MTB Piano Grade 3 exam Handbook

MTB Piano Grade 3 Handbook

The MTB Piano Grade 3 Handbook is the official all-in-one resource for preparing students for the Grade 3 Piano exam under the Music Teachers’ Board (MTB). It combines repertoire, technical requirements, and musicianship training into a single comprehensive guide.

What’s Inside

• 6 carefully selected graded pieces
• A duet to build ensemble and collaborative skills
• Scales, arpeggios, and a dedicated arpeggio exercise — all to be played from memory
• Targeted reading skills practice to develop musical literacy

Exam Structure

• Recital (60 marks): Perform three pieces from the handbook, spanning classical and popular repertoire.
• Technical Section (25 marks): Scales and arpeggios performed from memory. Requirements include:
  • A major (2 octaves, hands together)
  • B♭ major (2 octaves, hands together)
  • G harmonic minor (2 octaves, hands together)
  • G melodic minor, staccato (1 octave, hands together)
  • A major contrary motion (2 octaves)
  • Chromatic scale beginning on any black key (2 octaves, hands separately)
  • Arpeggios: B♭ major (2 octaves, hands separately), G minor (2 octaves, hands together)
  • Specific Arpeggio Exercise (hands separately)
• Musicianship (15 marks): One option such as Reading + Listening (rhythm and aural tasks), or alternative options like Reading + Duet or Reading + Improvisation depending on syllabus guidance.

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Why Choose This Handbook?

• Fully aligned with the MTB Grade 3 exam syllabus
• Balanced development of performance, technical, and musicianship skills
• Structured content makes it ideal for both teachers and independent learners

Build Confidence & Technique

The MTB Piano Grade 3 Handbook provides a clear path for progressing to higher grades, offering a blend of enjoyable repertoire and solid technical foundations for exam success.

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