What's New for Grade 5?

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• There are new questions types including more multiple-choice. this is to ensure objective, reliable and robust assessment.
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• Candidates are now no longer required to demonstrate accurate copying of music however the knowledge they will be required to show in their answers will be the same.
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• There will be a total of 75 marks available rather than 100 marks. Candidates will need 50 marks for a Pass, 60 Marks for a Merit and 65 marks for a Distinction.
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What's Changing for Grade 5?

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• Identifying the progression 6/4/5/3 (Ic-V) on the dominant note in any of the keys set for this grade is no longer required.
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• Added the requirement that candidates can recognize and name perfect, plagal and imperfect cadences.
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• A reduced number of terms and signs which now better supports progression from grade to grade and ensures the required knowledge is more relevant and useful to learners.
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• Removed the requirement to transpose an entire melody between clefs, but still assess the fundamental knowledge of transposition between clefs and keys. 
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