Some Helpful AMEB Facts!

AMEB examinations for most instruments are very similar , however there are some variations from instrument to instrument (eg string exams include a series of excercises which the piano exams dont have)

In general though , all exams will include the same 5 elements:

1. Technical work (scales and excercies)

2. Your repertoire of pieces (List pieces and extras)

3. General Knowledge of your List pieces

4. Sight Reading

5. Aural tests

In all instruments , your technical work must be prepared and played from memory , and the examiner will call out the scales at random.

Preliminary and Grade 1 exams are just 3 pieces and no extras

Grades 2-4 are 3 pieces and 2 extras

Grades 5-7 are 4 pieces and 2 extras

Grade 8 is just 4 pieces.

For a handy checklist , you can download a free printable here: