General Requirements: Written Examinations

Introduction

Two syllabuses are available for examination in the theoretical aspects of music, namely Theory of Music and Musicianship. Both these syllabuses provide a graded series of examinations. The Musicianship syllabus includes an aural component from Fourth Grade onwards.

Aural Musicianship

This examination is administered by means of a recording. Before the commencement of the examination candidates will be given a short listening time in order to become familiar with the sounds to be used on the examination tape.

Presentation of Written Work

Candidates are encouraged to write neatly and clearly on examination papers.

Marks

For the guidance of candidates, the maximum number of marks allotted to each question is shown on the examination paper.

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