Piano / Keyboard
SCALES
You will be asked to play both a Major and Minor Scale and also a mode of your choice, in the key of your choice.
i.e. Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian, Phrygian, Locrian.
*Both scales and the mode will need to be played over 4 octaves and no less than 80 BPM (beats per minute).
** For Cert III/IV, auditionees can play over 2 octaves
ARPEGGIO
You will need to demonstrate the ability to play a chord (triad) of your choice in an arpeggio form.
*The chord must be played over 4 octaves.
** For Cert III/IV, auditionees can play over 2 octaves
SIGHT READING
You will be provided with a simple 4 bar piece of music in the grand stave that you will need to sight read and play at a minimum of 40 BPM (Beats per minute).
*Keys will have no more than two sharps or flats.
** For Cert III/IV, auditionees can play only one hand at a time
CHORDS
You will be provided with a simple 16 bar chord chart that you will need to demonstrate that you have the ability to play.
*Only triad chords will be used. Though demonstration of 7th Chords and extended chords are encouraged
** Piece will need to be played at minimum of 60 BPM.
IMPROVISATION
You will be asked to improvise of 2 of the 3 backing tracks.
- Track 1 is a I, vi, IV, V progression (C, Am, F, G)
- Track 2 is a 12 bar blues I, IV, V progression (A, D, E)
- Track 3 is a I, ii progression (D, Em)
PERFORMANCE
You will be asked to play two songs of your choice of any contrasting genres, or a fast/slow combination from the same genre. This will be a great opportunity for you to display your skills on the piano/keyboard. Please feel free to bring accompanists, or backing tracks if you wish to play along with a prerecorded song.
Finally, you will be asked a few simple questions in relation to your music ambitions, course expectations and ambitions.
You are also encouraged to bring along any evidence that you may wish to show at the audition. These may consist of any recordings you may have done, YouTube clips, sound cloud performances, reviews etc.