NAC389.030. “Level of musical difficulty” defined.

“Level of musical difficulty” means a level of difficulty for playing music on a scale with six levels that are more particularly described as follows:

     1. Level 1 is the “very easy” level and is characterized by the ability of the pupil to perform music that uses easy keys, meters and rhythms, and contains limited ranges.

     2. Level 2 is the “easy” level and is characterized by the ability of the pupil to perform music that may include changes of tempo, key and meter, and contains modest ranges.

     3. Level 3 is the “moderately easy” level and is characterized by the ability of the pupil to perform music that contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges and varied interpretive requirements.

     4. Level 4 is the “moderately difficult” level and is characterized by the ability of the pupil to perform music that requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

     5. Level 5 is the “difficult” level and is characterized by the ability of the pupil to perform music that requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, the ability to perform unusual meters, complex rhythms and subtle dynamic requirements, and contains key signatures with numerous sharps and flats.

     6. Level 6 is the “very difficult” level and is characterized by the ability of the pupil to perform music that is suitable for pupils who are musically mature and of exceptional competence.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R073-00, eff. 6-20-2000)