MTB Piano Grade 6 exam Handbook

MTB Piano Grade 6 Handbook

The MTB Piano Grade 6 Handbook is the official all-in-one resource for exam preparation. It integrates repertoire, technical requirements, and musicianship skills, providing students with everything they need to prepare for success at Grade 6 level.

Handbook Contents

• Repertoire: A versatile mix of classical and contemporary works. Examples include Bach’s Two-Part Invention in B♭, Gershwin’s Swipesy Rag, Chopin’s Prelude in B minor, and selections from film and pop genres. Candidates perform three pieces from the handbook or approved free-choice works.
• Duet: Included to develop ensemble and collaborative performance skills.
• Technical Requirements:
  • Scales (memorized): F♯ major, E♭ major (4 octaves), F♯ melodic minor, E♭ harmonic minor.
  • Special Versions: E♭ harmonic minor in contrary motion; chromatic scale from any starting note (4 octaves—legato ascending, staccato descending).
  • Arpeggios: E♭ major (all inversions, 4 octaves), F♯ major (2 octaves, contrary motion), and diminished 7th patterns.
• Technical Exercise: A selected advanced study (e.g., Hanon or equivalent) to build dexterity and control.
• Reading & Aural Skills:
  • Reading: Six rhythm exercises at specified tempi.
  • Listening: Aural tasks such as interval singing and pitch recognition.

Exam Structure (Total: 100 Marks)

Why This Handbook Works

• Comprehensive Structure: Unites repertoire, technical training, and musicianship in one streamlined volume.
• Memorization Focus: Encourages mastery of advanced scales, arpeggios, and memory-based performance.
• Stylistic Versatility: Repertoire spans classical, romantic, ragtime, and modern music, from Satie to film and pop styles.
• Musicianship Growth: Reading and aural skills enhance overall musical awareness and exam confidence.

Achieve Musical Confidence

The MTB Piano Grade 6 Handbook provides structured, complete preparation—helping students build technical fluency, stylistic adaptability, and performance readiness.

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