Entrants will be prepared to answer questions on the following:
Time values
The following note values, rests and time signatures: ewline ~ with or without anacrusis
Pitch
Writing and identifying notes on the treble and bass clefs including two leger lines above and below each stave. The sharp, flat and natural.
Keys and Scales
The recognition and writing of the following scales and their key signatures, and the positioning of their tones and semitones: C G F major. One octave only
The writing of scale degree numbers under notes of a melody
Intervals
Writing and identifying all diatonic intervals above the tonic in specified keys for the grade. Treble clef and number only (not quality).
Triads
Writing the tonic triad in root position in the treble clef. Keys: C, G and F major
Memory and Transposition
The entrants will be expected to write the whole melody of `Happy Birthday' from memory on the treble stave. The correct key signature, time signature, pitch and note values, and phrasing are expected. Words are not required.
For Memory Tunes grades 1 to 4 the versions given in the NZMEB Theory syllabus are the versions required for NZMEB Theory Exams.
Entrants will be expected to transpose a four bar (or less) melody without accidentals into another key. Keys and note values will be those specified for the grade.
Terminology
The English meanings of the following, together with their abbreviations and signs, where applicable: adagio, allegro, andante, moderato, presto accelerando (accel.), a tempo, rallentando (rall.), ritardando (rit.), ritenuto (riten.) (rit.) crescendo (cres.) (cresc.), decrescendo (decres.) (decresc.), diminuendo (dim.), forte (f), piano (p), legato, staccato tie, slur, bar line, double bar line
~ with or without anacrusis 