Step 1

All the required material for the exam is contained within Piano Handbook 2021–2024: Step 1 (LCM).

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Component 1: Exercises                                                            (25 marks)

Performance from memory of a selection of the following five-finger scales:

• C and G major; A minor: hands separately and together

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Performance of any four of the following exercises:

• Flow

• You Got Rhythm

• Larkin’ About

• Waltzing Fairy

• Banana Milkshake

• Big Brown Bear

• Running Around

• Ebony Stroll

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Component 2: List A Pieces                                                      (20 marks)

Performance of any two of the following:

• Allegro in C

• Exploring Castle Ruins

• Out Of This World

• Miniature No. 1

• The Elephant

• Polly Put The Kettle On

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Component 3: List B Pieces                                                      (40 marks)

Performance of any two of the following:

• Study in C For Full and Brilliant Tone

• The Jolly Farmer

• Kittens Up A Tree

• Ketchup

• Hickory Dickory Dock

• Let It Go

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Component 4: Discussion Questions                                        (15 marks)

Candidates should be able to recognise and identify the following in the music performed: staff, treble clef, barlines, time signature, pitch names, and note and rest types and values.