*Requirements #1 – 4 are found in Scales Skills, Level 3 by Keith Snell (Kjos Publications)
1. Scales
- major and harmonic minor
- 2 octaves
- hands alone
- mm=80 (eighth notes)
2. Arpeggios
- major and minor
- 2 octaves
- hands alone
- mm=60 (eighth notes)
3. Primary Chord Progressions
- major and minor
- I-IV-I-V7-I
- hands alone
4. Triad Inversions
- major, minor, diminished, augmented
- up and down 1 octave
- hands alone
5. Harmonization & Improvisation
- RH melody, LH accompaniment (at least 2 styles)
- LH melody, RH accompaniment (at least 2 styles)
- 2-handed accompaniment only (no melody)
6. Transposition
- transpose 5 finger tunes
- transpose extended 5 finger tunes
7. Sight Reading
- be able to sight read three examples from Level 2 piano literature (early intermediate level)
8. Repertoire
- perform an approved piece from level 3 piano literature