SIXTH GRADE AMEB SCALES
1. Similar motion - four octaves (in both legato and staccato scale properties)
Hands separately and together (tempo in 92 and 72)
Major scales: B, F sharp, E flat and A flat
Harmonic minor scales: G sharp, E flat (D sharp), C and F
Melodic minor scales: G sharp, E flat (D sharp), C and F
Chromatic scales commencing on: B, F sharp, E flat and A flat
2. Contrary motion - two octaves (both beginning and ending on the keynote/unison)
Hands together (tempo in 72)
Major scales: B, F sharp, E flat and A flat
Harmonic minor scales: G sharp, E flat (D sharp), C and F
3. Staccato double 6ths - two octaves(using first and fifth fingers in each hand)
Hands separately (tempo in 72)
Major scales: C, beginning on E and C
4. Arpeggios
Hands separates and together (tempo in 60)
Major (root position and inversions): B, F sharp, E flat and A flat (G sharp)
Minor (root position and inversions): B, F sharp, E flat and A flat (G sharp)
Dominant seventh of (root position only): B, F sharp, E flat and A flat
Diminished seventh of (root position only): B, F sharp, E flat and A flat (G sharp)
Godfrey Franecki
You cannot directly go for ABRSM grade 5 piano exam without giving any earlier grades.
I read it was a grade 6/7 borderline
It was a long time ago, but I believe it may be around... 104 bpm?
The grade you have to be a piano teacher is a masters degree in collage.
The notes for scales on the piano are the exact same notes for corresponding scales on the saxophone. However, as the alto saxophone is in Eb and the tenor saxophone is in Bb, you will have to account for these differences by raising the piano notes by a minor third or lowering the piano notes by a whole step, respectively.
You cannot directly go for ABRSM grade 5 piano exam without giving any earlier grades.
I read it was a grade 6/7 borderline
It was a long time ago, but I believe it may be around... 104 bpm?
The grade you have to be a piano teacher is a masters degree in collage.
The notes for scales on the piano are the exact same notes for corresponding scales on the saxophone. However, as the alto saxophone is in Eb and the tenor saxophone is in Bb, you will have to account for these differences by raising the piano notes by a minor third or lowering the piano notes by a whole step, respectively.
For c major there are no sharps, for b flat major there are two flats, b flat and e flat
The phrygian scales have a menacing ring to them.
You only have to bring your piano pieces book not your scales or sight reading.
For ever , know why, its because there is no such thing as Grade 9 piano. It only goes up to grade 8
no keep your wrist level and balanced while playing your scales...its good and common practice to not raise your wrists while playing the piano
The highest grade is 8, but then you can do Diplomas. The Diplomas include AMusA, LMusA and FMusA. Most people who are serious about learning piano complete up to grade 8 if they play piano for their own enjoyment. Many people learn up to AMusA because that is the grade you have to pass to be able to teach piano grades.
The technical exercises are important in piano studying, because it strengthens the fingers, gives the fingers flexibility, and adds to your knowledge of the piano. The scales, etc... can be used as a warm-up routine. Studying the basics will help you understand the theory of the piano, and will aid you in mastering the circle of keys.