In practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces
Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3
The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Level Two - Grades 4 and 5
The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.
Broad formal structure of pieces.
Name the period and give its time frame.
Give the nationality of composers.
Level Three - Grade 6
The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Modulations which occur in the pieces.
Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.
Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.
Some knowledge of the composers.
Level Four - Grades 7 and 8 and Performance Certificate
The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Modulations which occur in the pieces.
Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the development of musical style.