EXAM PREPARATION SHEET

The purpose of this evaluation is to determine whether you the student are ready to undertake musical examination.  It requires assessment from your teacher as well as self-assessment.   Please tick or cross the box as appropriate.

1.                  Can you play through your piece from beginning to end? 

2.                  Is your tempo around 80% of the finished speed required to play this piece? 

3.                  Can you explain all the dynamics and articulations on the score correctly? 

4.                  Can you play all the articulations required? Staccato, Legato, Phrasing, Dynamics 

5.                  How confident are you that you can perfect your piece before your examination day? 

6.                  Would you feel more confident waiting till the next entry date? 

7.                  Have you analyzed your music? 

8.                  Can you play your music through in your head? 

9.                  Have you memorized your music? 

10.              Are you still making a lot of mistakes during practice? 

11.              Do you know all the note names and values in your music? 

12.              Are you confident with all your fingering patterns?