MTB Grade 5 Keyboard Exam

MTB Keyboard Grade 5 Handbook

The MTB Keyboard Grade 5 Handbook by Judith Ward is the official all-in-one guide for students preparing for the MTB Grade 5 Keyboard exam. It provides complete coverage of all required elements, combining performance, technical work, and musicianship into one convenient resource.

Handbook Contents

• 9 graded performance pieces tailored to Grade 5
• 1 duet for collaborative performance experience
• All required scales (e.g., D♭ major, C♯ minor, chromatic), to be played from memory
• Technical exercises including arpeggios, chromatic runs, and chord types (augmented, diminished, inversions, suspended)
• An improvisation exercise to encourage creativity
• Reading skills practice such as rhythm clapping and sight-reading tasks

Exam Structure Breakdown

• Recital (60 marks): Perform three pieces selected from the handbook’s Grade 5 repertoire list.
• Technical (25 marks): Scales, arpeggios, and chords from memory, aligned with syllabus standards.
  Examples include: D♭ major scale, F minor arpeggios, chromatic scale, C♯ minor chords in inversions.
• Musicianship (15 marks): Choose one option:
  • Reading + Listening Skills: Perform rhythm reading tasks and complete aural exercises.
  • Reading + Improvisation: Execute reading tasks and improvise melodies over chord progressions.

Quick Summary Table

Why Choose This Handbook?

• Aligned with official MTB Grade 5 exam requirements
• Encourages both technical mastery and expressive performance
• Ideal for students aiming for structured preparation with one comprehensive resource

Achieve Musical Confidence

The MTB Keyboard Grade 5 Handbook offers everything needed for a successful exam journey. From graded pieces to technical fluency and improvisation, it equips learners with the skills to progress confidently and musically.

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

MTB Keyboard Grade 5 Handbook, Judith Ward, 9781785140471, MTB Exams, keyboard exam preparation, Grade 5 music book, scales, arpeggios, chords, improvisation, reading skills