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Foundation

• Manuals only 
• Separate pedal study 
• Five-finger positions, basic finger substitution 
• Simple hymn-style textures (mostly two-part) 
• Basic registration awareness 
• Counting and pulse stability prioritised over tempo 

Intermediate 1 

• Pedals used sparingly and slowly 
• Hands and feet coordinated in simple textures 
• Occasional manual changes 
• Simple contrapuntal textures (two to three voices) 
• Legato and detached touch clearly differentiated 
• Simple registration planning 

Intermediate 2

• Regular use of pedals and independence of hands and feet 
• Three- and four-part textures 
• Manual changes within a piece 
• More advanced finger substitution and redistribution 
• Confident hymn accompaniment with pedals 
• Registration chosen with stylistic awareness 

Advanced 1

• Fully independent pedal technique 
• Articulation as a stylistic tool 
• Ornaments integrated musically and interpreted accurately 
• Confident hymn accompaniment 
• Registration changes during performance 
• Awareness of historical style and instrument type 

Advanced 2

• Secure manual and pedal technique 
• Complex contrapuntal textures (e.g. trio writing) 
• Controlled and purposeful articulation 
• Colourful and responsive hymn accompaniment (with extension) 
• Well-executed registration schemes 
• Informed interpretative choices 

Diploma

• Approaching professional-level manual and pedal technique 
• Complex textures maintained over long forms 
• Fluent registration changes during performance 
• Stylistic authority across periods 
• Advanced accompaniment skills