- Advanced scale and arpeggio set
- Repeated-note and chord technique
- Long-form stamina
08
MPW Grade 8
Upper-Intermediate Pianist
Shape advanced voicings, reharmonisation and larger repertoire into assured performance.
- Upper-intermediate score reading
- Multi-layer prioritisation
- Reduction skills
- Complex syncopation
- Polyrhythmic awareness
- Tempo leadership
- Chord progression dictation
- Inner-line hearing
- Phrase transcription
- Extensions
- Reharmonisation choices
- Modulation planning
- Substantial pathway works and one collaborative work
- Reharmonised hymn set
- Multiple verse treatments
- Congregational leadership
- Developed solo over a complete form
- Fifteen-minute polished programme
Required evidence
Assignments
- Reharmonisation rationale
- Large-work practice plan
- Studio recital
Live teaching
Checkpoints
- Harmonic taste
- Form
- Stamina
- Performance communication
Ready to progress
Exit competencies
- Performs larger works reliably
- Reharmonises with musical purpose
- Leads or supports a complete musical form