Eleven levels of curriculum are outlined in the Piano Exam Syllabus. (For more on Level XI, see below.) Levels progress from elementary to very advanced in the areas of keyboard skills/technical studies, stylistic interpretation of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary music, as well as memorization, sightplaying, and oral questions.

Why Do Piano Exams? A Student's View

Keyboard Skills Exams are offered as a means to develop proficiency at the keyboard through ten levels of scales, chords and arpeggios from elementary to advanced levels. Keyboard Skills Exams may be taken as one part of the Comprehensive Piano Exam; or as a separate exam.

The Sightplaying Program is designed to develop proficiency in playing keyboard music at sight. The program consists of six levels and provides both method books and sample tests to aid preparation for these exams. In addition, Sightplaying testing has been incorporated into all levels of the Piano Exams and is a part of all other syllabus exam programs as well. Sightplaying Exams may be taken as one part of the Comprehensive Piano Exam; or as a separate exam.

Eleven levels of curriculum are outlined in the Piano Exam Syllabus. Level XI is the highest level of the MMTA Piano Exams. It is a culmination of a student's studies in the MMTA Piano Program, and an affirmation of accomplishment. Unlike Levels I-X of the Comprehensive Piano Exam, Level XI students must take all three components on the same day, as the exam is only offered once per year in the Spring.

The Music Theory program outlines six levels of curriculum, progressing in the areas of notation and ear training, as well as analysis and understanding of the structure and form of music. Each level includes integrating these areas at the piano. A teacher's manual and student workbook is available for each of the six examination levels. Music Theory Examinations are required for specific levels of the State Contest.