LCM Exams: Piano Grades Repertoire List
Piano Grades repertoire list1 January 2013 – 31 December 2017
ContentsPageLCM Publications .3Recordings .3Other Examinations .3Acknowledgements .4Examination Formats .4Pre Preparatory .5Step 1 .6Step 2 .7Grade 1 .8Grade 2 . 10Grade 3 . 12Grade 4 . 14Grade 5 . 17Grade 6 . 20Grade 7 . 23Grade 8 . 26Leisure Play . 29Piano Duet . 33Piano Accompaniment . 35Viva Voce . 38Aural Tests . 40This repertoire list should be read in conjunction with the current Music GradesSyllabus. Copies are available free of charge via our website,www.uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams, or on request from the LCM Exams office.Please refer to the Music Grades Syllabus for full details about graded exams,recital grades, leisure play exams and performance awards.This repertoire list is valid from 1 January 2013 until 31 December 2017.
LCM ExaminationsDirector of ExaminationsJohn Howard BA PhD FRSAChief Examiner in MusicPhilip Aldred BEd FLCMLCM ExaminationsUniversity of West LondonSt Mary’s RoadEalingLondonW5 5RFtel: 44 (0)20 8231 2364email: lcm.exams@uwl.ac.ukwww.uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams Copyright 2012 by the University of West London, LCM ExaminationsApril 2016 edition2
LCM PublicationsThe following LCM Publications are relevant to this syllabus: LL259LL278LL279LL280LL281LL189LL205Piano Handbook: Pre-PreparatoryPiano Handbook: Step 1Piano Handbook: Step 2Piano Handbook: Grade 1Piano Handbook: Grade 2Piano Handbook: Grade 3Piano Handbook: Grade 4Piano Handbook: Grade 5Piano Handbook: Grade 6Piano Handbook: Grade 7Piano Handbook: Grade 8Piano Anthology: Grades 1 & 2Piano Anthology: Grades 3 & 4Piano Anthology: Grades 5 & 6Piano Anthology: Grades 7 & 8Specimen Aural Tests (revised 2006)LCM Aural Handbook: A Practical Guide to Teaching and Preparing for LCM Aural TestsLCM Publications are distributed by Music Exchange (tel: 0161 946 9301; email: mail@music-exchange.co.uk).A complete list of titles may be found on their website – www.music-exchange.co.ukThe specimen aural tests are also available as downloads from www.LCMEbooks.orgRecordingsRecordings of the piano grades repertoire are available for download from: www.LCMEbooks.orgClick on the ‘Piano Grades Pieces’ tab to purchase mp3 downloads of performances of the studies, handbookpieces and additional list pieces.Other ExaminationsLCM Examinations offers examinations in a wide range of subjects, covering classical, jazz, pop/rock andtraditional music genres. The following may also be of interest: Piano: diplomas in performance (4 levels) and in teaching (3 levels). Jazz Piano: steps, graded exams, recital grades, leisure play exams and performance awards; diplomas inperformance (4 levels) and in teaching (3 levels). Electronic Keyboard: steps, graded exams, recital grades, leisure play exams and performance awards;diplomas in performance (4 levels) and in teaching (3 levels). Ensemble: a flexible syllabus catering for all types of ensemble from duets and trios up to orchestras, choirsand concert bands. Six levels are offered, ranging from Grades 1–2 to DipLCM standard. Theory: step and 8 grades; 3 levels of theoretical diplomas.Syllabuses are available free of charge via our website, www.uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams, or on request from LCM Exams.3
AcknowledgementsGrateful thanks are due to Peter Wild, the principal syllabus compiler, and to William Alexander, editor of the handbooks.Examination FormatsFollowing is an overview of the four examination formats offered by LCM Examinations: grades, recital grades,leisure play and performance awards.Please refer to the relevant section of the Music Grades Syllabus for full details.GradesRecital GradesLeisure PlayPerformanceAwards 3 pieces4 (or 5) pieces,allselected fromrepertoire list4 pieces (3 selectedfrom grade list and/orleisure play list, plus 1own choice)3 piecesViva Voce Optional forComponent 2 Sight Reading Optional forComponent 2 Aural Tests Grades 1–8Grades 1–8Levels 1–8Levels 1–8 ExaminationExaminationExaminationDVDPass: 65-74%Merit: 75-84%Distinction: 85-100%Pass: 65-74%Merit: 75-84%Distinction: 85-100%Pass: 65-74%Merit: 75-84%Distinction: 85-100%Pass: 65-74%Merit: 75-84%Distinction: 85-100% Technical adingOfqualAccreditation4
Introductory ExaminationsPiano: Pre PreparatoryCandidates for Pre Preparatory will find all the required material for the examination in:LCM Piano Handbook: Pre Preparatory (LL249)Degree of difficulty: Five-finger position, without hand shifts. No accidentals.In order to reassure candidates, a parent or teacher is allowed to be present (in a SILENT capacity).Component 1 – Exercises25 marksCandidates should play ALL of the following: Gliding with RH and LHCouplesPitter PatterSlur and BounceOppositesStamping and DancingComponent 2 – List A Pieces20 marksCandidates should play ANY TWO of the following: Wheels on the BusBobby ShaftoeYe Banks and BraesOh SusannaLike the Blue DanubeComponent 3 – List B Pieces40 marksCandidates should play ANY TWO of the following: London BridgeHot Cross BunsLittle JohnOranges and LemonsOld MacDonaldComponent 4 – Recognition of Notes15 marksNotes C – G in the Treble Clef and C – F in the Bass Clef to be recognised.5
Piano: Step 1Candidates for Step 1 will find all the required material for the examination in:LCM Piano Handbook: Step 1 (LL250)Degree of difficulty: No shifting from the 5-finger position, except for a very occasional slight extension. Mostlysimple time signatures with the quaver as the shortest note and principally using white keys.Component 1 – Exercises25 marksCandidates should play ANY FIVE of the following: Silky Smooth Bouncing Bears Contrary Cats Copy CatHonking HornsThree at a TimeA Little DanceSailing AlongJumping Beans Bacon and EggsComponent 2 – List A Pieces20 marksCandidates should play ANY TWO of the following: Lazy LlamasGirls and BoysAccents and Squashed NotesKum Ba YahAlouetteComponent 3 – List B Pieces40 marksCandidates should play ANY TWO of the following: Aura Lee Sloop John BAu Clair de la LuneLord of the DanceGrand Old DukeComponent 4 – Questions on Rudiments15 marksRecognition and identification of staff, bar-lines, clefs, pitch names, note types and values, and rest values, allrelating to the music performed.6
Piano: Step 2Candidates for Step 2 will find all the required material for the examination in:LCM Piano Handbook: Step 2 (LL251)Degree of difficulty: The music will be in the same keys as the scales, with occasional accidentals, passing of thethumb under the third finger, and third finger over the thumb, shifting of the hands, and occasional easy intervals.Component 1 – Technical Work and Exercises25 marksCandidates will play the scales of C, G and D major (one octave from memory, hands together).Candidates should play ANY FIVE of the following: The ExpanderRockingRollingFinger FrolicsChords and ContrariesAccidental FifthsUp and AwayChinese LanternsComponent 2 – List A Pieces20 marksCandidates should play ANY TWO of the following: Syncopated SongBig ContrastsCountry GardensFlutes and DrumsViennese PolkaComponent 3 – List B Pieces40 marksCandidates should play ANY TWO of the following: Keel RowOver the WavesGerman DanceRover’s Tune Row, Row, Row Your BoatComponent 4 – Questions on Rudiments15 marksAs for Step 1, but now including dotted note values and knowledge about the position and purpose of the key andtime signatures, accidentals and basic dynamic signs. All questions will relate to the music performed.7
Graded ExaminationsPiano: Grade 1Component 1 – Technical Work15 marksCandidates should prepare Option 1 OR Option 2. Both may be found in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1 (LL252).Option 1: Scales, Broken Chords and ArpeggiosScalesFrom memory. To be played legato. Minimum tempo: q 69.Minors: harmonic or melodic, at the candidate’s choice.KeyC majorG majorD majorF majorA minorD minorHands together insimilar motion(1 octave) Hands separately(2 octaves)Contrary motion(1 octave) Broken chords (patterns as exemplified in handbook) and arpeggiosFrom memory. To be played legato. Minimum tempo: e 100.KeyC majorG majorF majorA minorD minorBroken chord,hands separately(see handbook) Arpeggio, hands separately(1 octave) Option 2: StudyPEGLERInside Out from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1Component 2 – PerformanceLCM60 marksPerformance of three pieces, one from each list: A, B and C.At least one piece MUST be taken from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1 (LL252).Candidates MUST bring to the exam an original, printed copy of the Handbook and the Anthology (if used).List ADUNCOMBEHAYDNMOZART, LTrumpet TuneGerman Dance, Hob. IX/22Minuet in DD’ANGLEBERTDIABELLIGURLITTMOZARTA French Minuet from Piano Progress Book 1Lesson in C from Essential Piano Repertoire Pre-GradeThe Rocking Horse from The New Gurlitt Volume 1Allegro in F, K. 1c from Best of Grade 1 Pianofrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 18LCMFaberSpartan PressSchottFaber
SCHEINTELEMANNAllemande from Piano Progress Book 1Minuet from Piano Progress Book 1FaberFaberList BCLEMENTISPINDLERTRAD.Sonatina in C, Op. 36 No. 3, slow movementSong Without WordsScarborough Fair (arr. Wild)BARTOKBOYCEGRECHANINOVHORAKLLOYD WEBBERROWCROFTSHEARDTRAD.Children at PlayMarchFairy TaleCuckooA Waltz for SpringtimeRhapsodyRocking SongMorning Has Broken (arr. Wild)MAYKAPARMENKENRYBICKIWALKERWEDGWOODWEDGWOODIn the Garden, Op. 28 No. 1 from Masterpieces with Flair Book 1Beauty and the Beast (arr. Walker) from The Princess Piano BookLonging from I Begin to PlayWaltz for Cinderella’s Mice from The Princess Piano BookImaginary Friends from Piano for FunThe Mad Hatter’s Funeral March from Piano for Funfrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1from Piano Anthology:Grades 1 & 2LCMLCMAlfredFaberPWMFaberFaberFaberList CBARONMILNEWEDGWOODCowboy SongSquare-OIn the Hall of the Mountain EDGWOODBaby Bossa NovaCopycatTicking AwayCheerful Cha-cha-chaPony RidePlutoSaturday ShuffleARLENDAVIDNORTONNORTONTAKACSWEDGWOODWe’re Off to See the Wizard (arr. Walker) from The Magic Piano BookBibbidi Bobbidi Boo (arr. Walker) from The Princess Piano BookRag Time from Microjazz Collection Book 1Struttin’ from Microjazz Collection Book 1Hiking Song from Von Nah und Fern, Op. 111Cool Calypso from Piano for Funfrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1from Piano Anthology: Grades 1 & 2Component 3 – Viva VoceLCMLCMFaberFaberBoosey & HawkesBoosey & HawkesUniversal EditionFaber7 marksSee pages 38–39.Component 4 – Sight Reading10 marksUp to one minute’s preparation time will be allowed to study the test before playing, during which the candidate maytry parts of the test if they wish. Specimen tests are included in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1 (LL252).Component 5 – Aural Tests8 marksSee pages 40–44. Sample tests are in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 1 (LL252) and Specimen Aural Tests (LL189).9
Piano: Grade 2Component 1 – Technical Work15 marksCandidates should prepare Option 1 OR Option 2. Both may be found in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2 (LL253).Option 1: Scales, Broken Chords and ArpeggiosScalesFrom memory. To be played legato. Minimum tempo: q 72.Minors: harmonic or melodic, at the candidate’s choice.KeyC majorG majorD majorA majorE majorF majorA minorE minorD minorHands together andseparately, in similar motion(2 octaves)Contrary motion(2 octaves) Chromatic scale, hands separately, beginning on D (1 octave).Broken chords (patterns as exemplified in handbook) and arpeggiosFrom memory. To be played legato. Minimum tempo: q 60.KeyG majorF majorC majorD minorE minorA minorBroken chord,hands separately(see handbook) Arpeggio, hands separately(2 octaves) Option 2: StudyLE COUPPEYStudy No.17 from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2Component 2 – PerformanceLCM60 marksPerformance of three pieces, one from each list: A, B and C.At least one piece MUST be taken from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2 (LL253).Candidates MUST bring to the exam an original, printed copy of the Handbook and the Anthology (if used).List ABARONHASSLERMOZART, LAllegro Vivace (from Lucy Sonata)Scherzo in FMinuet in AATTWOODBACH, J S1st movement from Sonatina No. 3 in F from Easy Progressive LessonsPolonaise in G minor (from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach)from Keynotes Grades 1–2Study in F, Op. 176 No. 17 from The Best of Grade 2 PianoAir Arabe from Romantic Piano Anthology Book 2Spanish Dance from Masterpieces with FlairDUVERNOYLE COUPPEYOESTENfrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 210LCMABRSMFaberFaberSchottAlfred
TELEMANNGigue from Keynotes Grades 2–3FaberList BFUCHSMAYKAPARWEDGWOODSad at HeartThe Music WOODINGDance With MePuppet WaltzFarewellThe Princess and the Spinning-wheelThe Shepherd’s SongPlaytimeConversation PieceSweet Dreamsfrom LCM Piano Anthology:Grades 1 & dor’s Song (from Carmen) from Music Through Time Book 1The Moth from The Best of Grade Two PianoConcerning Hobbits (arr. Carson-Turner) from Simply Film Grades 2–3Climate Change from It’s Never Too Late to PlayMoppet from It’s Never Too Late to PlayA Song of Happiness from GradationsOUPFaberFaberFaberFaberBoosey & Hawkesfrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2LCMList CCHAMBERLAINCHAMBERSMILNEHenry’s WildeChinese WhispersSkedaddlefrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2LCMCHAPPLEGANGEGRACEHALLHALL & DRAYTONNORTONSEIBERIn the PinkSarah’s SongCats at PlayRattlesnake RagPlayful PlesiosaursSpace WalkTango II (Habanera)from LCM Piano Anthology: Grades 1 & 2LCMBARBERA/HANNA/CURTINThe Flintstones Theme (arr. Carson-Turner) from Simply Film Grades 2–3The Easy Winners from Music Through Time Book 1JOPLINMILNEWho’s Been Bouncing on My Bed? from Easy Little PeppersWEDGWOODBling Bling from It’s Never Too Late to PlayWEDGWOODJammy Dodger from Really Easy Jazzin’ AboutWILLIAMSHedwig’s Theme (arr. Carson-Turner) from Simply Film Grades 2–3Component 3 – Viva VoceFaberOUPFaberFaberFaberFaber7 marksSee pages 38–39.Component 4 – Sight Reading10 marksUp to one minute’s preparation time will be allowed to study the test before playing, during which the candidate maytry parts of the test if they wish. Specimen tests are included in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2 (LL253).Component 5 – Aural Tests8 marksSee pages 40–44. Sample tests are in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 2 (LL253) and Specimen Aural Tests (LL189).11
Piano: Grade 3Component 1 – Technical Work15 marksCandidates should prepare Option 1 OR Option 2. Both may be found in LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 3 (LL254).Option 1: Scales, Broken Chords and ArpeggiosScalesFrom memory. To be prepared legato only, piano and forte. Minimum tempo: q 84.Minor scales: harmonic or melodic, at the candidate’s choice.KeyD majorA majorF majorB majorE majorE majorE minorG minorC minorHands together andseparately, in similar motion(2 octaves) Contrary motion(2 octaves) Chromatic scalesHands separately, beginning on A and on F (2 octaves).Broken chords (patterns as exemplified in handbook) and arpeggiosFrom memory. To be played legato and forte. Minimum tempo: q 72.KeyG majorD majorA majorE minorD minorC minorG minorBroken chord,hands separately(2 octaves) Arpeggio, hands separately(2 octaves) Option 2: StudyHELLERStudy in A minor, Op. 125 No. 2 from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 3Component 2 – PerformanceLCM60 marksPerformance of three pieces, one from each list: A, B and C.At least one piece MUST be taken from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 3 (LL254).Candidates MUST bring to the exam an original, printed copy of the Handbook and the Anthology (if used).List ACLEMENTIHASSLERHAYDNSonatina in C, Op. 36 No. 1, 2nd movementAndantino in A, Op. 38 No. 31Allegro from Sonata in G, Hob. XVI/8ANON.DIEUPARTHANDELAnglaise in D minor from The Best of Grade 3 PianoPassepied (from Suite No. 2 in D) from The Best of Grade 3 PianoGavotte in G, HWV 491 from The Best of Grade 3 Piano12from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 3LCMFaberFaberFaber
MOZARTSCARLATTIZILCHERAllegro in F, K. 15a from The Best of Grade 3 PianoSonata in G from Keynotes Grades 3–4Scherzo from FascinationsFaberFaberBoosey & HawkesList BFUCHSGURLITTSMETANAThe Proud HorsemanA Little TTHOOKTRAD. CZECHNAKADAWEDGWOODWILDJestNo. 11The Elfin HarpZephyrSerenade EspagnoleImpromptuRondoToo Bad for You, I Love Another (arr. Eben)Song of TwilightMasqueradeSentimental WaltzBARTOKFIBICHGRETCHANINOVHOLSTPlay from For Children Vol. 1Boosey & HawkesPoco Allegretto from FascinationsBoosey & HawkesOn Horseback from Music Through Time Book 3OUPI Vow to Thee, My Country (arr. Carson-Turner) from Classic FM Land of Hope and GloryFaberA Passing Thought, Op. 4 No. 1 from The Best of Grade 3 PianoFaberDanny Boy (arr. Chamberlain) from Step It Up! Grades 3–4FaberMAIKAPARTRAD.from LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 3from Piano Anthology:Grades 3 & 4LCMLCMList CCORNICKPEGLERSEIBERBlues in TwoHand OverFoxtrot IIfrom LCM Piano Handbook: Grade 3BARRATTRip, Rag, Panic!CHAPPLETangoCHAPPLESpanish TummyCHRISTOPHERSON Highland FlingHENGEVELDCha-cha-chaROSENimble as NinepenceSEIBERCake WalkSEIBERJazz-EtudietteJACQUESSticky ToffeeWEDGWOODThe Blarney LNENEWMANfrom Piano Anthology:Grades 3 & 4LCMLCMAscension Rag from 30 Easy Piano StudiesUniversal EditionThe Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book) (arr. Wedgwood)from Easy Jazzin’ About StandardsFaberCarnival in Rio from Hello, Mr Gillock! Carl Czerny!BreitkopfMaple Leaf Rag (arr. Wedgwood) from Easy Jazzin’ About StandardsFaberJungle Jingle from Even More Little PeppersFaberYou’ve Got a Friend in Me (arr. Carson-Turner) from Simply Film Grades 4–5Faber13
Component 3 – Viva Voce7 marksSee pages 38–39.Component 4 – Sight Reading10 marksUp to one minute’s preparation time will be allow
Click on the ‘Piano Grades Pieces’ tab to purchase mp3 downloads of performances of the studies, handbook pieces and additional list pieces. Other Examinations . LCM Examinations offers examinations in a wide range of subjects, covering classical, jazz, pop/rock and traditional music genres. The following may also be of interest:
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This repertoire list is valid for Performance Diplomas in Piano, Piano Accompaniment and Piano Duet from Spring 2019. The 2011–2018 repertoire list will remain valid until the end of the Winter 2019 exam session, giving a three-session overlap. 1.3 Changes to the repertoire list
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This repertoire list is for LCM Examinations in ‘Classical Singing’. The core repertoire is art song, sacred vocal music, opera, oratorio and folksong. No Music Theatre, Pop or Jazz songs may be presented in Classical Singing exams. Separate syllabuses for Music Theatre and Popular Music Vocals are available from LCM Examinations.
LL184 Jazz Piano Handbook 1 (Grades 1-5) LL185 Jazz Piano Handbook 2 (Grades 6-8) LCM Publications are available through our online shop: www.lc mmusicshop.ac.uk, or direct from our distributor, . The following are available as PDF downloads from www.LCMEbooks.org: LL282 Specimen Jazz Aural Tests
Publications . The following LCM Publications are relevant to this syllabus: LL161 Jazz Wind Handbook 1 (Grades 1 -5) LL162 Jazz Wind Handbook 2 (Grades 6 -8) LL203 Jazz Wind and Brass Backing Tracks CD
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