Piano Accompaniment

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Please note that the LCME 2021 Piano Syllabus and accompanying LCME Piano Handbooks 2021-2024 have been extended until further notice so you can continue using them.

When we launch a new piano syllabus, the 2021 Piano syllabus will remain valid for 12 months to help you achieve a smooth transition.

About LCME Piano Accompaniment Exams

There are three LCME Piano Accompaniment levels 3, 5 and 7 and four performance diplomas.

The exams consist of a performance of three pieces, solo sight reading, a discussion and aural tests.

LCME Piano Accompaniment Syllabus

Grades
Diplomas

Validity

The Piano 2021-2024 syllabus has been extended until further notice.

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What's in the exam

Levels

Exam content

  • Performance (2 pieces)
  • Discussion
  • Sight reading
  • Aural tests

DipLCM

Exam content

  • Performance
  • Discussion
  • Sight reading

ALCM

Exam content

Recital option 1:

  • Performance
  • Essay
  • Discussion

Recital option 2:

  • Performance
  • Discussion

Standard option 1:

  • Technical work
  • Performance
  • Discussion
  • Sight reading
  • Aural tests

Standard option 2:

  • Technical work
  • Performance
  • Discussion/Sight reading/Aual test

LLCM

Exam content

Recital:

  • Performance
  • Programme notes

Standard:

  • Performance
  • Discussion
  • Keyboard tests

FLCM

Exam content

  • Performance
  • Programme notes