What level of piano is Grade 8?

high level Classical Piano Grade 8 The Grade 8 Piano exam is for candidates who have now consolidated their playing to a high level. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 7 and developed heightened technique, use of expressive devices, rhythmic complexity, fluency, co-ordination and musical understanding.

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Buy Your Book Classical grades for the modern musician. RSL Classical Piano Grade 8 will provide you with everything you need for your Grade 8 exam, including a diverse range of repertoire, a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of professionally arranged and recorded backing tracks. BUY NOW Exam Structure There are two main types of exam available, a Grade Exam or Performance Certificate, which can be booked as a face-to-face exam or recorded video exam and is also available in some centres as a live-streamed video exam. More info about our video exams can be found here... Grade Exam 3 Performance Pieces (two of which may be Free Choice Pieces) Candidates choose to play either Performance Pieces or Technical Exercises first These account

for 60% of the

exam mark Technical Exercises

Candidates choose to play either Performance Pieces or Technical Exercises first These account

for 15% of the

for 10% of the exam marks Ear Tests Candidates respond to one melodic recall test. These account

for 10% of the

exam marks General Musicianship Questions Candidates answer 5 questions based on one of the pieces performed These account

for 5% of the

exam marks Performance Certificate 5 Performance Pieces only

(three of these can be Free Choice Pieces) These account for 20% of the exam mark each.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Allegro

Edvard Grieg – Papillon

Claude Debussy – Arabesque No. 1 in E

Bill Evans – Blue in Green (Take 3)

Scott Joplin – Maple Leaf Rag

Ludwig van Beethoven – Allegro

Francis Poulenc – Mouvements perpétuels

Clara Schumann – Impromptu: Le Sabbat

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Cameo No. 3 RSL Classical Piano – Repertoire List

Technical Exercises At Grade 8 there are three groups of technical work: Scales, Arpeggios and Technical Studies. Candidates must prepare natural minor, harmonic minor and melodic minor scales Major scales, minor scales, chromatic scales and arpeggios (including those from previous grades) need to be played:

– hands together

– ascending and descending

– either legato or staccato articulation (as directed by the examiner)

– across four octaves (except half-whole and whole tone scales, which must be played over two octaves) – hands together – ascending and descending – either legato or staccato articulation (as directed by the examiner) – across four octaves (except half-whole and whole tone scales, which must be played over two octaves) The examiner may also ask for legato or staccato. Groups A and B (scales & arpeggios) must be played from memory. Candidates may use their book for Group C (Technical Studies).

All groups are played unaccompanied (without metronome or click).

Any fingerings shown are suggestions only.

Candidates will be marked on tone quality and consistency, maintenance of pulse, and accuracy. Performances slower than the stated minimum tempo may be subject to qualitative judgement by the examiner, according to extent and commensurate with the grade. GROUP A: SCALES Minimum Tempo: 176 bpm Rhythms: Quavers (eighth notes), finishing on a semibreve (whole note). C half-whole diminished (two octaves)

C whole tone (two octaves) GROUP B: ARPEGGIOS Minimum Tempo: 132 bpm

Time Signature: 3/4, 4/4

Octave range: 4 octaves

Rhythms:

- 3/4: Quavers (eighth notes), finishing on a dotted minim (dotted half note). - 4/4: Eighth notes, finishing on a semibreve (whole note). Diminished 7th arpeggio – from the starting notes C, C# or D Candidates will be asked to perform one additional scale from any of the Group A exercises in any of the previous grades, selected by the examiner. The scale will need to be played ascending and descending, in quavers (eighth notes) and hands together. The examiner will confirm the scale, number of octaves, whether legato or staccato, tempo and time signature. Additional Arpeggio Candidates will be asked to perform one additional arpeggio from any of the Group B exercises in any of the previous grades, selected by the examiner. The scale will need to be played ascending and descending, in quavers (eighth notes) and hands together. The examiner will confirm the scale, number of octaves, whether legato or staccato, tempo and time signature. GROUP C: TECHNICAL STUDIES Candidates perform their choice of one of the technical studies from the grade book. Supporting Tests At Grade 8 candidates will be offered the choice between Sight Reading or Contemporary Improvisation & Interpretation. Both are previously unseen and examples of each are given in the grade book. SIGHT READING Key: Any

Time signature: Any

Dynamics/articulation: any

In the sight reading test, the examiner will give candidates a piece of music of up to 24 bars in length, to be played unaccompanied. Candidates will first be given 90 seconds to practise. After the practise time, the examiner will ask candidates to commence the test. CONTEMPORARY IMPROVISATION & INTERPRETATION In the Contemporary Improvisation & Interpretation test, the examiner will give candidates a 16–24 bar chord progression in any key. Candidates will first be given 90 seconds to prepare, after which the examiner will play the backing track twice. The first time is to practise and the second time is to perform the final version for the exam. For each playthrough, the backing track will begin with a one bar count-in. The tempo is q = 60–200. Key: Any

Tempo: 60–200 bpm

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Time Signature: 4/4, swung 4/4 Candidates have the choice to improvise either a melodic line or a chordal part to complement the backing track. During the preparation time, candidates will be given the choice of a metronome click throughout or a one bar count-in at the beginning. The backing track is continuous, so once the first playthrough has finished, the count-in of the second playing will start immediately. Ear Tests At Grade 8 there is one ear test, assessing melodic recall skills. An example is shown in the grade book. MELODIC RECALL Key: C major, C natural minor or C harmonic minor

Tempo: 95bpm

Time Signature: 4/4

Rhythms: Minims (half notes), crotchets (quarter notes), quaver (eighth notes). The examiner will play a two-bar diatonic melody in the key of either C major, C natural minor or C harmonic minor, with a range up to an octave. There will be a C root note at the beginning of the test, then the melody will be played twice (each time preceded by four clicks). After this, candidates will hear a one bar count-in and will then need to play the melody back to a metronome click. The first note of the melody will be either the root, third or fifth. It is acceptable for candidates to play over the track as the test is being played and there will be 10 seconds to practise after the second playing. The piano can be used to assist at any time prior to being counted in to perform the exam version. Note: the 10 seconds is pre-recorded on the audio track so the count-in for the exam version may begin while candidates are still practising. GENERAL MUSICIANSHIP QUESTIONS The Examiner will ask five questions on topics relating to the candidate’s choice of piece performed in the examination, and on general musical and instrumental knowledge. Music Knowledge At Grade 8 candidates will be asked to identify: The meaning of tempo marking e.g. bpm, allegretto, poco moto etc. and key signature marking

Any note pitch name (bass and treble staves plus all ledger lines)

Any note and rest values within the chosen piece

The meaning and application of any expressive musical marking found in the piece including all dynamic markings, rit., rall., a tempo, subito, simile, molto and poco a poco The construction of three of four cadence types; perfect, imperfect, plagal and deceptive, in the key of C, D, F or G major. The examiner will choose one cadence from the list and state the key. The candidate must then state the chord progression as chords from the chosen key Instrument and Stylistic Knowledge At Grade 8 candidates will be asked to: Identify the location, function and use of any part of the instrument

Give a brief explanation of stylistic and technical

Assessment Criteria Performance Pieces Attainment Band Distinction Merit Pass Below Pass Below Pass 2 Mark Range 18–20 15–17 12–14 6–11 0–5 Command of Instrument Consistently clear production of sound and even tone quality throughout Mostly clear production of sound and even tone quality overall Some clear production of sound and generally even tone quality Sound produced is unclear with uneven quality of tone produced No attempt and/or incomplete performance Sync or Pulse Performance consistently synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance mostly synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance sometimes synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance not synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse not maintained No attempt and/or incomplete performance Accuracy & Understanding all of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated throughout. Understanding of musical structure shown all of the time. Most of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated overall. Understanding of musical structure shown most of the time. Some of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills generally demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure shown some of the time. Written music not accurately performed or equivalent skills not demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure not evidenced. No attempt and/or incomplete performance Style & Expression Consistently convincing projection of the music. Mostly convincing projection of the music. Some convincing projection of the music. Music not convincingly projected. No attempt and/or incomplete performance Technical Exercises Attainment Band Distinction Merit Pass Below Pass Below Pass 2 Mark Range 13–15 11–12 9–10 4–8 0–3 Command of Instrument Consistently clear production of sound and even tone quality throughout Mostly clear production of sound and even tone quality overall Some clear production of sound and generally even tone quality Sound produced is unclear with uneven quality of tone produced No attempt and/or incomplete performance Sync or Pulse Performance consistently synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance mostly synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance sometimes synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance not synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse not maintained No attempt and/or incomplete performance Accuracy & Understanding all of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated throughout. Understanding of musical structure shown all of the time. Most of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated overall.

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Understanding of musical structure shown most of the time. Some of the written music accurately performed or equivalent

skills generally demonstrated.

Understanding of musical structure shown some of the time. Written music not accurately performed or equivalent skills not demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure not evidenced. No attempt and/or incomplete performance General Musicianship Questions Attainment Band Distinction Merit Pass Below Pass Below Pass 2 Mark Range 5 correct responses 4 correct responses 3 correct responses 2 correct responses 0–1 correct responses Performance Certificate Attainment Band Distinction Merit Pass Below Pass Below Pass 2 Mark Range 18–20 15–17 12–14 6–11 0–5 Command of Instrument Consistently clear production of sound and even tone quality throughout Mostly clear production of sound and even tone quality overall Some clear production of sound and generally even tone quality Sound produced is unclear with uneven quality of tone produced No attempt and/or incomplete performance Sync or Pulse Performance consistently synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance mostly synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance sometimes synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse maintained Performance not synchronised to the music, or an internal pulse not maintained No attempt and/or incomplete performance Accuracy & Understanding All of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated throughout. Understanding of musical structure shown all of the time. Most of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills demonstrated overall. Understanding of musical structure shown most of the time. Some of the written music accurately performed or equivalent skills generally demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure shown some of the time. Written music not accurately performed or equivalent skills not demonstrated. Understanding of musical structure not evidenced. No attempt and/or incomplete performance Style & Expression Consistently convincing projection of the music. Mostly convincing projection of the music. Some convincing projection of the music. Music not convincingly projected. No attempt and/or incomplete performance

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