|
Grade 1 |
Grade 2 |
Grade 3 |
| Range |
E3-E6 |
E3-G6 |
» no limitations |
| Key Signature |
» does not exceed 4 #s or 4 flats
» some accidentals
» some modulations
|
» no limitations
» more accidentals
» more modulations
|
» no limitations
» many accidentals
» frequent key changes
|
| Meter |
» simple or compound meter
» some meter changes |
» mixed simple and compund meter
» multiple meter changes |
» no limitations
» complex
» frequent changes
|
| Tempo |
» maximum tempo
beat=120 |
» maximum tempo
beat=132 |
» no limitations |
| Rhythm |
» most complex subdivision 16nd note |
» most complex subdivision 32nd note |
» no limitations |
| Dynamics |
» subtle changes
» may have some sudden changes
» mf-f altissimo register |
» extreme changes
» mf-f altissimo register |
» full dynamic range
» frequent extreme changes
» requires pp in altissimo register |
| Articulation |
» some short continuous tongued passages
» moderate tempo
» medium interval slurs |
» moderately long tongued passages
» faster tempo
» large interval slurs |
» extensive fast tonguing passages
» double tonguing
» any slurred interval |
| Ensemble |
» some unison passages
» somewhat contrapuntal |
» more unison passages
» interweaving lines
» read from score
» challenging entrances |
» challenging intonation
» complex rhythmic interaction |
| Extended Techniques |
» key clicks
» small pitch bends
» flutter tongue
» quarter tones |
» glissandi
» simple multiphonics
» graphic notation |
» any multiphonics
» circular breathing
» double tonguing |
