Each grade stands for the following evaluation:
- A: Very good (+2)
- B: Good (+1)
- C: Satisfactory, but passing (0)
- D: Needs practice (-1)
- E: Completely unsatisfactory (This grading for any subject will constitute a 'Fail' result regardless for all other subjects)
Overall result is a 'Pass' if all subjects add up to '0' point or above.
Distinction is awarded if all subjects are grade 'A' or 'B' and there are at least 3 'A' grades in 3 different subjects (ie:You must score at least an 'A' in each subject).
The three subjects are as follow:
FREE SELECTION
- Musical Expression: articulation, dynamic, pedaling and etc
- Rhythm: sense of rhythm, steady tempo
- Technique: fingering and posture
SIGHT PLAYING
- Effort to produce the image and the atmosphere of the piece
- Musical flow
- Accuracy
IMPROVISATION / ACCOMPANIMENT
- Harmonic flow, appropriate selection of chords and accompaniment
- Musical performance, dynamic, tempo, musical ideas
Finally, I would like to wish all you guys GOOD LUCK! Cheers ;-)
