The following weaknesses were perceptible in the candidates’ scripts:
- Poor knowledge of balance in melody writing
Candidates did not exhibit a thorough knowledge of balance in melody writing as well as form and modulation to the dominant. A few who attempted to modulate did not show adequate knowledge in modulation. Steps of notes were in most cases wrongly directed and melodies were shapeless. Also, most candidates did not understand the concept of setting a given text to music.
- Poor knowledge of chord progression and cadences
Candidates also displayed a very poor knowledge of chord progression and cadences, inaccurate spacing and poor notes placing on the staves.
