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Introduction
Practical examinations comprise the presentation of work in the following areas:
technical work
studies and pieces
aural tests
sight reading and
general knowledge
Studies and pieces
Pieces to be presented must be drawn from the lists appropriate for the grade, as
included in the current Manual of Syllabuses and/or the Board's published grade
books (where applicable). The syllabus lists may be revised from year to year and
new grade books may be issued. Teachers and candidates should refer to the
appropriate syllabus in the current Manual for up to date information.
Memorisation
Except where actually prescribed, candidates are not required to play from memory.
However, candidates should be encouraged even at the earliest stages to make a
habit of memorising.
Candidates playing from memory must still bring their music to the examination for
the General Knowledge section.
For diploma examinations the memorisation requirement is as follows.
Associate candidates are encouraged to present a portion of the program from
memory; at Licentiate one work must be presented from memory; and at Fellowship
level, piano candidates are required to present the whole program, except