Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge, interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Criteria
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 3 entrants.
Comfortable and well balanced seating position
Appropriate hand and finger shape
Technical facility, to allow:
Independent articulation of the fingers
Controlled co-ordination of the hands
A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.
Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and touch
Increased control of variations in the tonal balance between the hands
A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.
Developing legato pedalling technique.
Developing sensitivity to the cohesive sound of the group
Developing a high degree of group communication skills