Piano certification
Level 4 — Advanced 2 (Artistic Control)
To achieve confident technical control, stylistic maturity, advanced pedalling and deeper harmonic awareness.
Practical syllabus (piano)
Technique
- Scales hands together at increased tempos
- Arpeggios in multiple keys
- Advanced pedal coordination (legato and syncopated pedalling)
- Even tone across registers
Notes and playing
- Expressive shaping of long phrases and balance between voices
- Controlled position changes and stylistic articulation in different repertoires
- Scales (two octaves, hands together expected): E♭ major, C♯ minor, B major, D harmonic minor, G major in contrary motion, B♭ minor
- Extended chords (9ths, 11ths); broken, rolled and spread chord voicings with color awareness
Rhythm and coordination
- Compound and syncopated rhythms
- Rhythmic independence between hands
Repertoire
- Four pieces spanning at least two different genres or styles
- At least one extended or technically demanding work
- Interpretation and stylistic authenticity emphasised
Theory syllabus
Harmony and modes
- Secondary dominants and their use
- Cadence types (perfect, imperfect, plagal)
- Introduction to modes and modal sound awareness
Analysis
- Harmonic analysis of performed or set repertoire