I
Scales: All major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together, minimum speed: 60=quarter note. (see example (pdf))
II
Chord Progressions: I-IV-I 6/4-V7-I in all keys, major and minor.
III
Sight-Reading: Sightreading of a selected work at the intermediate level.
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Improvisation: A short improvisation over a given chord progression. (12 to 16 bars)
V
Harmonization: Harmonization of a melody at sight using primary chord functions in an accompaniment style.
VI
Transposition: Transposition of one of the repertoire selections up or down a half-step, up a fourth, or down a fifth.
VII
Repertoire: Perform two pieces at the intermediate level from memory demonstrating correct performance practices, including dynamics, phrasing, and tempo indications. (see example (pdf) , example (pdf) , example (pdf)
