| Name | League | Category | Code | Points Value | Details | Resource/Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 1 | Lesson Attendance | LA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 1 | Practice | PR 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Identify Bass Clef 3rd Space C - G | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 5 pitches: 3rd Space C ascending through G in the Bass Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 5 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 5 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Identify Treble Clef Middle C - G | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 5 pitches: Middle C ascending through G in the Treble Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 5 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 5 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Identify Bass Clef F - Middle C | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 5 pitches: 4th Line F ascending through Middle C in the Bass Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 5 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 5 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Identify Bass Clef F - Treble Clef G | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 10 pitches: 4th Line F in the Bass Clef ascending through 2nd Line G in the Treble Clef (Middle C shown once each in Bass Clef and Treble Clef). The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 10 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 5 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Identify Bass & Treble Clef C - G | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 10 pitches: 2nd Space C ascending through G in the Bass Clef and Middle C through G in the Treble Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 10 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 5 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Identify Bass Clef 3rd Space C - Treble Clef G | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1g | 150 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 13 pitches: 3rd Space C ascending through Middle C in the Bass Clef and Middle C through G in the Treble Clef (Middle C shown once each in Bass Clef and Treble Clef). The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 13 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 13 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Custom Coordination | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics - Johnson |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete My First Music Theory Book or Fundamentals of Piano Theory Prep Level Book | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete EITHER "My First Music Theory Book" by Lisa Ng (recommended for younger beginners) OR "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Preparatory Level" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh (recommended for older beginners). Alternatively, the student may complete a different beginning theory book of equivalent difficulty, such as the theory book in their method book series (Piano Adventures, Alfred, etc.). | My First Music Theory Book - Lisa Ng |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns RH: C, G, D, A | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the C, G, D, and A Major 5-finger patterns with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns LH: C, G, D, A | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the C, G, D, and A Major 5-finger patterns with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns HT: C, G, D, A | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the C, G, D, and A Major 5-finger patterns hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns HT: C, G, D, A w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the C, G, D, and A Major 5-finger patterns hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 84 = quarter note. The patterns must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns HT: C, G, D, A w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1e | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the C, G, D, and A Major 5-finger patterns hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 104 = quarter note. The patterns must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major Broken Triads HS: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F | Level 1 | Chords | CH 1a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major broken triads in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, and F hands separately, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Blocked Triads HS: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F | Level 1 | Chords | CH 1b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major blocked triads in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, and F hands separately, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Broken Triads HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F | Level 1 | Chords | CH 1c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major broken triads in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Blocked Triads HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F | Level 1 | Chords | CH 1d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major blocked triads in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Broken & Blocked Triads HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F | Level 1 | Chords | CH 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major broken & blocked triads in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Complete Groups 1 & 2 in A Dozen A Day Mini Book | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 1 & 2 in the "Dozen a Day Mini Book" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Mini Book |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 2 | Lesson Attendance | LA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 2 | Practice | PR 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Identify Bass Clef 1st Line G - C | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 4 pitches: 1st Line G ascending through C in the Bass Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 4 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 4 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Identify Treble Clef 3rd Space C - F | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 4 pitches: 3rd Space C ascending through F in the Treble Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 4 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 4 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Identify Treble Clef 2nd Line G - C | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 4 pitches: 2nd Line G ascending through C in the Treble Clef. The student may demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 4 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 4 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2d | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2e | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Identify Bass & Treble Clef C - C | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must demonstrate mastery of 16 music staff pitches: 2nd Space C ascending through Middle C in the Bass Clef and Middle C ascending through 3rd Space C in the Treble Clef. The student must demonstrate mastery by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when shown each of the 16 flashcards in random order OR by saying the correct name and playing the correct key on the piano when their teacher draws each of the 16 pitches in random order on the music staff whiteboard or staff paper. | Hal Leonard Music Flashcards |
| Custom Coordination | Level 2 | Coordination | CO 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics - Johnson |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete My Second Music Theory Book or Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 1 Book | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete EITHER "My Second Music Theory Book" by Lisa Ng (recommended for younger beginners) OR "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 1" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh (recommended for older beginners). Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty, such as the theory book in their method book series (Piano Adventures, Alfred, etc.). | Fundamentals Of Piano Theory - Snell |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns RH: E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major 5-finger patterns with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns LH: E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major 5-finger patterns with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns HT: E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major 5-finger patterns hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns HT: E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major 5-finger patterns hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 84 = quarter note. The patterns must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major 5F Patterns HT: E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2e | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major 5-finger patterns hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 104 = quarter note. The patterns must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major Broken Triads HS: F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major broken triads in the keys of F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, and Ab hands separately, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Blocked Triads HS: F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major blocked triads in the keys of F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, and Ab hands separately, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Broken Triads HT: F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major broken triads in the keys of F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, and Ab hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Blocked Triads HT: F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major blocked triads in the keys of F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, and Ab hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform Major Broken & Blocked Triads HT: F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher major broken & blocked triads in the keys of F#/Gb, C#/Db, Bb, Eb, and Ab hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Major Broken & Blocked Triads HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 2 | Chords | CH 2f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major broken & blocked triads in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Complete Exercises 1-18 in Schaum's Fingerpower Primer Level Book | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete exercises 1-18 in the "Fingerpower Primer Level" book by Schaum. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Schaum's Fingerpower Primer Level |
| Complete Groups 3-5 in A Dozen A Day Mini Book | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 3-5 in the "Dozen a Day Mini Book" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Mini Book |
| Complete Exercises 1-6 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 1-6 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 3 | Lesson Attendance | LA3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 3 | Practice | PR 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Days 1-40 in Piano Note Reading Exercises Book | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Days 1-40 (pg. 4-44) in the Piano Note Reading Exercises book and show the completed pages to their teacher. | Piano Note Reading Exercises Book |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 1-2 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 1 and/or 2 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Level Up - Improve Your Sight Reading - Harris |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 3-4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 3 and/or 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight Reading - Harris |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 5-6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 5 and/or 6 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight Reading - Harris |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3e | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Complete 30 Exercises from Stages 1-3 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3f | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 1, 2, and/or 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight Reading - Harris |
| Complete 30 Exercises from Stages 4-6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3g | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 4, 5, and/or 6 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight Reading - Harris |
| Custom Coordination | Level 3 | Coordination | CO 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 1 Book | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 1" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 2 Book | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 2" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty, such as the theory book in their method book series (Piano Adventures, Alfred, etc.). | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 2 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Minor 5F Patterns RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 5-finger patterns: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor 5F Patterns LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 5-finger patterns: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor 5F Patterns HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 5-finger patterns: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor 5F Patterns HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/ Metronome @ 84 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 5-finger patterns: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 84 = quarter note. The patterns must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform All Minor 5F Patterns HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/ Metronome @ 104 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3e | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 5-finger patterns: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 104 = quarter note. The patterns must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform All Minor Broken Triads HS: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor broken triads in the keys of A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands separately, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor Blocked Triads HS: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor blocked triads in the keys of A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands separately, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor Broken Triads HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor broken triads in the keys of A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor Blocked Triads HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor blocked triads in the keys of A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Minor Broken & Blocked Triads HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor broken & blocked triads in the keys of A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Perform All Major & Minor Broken & Blocked Triads HT | Level 3 | Chords | CH 3f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major broken & blocked triads: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all minor broken & blocked triads: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform the triads by memory or with sheet music. | |
| Complete Exercises 19-36 in Schaum's Fingerpower Primer Level Book | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete exercises 19-36 in the "Fingerpower Primer Level" book by Schaum. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Schaum's Fingerpower Primer Level |
| Complete Groups 1 & 2 in A Dozen A Day Preparatory Book | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 1 & 2 in the "Dozen a Day Preparatory Book" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Preparatory Book |
| Complete Exercises 7-13 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 7-13 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 4 | Lesson Attendance | LA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 4 | Practice | PR 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Days 41-80 in Piano Note Reading Exercises Book | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Days 41-80 (pg. 45-88) in the Piano Note Reading Exercises book and show the completed pages to their teacher. | Piano Note Reading Exercises Book |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 7-9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 7, 8, and/or 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight Reading - Harris |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 1-2 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 1 and/or 2 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 3-4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 3 and/or 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4e | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Complete 30 Exercises from Stages 7-9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 1 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4f | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 7, 8, and/or 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 1" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Complete 30 Exercises from Stages 1-4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4g | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 4 | Coordination | CO 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 2 Book | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 2" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 3 Book | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 3" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty, such as the theory book in their method book series (Piano Adventures, Alfred, etc.). | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 3 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales RH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales LH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales RH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave with their right hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales LH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave with their left hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4g | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in one octave hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 104 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 4 | Chords | CH 4a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 4 | Chords | CH 4b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 96 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 120 | Level 4 | Chords | CH 4c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 120 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 144 | Level 4 | Chords | CH 4d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 144 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Groups 3-5 in A Dozen A Day Preparatory Book | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 3-5 in the "Dozen a Day Preparatory Book" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Preparatory Book |
| Complete Exercises 14-20 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 14-20 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Complete Schaum's Fingerpower Level 1 Book | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fingerpower Level 1" book by Schaum. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Schaum's Fingerpower Level 1 |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 5 | Lesson Attendance | LA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 5 | Practice | PR 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Days 81-130 in Piano Note Reading Exercises Book | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Days 81-130 (pg. 89-139) in the Piano Note Reading Exercises book and show the completed pages to their teacher. | Piano Note Reading Exercises Book |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 5-6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 5 and/or 6 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 7-9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 7, 8, and/or 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5d | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 1-2 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5e | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 1 and/or 2 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5f | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Complete 30 Exercises From Stages 7-9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5g | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 7, 8, and/or 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete 30 Exercises From Stages 1-4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5h | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 5 | Coordination | CO 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 3 Book | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 3" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 4 Book | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 4" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty. | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 4 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave with their right hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave with their left hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 1-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5g | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in one octave, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 104 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 96 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 120 | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 120 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 144 | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 144 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 2-Octave Cross-Hand Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 144 | Level 5 | Chords | CH 5e | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 2-octave cross-hand arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 144 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Groups 1 & 2 in A Dozen A Day Book 1 | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 1 & 2 in the "Dozen a Day Book 1" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Book 1 |
| Complete Exercises 20-25 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 20-25 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Complete Schaum's Fingerpower Level 2 Book | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fingerpower Level 2" book by Schaum. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Schaum's Fingerpower Level 2 |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 6 | Lesson Attendance | LA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 6 | Practice | PR 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 3-4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 3 and/or 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 5-6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 5 and/or 6 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 7-9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises from Stages 7, 8, and/or 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete Lessons 16-30 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-30 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Complete 30 Exercises From Stages 3-6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6e | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 3, 4, 5, and/or 6 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete 30 Exercises From Stages 6-9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from Stages 6, 7, 8, and/or 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 6 | Coordination | CO 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 4 Book | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 4" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 5 Book | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 5" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty. | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 5 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform 1-Octave Chromatic Scale RH Starting on C | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a one-octave chromatic scale starting on C with the right hand, both ascending and descending, by memory. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 1-Octave Chromatic Scale LH Starting on C | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a one-octave chromatic scale starting on C with the left hand, both ascending and descending, by memory. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 1-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a one-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales RH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales LH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6e | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales RH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6f | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves with their right hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales LH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6g | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves with their left hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6h | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6i | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6j | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6k | 150 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 92 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios RH | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, in the right hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios LH | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, in the left hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 1-Octave Arpeggios HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios HT | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6f | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 96 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 120 | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6g | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 120 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 1-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 144 | Level 6 | Chords | CH 6h | 160 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 1-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all the minor 1-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set to 144 = quarter note. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Groups 3-5 in A Dozen A Day Book 1 | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 3-5 in the "Dozen a Day Book 1" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Book 1 |
| Complete Exercises 26-31 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 26-31 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Complete Schaum's Fingerpower Level 3 Book | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fingerpower Level 3" book by Schaum. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Schaum's Fingerpower Level 3 |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 7 | Lesson Attendance | LA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 7 | Practice | PR 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete 50 Exercises From Any Stage in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 2 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 50 unique exercises from any stage in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 2 |
| Complete 30 Exercises From Any Stage in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 30 unique exercises from any stage in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 1 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7c | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 1 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 2 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7d | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 2 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 3 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7e | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7f | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7g | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 1-4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7h | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises (4x) from Stages 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 7 | Coordination | CO 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 5 Book | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 5" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 6 Book | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 6" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty. | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 6 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform 1-Octave Chromatic Scale RH Starting on C w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a one-octave chromatic scale starting on C with the right hand, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 1-Octave Chromatic Scale LH Starting on C w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7b | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a one-octave chromatic scale starting on C with the left hand, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 1-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a one-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7e | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7f | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves with their right hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7g | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves with their left hand only, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7h | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7i | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7j | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7k | 150 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 92 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios RH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with their right hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios LH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with their left hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios RH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with their right hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios LH: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab with their left hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7e | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7g | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 80 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 100 | Level 7 | Chords | CH 7h | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major 2-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 100 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Groups 1 & 2 in A Dozen A Day Book 2 | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 1 & 2 in the "Dozen a Day Book 2" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen a Day Book 2 |
| Complete Exercises 32-38 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 32-38 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 8 | Lesson Attendance | LA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 8 | Practice | PR 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete 50 Exercises From Any Stage in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 50 unique exercises from any stage in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 3 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 5 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 5 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8d | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 6 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 7 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8e | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 7 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8f | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 8 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8g | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 8 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 4-7 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8h | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises (4x) from Stages 4, 5, 6, and/or 7 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 8 | Coordination | CO 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 6 Book | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 6" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 7 Book | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 7" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty. | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 7 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform 2-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a two-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 92 = two eighth notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 2-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C w/Metronome @ 108 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a two-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 108 = two eighth notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales RH by Memory | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, with their right hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales LH by Memory | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8d | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, with their left hand only, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 2-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C w/Metronome @ 124 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8e | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a two-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 124 = two eighth notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT by Memory | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT by Memory w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8g | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT by Memory w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8h | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT by Memory w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8i | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 92 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Natural Minor 2-Octave Scales HT by Memory w/Metronome @ 108 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8j | 150 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all previously learned major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all previously learned natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 108 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F with their right hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F with their left hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios RH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F with their right hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios LH: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F with their left hand only, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8e | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 80 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8g | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 80 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Minor 2-Octave Arpeggios HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 100 | Level 8 | Chords | CH 8h | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the minor 2-octave arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 100 = two eighth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Groups 3-5 in A Dozen A Day Book 2 | Level 8 | Technique | TE 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Groups 3-5 in the "Dozen a Day Book 2" by Edna Mae Burnam. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm, correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. | Dozen A Day Book 2 |
| Complete Exercises 44-50 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 8 | Technique | TE 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 44-50 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm (with or without metronome), correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 9 | Lesson Attendance | LA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 9 | Practice | PR 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 9 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 9 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 1 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 1 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 2 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 2 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 3 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9e | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 1-3 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises (4x) from Stages 1, 2, and/or 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 9 | Coordination | CO 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 8 Book | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 8" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty. | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 8 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Harmonic Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Melodic Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 3-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 70 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 70 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform 3-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9d | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a three-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory, with the metronome set at 96 = three triplet notes. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic Minor 3-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9e | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Melodic Minor 3-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9f | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 3-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 82 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9g | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 82 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 3-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9h | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 96 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic & Melodic Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 88 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9i | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 88 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic & Melodic Minor 3-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 70 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9j | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 70 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic & Melodic Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9k | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 104 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic & Melodic Minor 3-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 82 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9l | 110 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 82 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic & Melodic Minor 2-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 120 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9m | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in two octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 120 = two eighth notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic & Melodic Minor 3-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9n | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in three octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 96 = three triplet notes. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. The student may perform by memory or with sheet music. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 3-Octave Arpeggios HT | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 3-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 3-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 3-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 52 | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9b | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 3-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 3-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 52 = three triplet notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 3-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 3-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 3-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = three triplet notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 3-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 68 | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 3-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 3-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 68 = three triplet notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 3-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 9 | Chords | CH 9e | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 3-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 3-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = three triplet notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Exercises 51-55 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 9 | Technique | TE 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 51-55 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm (with or without metronome), correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 10 | Lesson Attendance | LA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 10 | Practice | PR 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete 50 Exercises From Any Stage in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 4 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 50 unique exercises from any stage in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish once during home practice and once for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 4 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 4 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 5 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10c | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 5 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 6 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10d | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 6" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10e | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 7 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10f | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 7" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete 10 Exercises From Stage 8 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10g | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 10 unique exercises from Stage 3 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 8" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Complete 20 Exercises From Stages 4-8 in Improve Your Sight-Reading Book Lvl. 5 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10h | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a total of 20 unique exercises (4x) from Stages 4, 5, 6, 7, and/or 8 in the "Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5" book by Paul Harris. Completion of an exercise includes playing it from start to finish 2x during home practice and 2x for the teacher. The student should do their best to play the exercise steadily and without stopping or correcting mistakes. The student is encouraged to take a moment to study the exercise and clap/count the rhythm before performing it. | Improve Your Sight-Reading Level 5 |
| Custom Coordination | Level 10 | Coordination | CO 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current piano method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to play each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, pedaling, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 9 Book | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 9" book by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. Alternatively, the student may complete a different theory book of equivalent difficulty. | Fundamentals of Piano Theory Level 9 |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform 4-Octave Chromatic Scale HT Starting on C | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher a four-octave chromatic scale starting on C, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory. The scale must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major 4-Octave Scales HT: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab in four octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Natural Minor 4-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10c | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the natural minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in four octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Harmonic Minor 4-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10d | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the harmonic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in four octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Melodic Minor 4-Octave Scales HT: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, F | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10e | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all the melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F in four octaves, hands together, both ascending and descending, by memory - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor & Chromatic 4-Octave Scales HT w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, all natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, and the chromatic scale starting on C in four octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering - with the metronome set at 60 = four sixteenth notes. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor & Chromatic 4-Octave Scales HT w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10g | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, all natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, and the chromatic scale starting on C in four octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering - with the metronome set at 76 = four sixteenth notes. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor & Chromatic 4-Octave Scales HT w/Metronome @ 90 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10h | 150 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, all natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, and the chromatic scale starting on C in four octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering - with the metronome set at 90 = four sixteenth notes. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor & Chromatic 4-Octave Scales HT w/Metronome @ 106 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10i | 190 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, all natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, and the chromatic scale starting on C in four octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering - with the metronome set at 106 = four sixteenth notes. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor & Chromatic 4-Octave Scales HT w/Metronome @ 120 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10j | 230 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, all natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F, and the chromatic scale starting on C in four octaves, by memory, hands together, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering - with the metronome set at 120 = four sixteenth notes. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 4-Octave Arpeggios HT | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 4-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 4-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending - cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 4-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 52 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 4-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 4-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 52 = four sixteenth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 4-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10c | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 4-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 4-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 60 = four sixteenth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 4-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 68 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10d | 160 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 4-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 4-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 68 = four sixteenth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 4-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10e | 190 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 4-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 4-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 76 = four sixteenth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Perform All Major & Minor 4-Octave Arpeggios HT w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 10 | Chords | CH 10f | 220 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major 4-octave arpeggios: C, G, D, A, E, B/Cb, F#/Gb, C#/Db, F, Bb, Eb, Ab and all 4-octave minor arpeggios: A, E, B, F#, C#, G#/Ab, D#/Eb, A#/Bb, D, G, C, and F hands together, by memory, both ascending and descending, with the metronome set at 84 = four sixteenth notes. The arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | FJH Classic Scale Book |
| Complete Exercises 56-60 in Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises | Level 10 | Technique | TE 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete Exercises 56-60 in "The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises" book by Hanon. Students must be able to perform each exercise with steady rhythm (with or without metronome), correct fingering, and with attention to any articulation, phrasing, and dynamics. Exercises may be performed with the sheet music or by memory. | Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10b | 60 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10c | 90 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10d | 110 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10e | 140 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10f | 160 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. |
