Classical Pianoforte - Grade One
Technical Work (20 marks) One option to be chosen
Option 1:
The following technical work, as set out in the ANZCA Technical Work book, to be played from memory.
Scales
Major: G, D and F.
Harmonic minor: D and G.
Melodic minor: A and E. Hands separately, ascending and descending. Compass two octaves.
Major: D. Hands together, ascending and descending. Compass one octave.
Contrary motion - Major: G and D. Harmonic minor: A and E. Compass one octave.
Arpeggio Exercises
Major: C. Minor: E. Hands separately. EXAMPLE
Option 2:
Scale exercises, as set in the ANZCA Scale Exercises book; two to be chosen. These exercises are not required to be played from memory.
Triads
G and D. To be played in major form; then, at the examiner's request, converted to minor. Root position, hands separately, from memory.
Note:
Both options are also set out in ANZCA Classical Pianoforte Series 2 - Grade One.
List A (18 marks) One to be chosen
From Series 2 Classical Pianoforte Grade One (ANZCA)
JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU. Little Rondo
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BURGMÜLLER. Arabesque (Opus 100, no.2)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH. Predule in G Major
CARL CZERNY. Study (Opus 139, no.24)
From Series 1 Classical Pianoforte Grade One (ANZCA)
Study in G Major.
Surfing.
BURGMÜLLER, F. Op. 100, no 1, 2 or 5 (Alfred 00-22524 or Hal Leonard HL00296465).
From Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK20014/Music Sales).
Clarke. King William's March.
Rameau. Rondino (Menuet en Rondeau).
CZERNY, C. Op. 139, no 8, 24 or 27 (Alfred 00-4839).
CZERNY, C. Op. 599, no. 27, 28, 39 or 40 (Alfred 00-596).
From Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1 (Alfred 0-501C)
PLEYEL. Entrée.
GURLITT. Etude.
RAMEAU. Menuet en Rondeau.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 1-2 (Alfred 00-6581)
Duncombe. Trumpet Tune.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 4 (00-168)
Burgmüller. Arabesque.
Purcell. Hornpipe.
Clarke. King William's March.
From Getting to Grade One by MILNE, E. (Hal Leonard JL00296447)
BEETHOVEN. Ecossaise in G.
LE COUPPEY. Melody in C.
List B (18 marks) One to be chosen
From Series 2 Classical Pianoforte Grade One (ANZCA)
HERNY PURCELL. Air
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART. Minute in F (K.2)
JOCOB SCHMITT. Sonatina (Opus 248, no.3)
FRANZ SCHUBERT. Ländler
From Series 1 Classical Pianoforte Grade One (ANZCA)
Mixolydian Reverie.
The Woodpecker.
From Children's Bach no. 3 or 4 (AE354)
BACH, J. S. Children's Bach no. 3 or 4.
From First Sonatinas (G.W.& M. Co.)
BASTIEN, J. Gigue, p.15.
BASTIEN, J. Sonatina in F.
From Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK20014/Music Sales)
Krieger. Menuet.
Mozart. Minuet (C major, KV.6).
From Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1 (Alfred 00-501C)
Beethoven, L. van. Écossaise.
Duncombe. Fanfare Minuet.
Krieger. Minuet.
Telemann. Minuet.
From Piano Foglio 1 (Marasco Music MM2M/Encore Dist.)
MARASCO, M. Doooo.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 1-2 (Alfred 00-6581)
Czerny. Village Dance.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 4 (00-168)
Mozart. Minuet in C major.
Bach. Menuet in G minor.
From Getting to Grade One by MILINE, E. (Hal Leonard HL00296447)
Duncombe. Sonationa in C
Menuet in F.
From Beginning Sonatinas (Alfred 00-2497)
OLSON, L. F. Sonatina no. 2 in F, 1st movement.
OLSON, L. F. Sonatina no. 3 in A minor, 3rd movement.
From W. A. Mozart - An Introduction to His Keyboard Works (Alfred 00-664)
Menuet in C major, K.6.
List C (18 marks) One to be chosen
*This piece may be accompanied by a backing track if appropriate.
From Series 2 Classical Pianoforte Grade One (ANZCA)
ROBERT SCHUMANN. Soldier's March
ROBERT KEANE. Dingo Dance
ARR. DAVID URQUHART-JONES. I Had a Little Nut Tree
ANDREW CRAGGS. The Gypsy Fiddler
From Series 1 Classical Pianoforte Grade One (ANZCA)
Craggs. Serenade.
Waddlin' Wombats.
From Just for You, Volume 1 (Alfred 00-405)
ALEXANDER, D. Cinnamon Popcorn!
ALEXANDER, D. Gentle Thoughts.
ALEXANDER, D. Sour Lemons!
From Mr. “A” Presents First Lyric Pieces - Book 1 (Alfred 00-14768)
ALEXANDER, D. Falling Leaves.
From Musical Cameos (AE496).
BARTÓK, B. no. 2, 3, 4 or 6.
From Piano Recital Solos Level 2 (kjos)
BASTIEN, J. Pirate Island.
From Contemporary Modal Pieces (Jazzem/Encore Dist.)
BRANDMAN, M. The Koala - A Tree Dweller.
BRANDMAN, M. The Swamp Rat.
AUSTRALIAN PIANO PIECES for Children (Flexi-Fingers)
CARLSON, R. The Dancing Brolgas
From Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK20014/Music Sales)
MIASKOVSKY. Dialogue.
GURLITT. The Hunt.
From Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1 (Alfred 00-501C)
GURLITT. A Little Flower.
From Musical Miniatures (Alfred 00-6597)
GOLDSTON, M. Toccatina.
GOLDSTON, M. Waltz.
From 24 Little Pieces Op. 39
KABALEVSKY, D. no. 17 Folk Dance.
KABALEVSKY, D. no. 18 Gallop.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 3 (Alfred 00-166)
KABALEVSKY. A Little Joke.
SCHUMANN. Soldier's March.
GRETCHANINOFF. A Tale.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 4 (0-168)
KABALEVSKY. Galop.
From The Best of Martha Mier - Book 2 (Alfred 00-16611)
MIER, M. Taco Rock.
From Getting to Grade One by MILNE, E. (Hal Leonard HL00296447)
GOEDICKE. Dance.
BARTÓK. A Toy Shop Tune.
From Little Peppers (Pepperbox Music 011)
Chase.
Sight Reading (10 marks)
A passage of eight bars will be given, in which the student will read two staves, but the hands will not come together until the final chord. Time signatures will be 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 ( 
). Keys of C, G or F major and A minor. Modern stream - Single notes, or one arpeggiated or block chord per bar may be given in the bass. Chords will be I, IV, V, V7 or i, iv, V, V7 only.
Aural Tests (8 marks)
- The candidate will, from sight, clap or tap a four-bar rhythmic pattern in 3/4 or 4/4 time, as presented by the examiner. Note values as for Preliminary, but including the quaver.
- The examiner will play twice, a four-bar passage in 3/4 or 4/4 time, which the candidate will then clap or tap. Note values as for Preliminary, but including the quaver.
- The candidate will identify the intervals of a major 3rd, perfect 5th or perfect 8th above middle C, as played by the examiner. Letter names or solfa may be used. The candidate may sing the interval if desired.
- The candidate will state whether or not a two-bar melody, commencing on the tonic note, ends on the same tonic note.
General Knowledge (8 marks)
As for the previous grade, including knowledge of the title of any piece performed.
General Impression
Hand position, sitting position, presentation.