What should I expect on grade 1 Piano test?

Practical Piano Grade 1 exams consist of three pieces, scales and broken chords, sight-reading, and aural tests. Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. You need 100 marks to achieve Pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.

How long does it take to prepare for grade 1 piano?

Children learning piano will often be able to take grade 1 around two years after beginning lessons. Adult beginners can generally expect a quicker rate of progress, and often get to grade 1 within six months or less.

How do I prepare for the piano exam?

9 Things You Need to Know Before Your Next Piano Exam

1. Be prepared. The most important thing is to be prepared.
2. Tempo, tempo, tempo.
3. Rhythm is key.
4. Avoid correcting any mistakes or mishaps.
5. Just keep going.
6. Memorize your repertoire.
7. Remember the technical requirements.
8. Don’t panic practice.

How do I calm myself down before a piano test?

Here are Pianist’s 8 tips on how to get rid of nerves before your piano exam.

1. Be prepared.
2. Avoid over-practising on the day.
3. Remember why you are there.
4. Declare that you ARE going to do well.
5. Remember to breathe.
6. Sing!
7. Go easy on the caffeine.
8. The examiners are there to pass you.

How do you stay calm before a music exam?

Why not try practising some breathing exercises; breathing in through the nose gently to the count of five and then breathing out through the mouth? Focus on counting your breaths and continue doing this until you feel calm and in control. When you walk into the exam room or onto the stage, smile at the audience.

What are the supporting tests in Music Trinity?

Trinity’s supporting tests encourage the development of the broader musical skills of sight reading, aural, improvisation and musical knowledge. The choice allows candidates to demonstrate their own musical skills in different ways.

How can I prepare for my music GCSEs?

Personalise your exam – you can choose to perform your own, original composition, a duet at Initial to Grade 3 and a selection of supporting tests. A range of free, online support resources, produced with professional musicians and educators, help develop your performance skills and musical knowledge.

What skills do you need to be a piano player?

Able to play at least 2 scales in two octaves, separate hands. Knows most of the other grade 1 scales in one octave. Learn to play Grade 1 Scales. Sight-reading. Able to read notes in all lines and spaces of the treble and bass clef and find their position on the keys.

What is the overlap between Trinity syllabuses?

Trinity has a one-year overlap between syllabuses during which time candidates may offer pieces and technical work from either the 2018-2020 or 2021-2023 syllabus, but not a mixture of both.