. Scales, Hanon Exercises, and Technical Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Practice five-finger scales in C Major (hands separately and together)</li>
	<li>Introduce Hanon exercises to develop finger strength and agility</li>
	<li>Practice dynamics: playing softly (piano) and loudly (forte)</li>
	<li>Develop finger strength and agility through targeted exercises</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Sight-Reading and Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Practice sight-reading to play simple pieces fluently</li>
	<li>Develop aural skills by recognizing pitch and rhythmic patterns</li>
	<li>Engage in clapping and singing exercises to improve musical memory 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

8. Performance and Expression

<ul>
	<li>Practice performing pieces with expression and dynamics</li>
	<li>Build stage confidence through mock performances</li>
	<li>Learn tips to perform confidently and handle exam day effectively</li>
</ul>

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1. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces focusing on phrasing, dynamics, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Learn to interpret and perform pieces with appropriate articulation, dynamics, and phrasing.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Focus on tempo consistency and stylistic understanding. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

2. Scales and Technical Work

 
Focus:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Legato technique for smooth, connected playing.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Precision and evenness in finger movement.</li>
</ul>

 
Scales (legato):&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>F Major, G Major (hands separately, 1 octave).&nbsp;</li>
	<li>D Minor, E Minor (hands separately, 1 octave).</li>
</ul>

 
Arpeggios: Above-mentioned scales (hands separately, 1 octave).

 
Chromatic Scale: C Major in contrary motion (legato).

 
Practice Tips:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Begin slowly, focusing on accuracy and finger positioning.</li>
	<li>Gradually increase speed with a metronome while maintaining legato. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

3. Sight-Reading

<ul>
	<li>Play short excerpts emphasizing rhythm, pitch accuracy, and dynamics. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

4. Music Theory 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Note and Rest Values: Semibreves, dotted minims, minims, crotchets, and quavers.&nbsp; 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Time Signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 (common time).&nbsp; 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Notation: Notes in treble and bass clefs (to one leger line above or below). 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Accidentals: Flats, sharps, and naturals. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Tones and Semitones: Recognize and apply in exercises. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Key Signatures: C, F, and G Major, including scales, tonic triads, and arpeggios. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Circle of Fifths: Understanding relationships between C, F, and G Major keys. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

5. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Identify dynamics, tempo changes, and simple rhythms by ear. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

6. Practice Tips and Performance Skills

<ul>
	<li>Use slow practice to build accuracy.</li>
	<li>Gradually increase speed using a metronome.</li>
	<li>Incorporate dynamic contrast and musicality.</li>
	<li>Develop finger strength and evenness using Hanon No. 1, focusing on relaxed hand position. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

7. Mock Exams

 
&bull; Simulated exam experience:

✓ Perform three selected pieces.

✓ Demonstrate scales and arpeggios.

✓ Complete sight-reading and aural exercises.

 
&bull; Feedback and Improvement:

✓ Identify strengths and areas for improvement.

✓ Practice exam timing and stage presence.

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&nbsp;

1. Repertoire 
Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 2 syllabus, focusing on:

<ul>
	<li>Rhythmic accuracy and correct articulation.</li>
	<li>Effective dynamics, phrasing, and musical expression.</li>
	<li>Style and character of the piece. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

2. Scales and Technical Work 
 
Scales (legato):

<ul>
	<li>Bb Major and D Major (hands together, 2 octaves).</li>
	<li>G Minor and B Minor (harmonic, hands separately, 2 octaves).</li>
	<li>Chromatic Scale in similar motion starting on Bb (2 octaves).</li>
	<li>C Major contrary motion scale (hands together, 2 octaves). 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Arpeggios:&nbsp;Bb Major, D Major, G Minor, and B Minor (hands separately, 1 octave). 
 
Broken Chords:&nbsp;Bb Major, D Major, G Minor, and B Minor (hands separately, 1 octave). 
&nbsp;

3. Rhythmic and Notational Understanding 
&nbsp;

Note Values: Dotted crotchets, single quavers, and semiquavers.

 
Rest Values: Dotted crotchets and single quavers.

 
Time Signatures:&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://xcool.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/courseprivateassets/time_signatures.png" /> 
&nbsp;

Rhythmic Concepts:

<ul>
	<li>Tied notes.</li>
	<li>Syncopation (eighth-note and quarter-note patterns, e.g., e-q-e or q-h-q).</li>
</ul>

 
4. Music Theory 
 
Notation:&nbsp;Reading and using notes in the treble and bass clefs (up to two leger lines above and below the stave). 
 
Key Signatures and Scales: 
Bb Major, D Major, G Minor, and B Minor. 
F, G, and C Major. 
 
Accidentals: Sharps, flats, and naturals. 
 
Chords: Tonic triads in the above keys (root position). 
 
Circle of Fifths: Relating to the above keys. 
&nbsp;

5. Sight-Reading 
Perform a short, unseen piece, focusing on:

<ul>
	<li>Accurate rhythm and pitch.</li>
	<li>Dynamic and articulation markings. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

6. Aural Skills Recognize:

<ul>
	<li>Dynamics, articulation, and tempo changes.</li>
	<li>Melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Simple harmonic progressions and intervals.</li>
</ul>

 
7. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Focus on mastering scales with correct fingerings and hand positioning.</li>
	<li>Practice arpeggios and broken chords for technical fluency.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to dynamics, phrasing, and articulation in your repertoire.</li>
	<li>Improve coordination and articulation with Hanon No. 1&ndash;2, practicing at a steady tempo.</li>
</ul>

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1. Technical Work Scales: 
 
Hands Together (Two Octaves):

<ul>
	<li>Eb major, A major, C minor, F# minor (harmonic or melodic, candidate&#39;s choice).</li>
	<li>Chromatic scale in similar motion starting on F#.</li>
	<li>Eb major contrary motion scale. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Arpeggios:&nbsp;Eb, A major; C, F# minor (hands separately, two octaves). 
&nbsp;

2. Musical Theory Rhythm and Note Values:

<ul>
	<li>Compound time: Time signatures of 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8.</li>
	<li>Dotted quavers and dotted quaver rests in simple and compound time. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Key Signatures and Intervals:

<ul>
	<li>Bb, D major; G, B minor (identifying and recognizing in pieces).</li>
	<li>Understanding tones, semitones, and chord progression basics. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Clefs and Ledger Lines: Naming and using notes in treble or bass clefs (to three ledger lines above or below the stave). 
&nbsp;

3. Repertoire Pieces 

<ul>
	<li>Three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 3 syllabus, selected to showcase a variety of styles and techniques.</li>
	<li>Emphasis on developing phrasing, dynamics (crescendo, decrescendo), and articulation (marcato, staccato, legato). 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

4. Musical Words and Symbols 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Dynamic and Articulation Marks: Marcato, semi-staccato (symbols and abbreviations). 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Tempo, Expression Marks, and Other Words:&nbsp;Al, alla, a tempo, con, da Capo al Fine, dolce, leggiero, poco, tranquillo, vivo, etc.</li>
</ul>

 
5. Aural Training

<ul>
	<li>Identify the tonality of a piece as major or minor.</li>
	<li>Recognize and identify intervals by number (second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth) 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

6. Practice Tips 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Set Goals: Plan each practice session with clear objectives, such as mastering a specific passage, improving dynamics, or perfecting scales. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Short and Focused Sessions: Break practice into manageable 20&ndash;30 minute intervals to maintain focus and productivity. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Consistent Routine: Practice daily, even if only for a short time, to build muscle memory and improve fluency. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Warm Up First: Start with simple scales or exercises to loosen your fingers and set the tone for focused practice. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Enhance agility and control with Hanon No. 1&ndash;4, incorporating gradual speed increases.</li>
</ul>

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&nbsp;

1. Understanding the Keyboard

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to white and black keys, octaves, and middle C.</li>
	<li>Identifying notes on the keyboard and their corresponding notation on the staff.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Learning Music Notation

<ul>
	<li>Understanding the treble and bass clefs.</li>
	<li>Note values: whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes.</li>
	<li>Basic time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4)</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Right-Hand Melodies

<ul>
	<li>Playing simple tunes using five-finger patterns.</li>
	<li>Familiarization with C major, G major, and F major positions</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Basic Chords (Left-Hand Accompaniment)&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Learning simple major chords (C, F, G, Am).&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Playing basic chord progressions to accompany right-hand melodies.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Hands Together Playing

<ul>
	<li>Combining simple melodies with chord accompaniment.</li>
	<li>Coordinating both hands for rhythm and timing.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Finger Exercises for Dexterity 

<ul>
	<li>Five-finger warm-up exercises.</li>
	<li>Hanon exercises for strength and agility.</li>
	<li>Simple scale practice (C major, G major).</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Rhythm &amp; Ear Training 

<ul>
	<li>Clapping and recognizing simple rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Identifying high and low pitch sounds.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Introduction to Musical Expression

<ul>
	<li>Basic dynamics: piano (p), forte (f), crescendo, and diminuendo.</li>
	<li>Simple articulation: legato and staccato.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Preparation for Trinity Initial Grade Exam

<ul>
	<li>Practicing three pieces from the Trinity Initial Grade repertoire.</li>
	<li>Simple sight-reading exercises.</li>
	<li>Aural exercises to identify rhythms and pitch differences.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

10. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Break melodies into small sections and practice hands separately before combining.</li>
	<li>Use slow, controlled movements to develop accuracy before increasing speed.</li>
	<li>Focus on smooth transitions between chords and maintaining a steady rhythm.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

11. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Teacher-led evaluations through weekly progress checks.</li>
	<li>Mock performance to simulate the Trinity Initial Grade Exam environment.</li>
	<li>Ear training tests and sight-reading exercises.</li>
</ul>

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1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Recognizing treble and bass clefs, note values, and rests.</li>
	<li>Understanding time signatures, simple rhythms, and basic articulation marks.</li>
	<li>Introduction to dynamics (p, f, mf, crescendo, diminuendo).</li>
	<li>Identifying and playing chord symbols and progressions.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Chords /Scale construction

Chord Formulas: Students will learn the construction of basic chords, including major and minor triads, to understand harmony.

Scale Formulas: Students will be taught the formulas for major and natural minor scales to build a strong foundation in melody creation.

&nbsp;

3. Keyboard Exercises

&nbsp;

Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge:

<ul>
	<li>G major, D minor (hands separately).</li>
	<li>Dorian scale on G, Dorian scale on D.</li>
	<li>G major pentatonic, D major pentatonic.</li>
	<li>Blues scale on D.</li>
	<li>Chromatic scale in contrary motion starting on D.</li>
	<li>Chord progression of I&ndash;V in G major and D minor.</li>
</ul>

 
Keyboard Technique &amp; Finger Exercises:

<ul>
	<li>Playing one of the above scales in the RH while accompanying with chords I and V in the LH.</li>
	<li>Basic hand coordination exercises.</li>
	<li>Simple melodic phrasing and articulation practice.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

&nbsp;

Candidates perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 1 syllabus, focusing on:

<ul>
	<li>Developing rhythmic accuracy and fluency.</li>
	<li>Expressive playing using dynamics and articulation.</li>
	<li>Understanding the style and character of each piece.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates perform a short, unseen piece after 30 seconds of preparation.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The exercise will be at a level lower than the exam to build confidence and reading skills.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Recognizing differences in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Identifying simple intervals and melodic changes.</li>
	<li>Responding to a short piece played by the examiner with musical observations.</li>
</ul>

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1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting musical notation with accidentals, key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, and more complex articulation (staccato, legato, accents).</li>
	<li>Recognizing basic musical forms and phrasing.</li>
	<li>Identifying and applying dynamic markings (pp, ff) and expressive terms.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Student should play one of the following scales in the right hand (RH), accompanied by chords I, IV, and V7 in the left hand (LH)</li>
	<li>F major</li>
	<li>E harmonic minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice)</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately)

<ul>
	<li>F major</li>
	<li>E minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice of harmonic, melodic, or natural minor)</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale on F</li>
	<li>Dorian scale on E</li>
	<li>Blues scale on E</li>
	<li>&nbsp;E minor pentatonic</li>
	<li>F major pentatonic</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chromatic scale

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion starting on F</li>
	<li>Chord progressionI-IV-V7-I in the following keys</li>
	<li>F major</li>
	<li>E minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 2 syllabus, focusing on:

<ul>
	<li>Rhythmic accuracy and correct articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive dynamics, phrasing, and musical interpretation.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating style and character of the piece.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Pitch and rhythm changes.</li>
	<li>Dynamics and articulation differences.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 3 or 4:</li>
	<li>Focus on strengthening finger independence and coordination.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Divide larger pieces into smaller sections and practice hands separately before combining.</li>
	<li>Focus on accurate fingering and smooth transitions between chords.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to dynamic marks and articulation for expressive performance.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain steady tempo and rhythm.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Accuracy, musicality, and technical proficiency are key assessment criteria.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Graded on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
</ul>

This 24-hour intermediate online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting complex musical notation with accidentals, key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, dotted rhythms, and syncopation.</li>
	<li>Recognizing dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Identifying chord inversions and basic harmonic analysis.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Students should play one of the following scales in the right hand (RH), accompanied by chords I, IV, V7, and VI in the left hand (LH):</li>
	<li>A major</li>
	<li>G harmonic minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately):

<ul>
	<li>G minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice of harmonic, melodic, or natural minor)</li>
	<li>A major</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale on A</li>
	<li>Dorian scale on G</li>
	<li>A major pentatonic</li>
	<li>G minor pentatonic</li>
	<li>Blues scale on G</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chromatic scales:

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion starting on G and A</li>
	<li>Chords in root position, first and second inversions:</li>
	<li>E7</li>
	<li>D7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chord progression I-VI-IV-V7-I in the following keys:

<ul>
	<li>A major</li>
	<li>G minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 3 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Basic harmonic and interval recognition.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 5 or 6:</li>
	<li>Focus on finger strength, agility, and coordination.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Break larger pieces into smaller sections and practice hands separately before combining.</li>
	<li>Focus on smooth transitions between chords and accurate fingering.</li>
	<li>Pay close attention to dynamics and articulation for expressive performance.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain consistent tempo and rhythm.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on accuracy, musicality, and technical proficiency.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
</ul>

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Himani Keswani

Himani Keswani