Classical Pianoforte - Preparatory
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: C and G. Natural minor: A and E.
Hands separately, ascending and descending. Compass one octave.
Contrary motion - Major: C. Compass one octave.
Triads
Major: C and G. Root position, hands separately.
Arpeggio Exercise
Major: C. 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
Major: C and G. Root position, hands separately, from memory.
Note:
Both options are also set out in ANZCA classical Pianoforte Series 2 - Preparatory.
List A (18 marks) One to be chosen
From Series 2 Classical Pianoforte – Preparatory (ANZCA)
FRITZ SPINDLER. Canon.
LOUIS KOHLER. Etude in G.
JAYE CELMAN. Study in A Minor.
ALEXANDER Reinagle. Minuetto.
From Series 1 Classical Pianoforte – Preparatory (ANZCA)
Aerobics for the Fingers.
Drifting and Dreaming.
Easy Walking.
Penguin Parade.
From Joy of First-Year Piano, The (Yorktown Press YK21053/Music Sales)
AGAY, D. Little Prelude.
AGAY, D. Over Hill and Dale.
AGAY, D. Spring Morning.
From Alfred's Basic Piano Course – Repertoire Book Level 2 (Alfred 00-6188)
Miniature Suite no.1 Andante.
CZERNY, C. Op. 139, no. 3 or 5 (Alfred 00-4839)
CZERNY, C. Op. 599, no. 1, 3 or 5 (Alfred 00-596)
From Everybody's Perfect Masterpieces, Volume 1 (Alfred 00-3381)
TÜRK. Bagatelle in G or Bagatelle in F.
From Masterwork Classics, Level 1-2 (Alfred 00-6581)
Köhler. Melody.
From More Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK21021/Music Sales)
Türk. Quiet Song.
List B (18 marks) One to be chosen
From ANZCA Classical Pianoforte – Preparatory (Series 2)
DANIEL GOTTLOB TURK. Bagatelle in F
LOUIS KÖHLER. Children's Song.
ANDREW CRAGGS. The Clock-Maker.
JAYE CELMAN. Follow Me.
From ANZCA Classical Pianoforte – Preparatory (Series 1)
Easy Does It.
Little Prayer.
Minuet in G.
My Shadow.
From Joy of First –Year Piano, The (Yorktown Press YK21053/Music Sales)
AGAY, D. Playful Dialogue.
AGAY, D. Romance.
AGAY, D. Roundelay.
From Alfred's Basic Piano Course – Repertoire Book Level 2 (Alfred 00-6188)
Bartók. Dance in G.
From Everybody's Perfect Masterpieces, Volume 1 (Alfred 00-3381)
Beyer. Étude in C.
From Masterwork Classic, Level 1-2 (Alfred 00-6581)
Vogel. Brave Knight.
From More Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK20121)
Goedicke. Russian Dance.
List C (18 marks) One to be chosen
*This piece may be accompanied by a backing track if appropriate.
From Series 2 Classical Pianoforte – Preparatory (ANZCA)
SANDRA LYNCH. The Lost Kitten
ROBERT KEANE. Cuddly Koala.
ANDREW CRAGGS. Afternoon Snooze.
JAYE CELMAN. The Grasshopper Jump
From Series 1 Classical Pianoforte – Preparatory (ANZCA)
Alone in the Bush at Night
Cloudy Day
The Dancing Doll
Frisky Kitten
From Joy of First-Year Piano, The (Yorktown Press YK21053/Music Sales)
AGAY, D. At the Circus
AGAY, D. Drifting Clouds
AGAY, D. Eventide
AGAY, D. Lullaby for a French Doll
From Alfred's Basic Piano Course –Repertoire Book Level 2 (Alfred 00-6188)
KABALEVSKY. Humming Song.
Two Songs no.2.
From Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK20014/Music Sales)
Kabalevsky. Humming Song.
From All Keyed Up Level 1 (Red Hill/Allans)
LYNCH, S. The Lost Kitten
From Masterwork Classics, Level 1-2 (Alfred 00-6581)
GURLITT. Stretching.
From More Classics to Moderns Book 1 (Yorktown Press YK20121/Music Sales)
KABALEVSKY. Polka Op. 39, no.2.
SALUTRINSKAYA. The Shepherds Song.
Sight Reading (10 marks)
Six crotchet notes within the compass of middle C-G R.H.; L.H. (bass clef) one octave lower.
Aural Tests (8 marks)
- The candidate will, from sight, clap or tap a two-bar rhythmic pattern in 4/4 time, as presented by the examiner. Note values will be semibreve, minim and crotchet.
- The examiner will play twice, a two-bar passage in 3/4 time, which the candidate will then clap or tap. Note values will be minim, dotted minim and crotchet.
- The examiner will play one octave, either ascending or descending, of the C major scale, after which the candidate will describe the direction of the scale.
- The candidate will state whether a passage played by the examiner becomes softer or louder.
General Knowledge (8 marks)
The notes, rests, values, signs (including ornaments) and terms from the music presented for examination. The candidate will name the composer of each piece performed.
General Impression
Hand position, sitting position, presentation.