Information for Popular Songwriters

  • It is not necessary for the candidate to be the vocalist
  • Each song should be in a different key, style and tempo
  • Candidates must cover the minimum vocal range stipulated within each syllabus
  • The responsibility to provide playback equipment and instruments is the candidate (except a piano, which will be available)
  • The duration of each song should be as close as possible to the suggested length on each syllabus
  • Transcriptions, rough works, chord progressions, lyrics etc. should be provided in duplication for the examiners use