MTB Grade 4 Keyboard Exam

MTB Keyboard Grade 4 Handbook

The MTB Keyboard Grade 4 Handbook by Judith Ward is the official all-in-one exam guide for the MTB Grade 4 Keyboard exam. It brings together every component—repertoire, technique, and musicianship—into a single structured volume designed for complete preparation.

Complete Exam Coverage

• 9 graded performance pieces
• 1 duet (two-player piece)
• Scales and arpeggios for Grade 4
• Technical exercises to strengthen control and fluency
• Improvisation exercise to nurture creativity
• Reading skills practice to build confidence in music literacy

Exam Structure & Technical Requirements

• Recital (60 marks): Perform three pieces from the handbook’s graded selection. The repertoire blends modern and classical styles, offering variety and challenge.
• Technical (25 marks): Scales, arpeggios, and chords must be performed from memory.
  Examples include:
  • Scales: E major (two octaves, hands together, swing rhythm), C♯ harmonic minor (two octaves), Chromatic scale from A♭ (two octaves, contrary motion)
  • Arpeggios: A♭ major, F minor (two octaves, hands together)
  • Chords (LH): C♯ minor (root, 1st & 2nd inversions), F-diminished, F-augmented, F-sus4
• Musicianship (15 marks): Choose one option:
  • Reading + Listening: Rhythm reading exercises plus prepared aural tests (call-and-response singing).
  • Reading + Improvisation: Reading tasks plus an improvised melody in styles such as waltz or march (e.g., over I, IV, V, VI chords like D/Bm/G/A).

Quick Summary Table

Why This Handbook?

• Aligned directly with the MTB Grade 4 Keyboard exam requirements
• Encourages balanced progress across performance, technique, and aural skills
• Clear structure helps teachers and learners stay exam-ready

Confident Exam Preparation

The MTB Keyboard Grade 4 Handbook provides everything a student needs to prepare effectively, with graded pieces, technical studies, and flexible musicianship tasks to ensure exam success and musical growth.

Note: The book cover image shown is for illustrative purposes only.

MTB Keyboard Grade 4 Handbook, Judith Ward, 9781785140464, MTB Exams, keyboard exam guide, Grade 4 repertoire, scales and arpeggios, technical exercises, improvisation, reading skills