GUIDELINE ON DIFFICULTY LEVELThe Difficulty Level System is developed for directors, composers, arrangers, publishers, editors, and educators who are interested inworking on pieces for e-Orch.Level 1Level 2Level 3Meter Tempo Rhythm Tonality Techniques4/4, C (Common Time), 3/4and 2/4Slow to moderate2/2, cut time, 3/2, andsimple mixed meters of 2/4, Slow to moderate3/4, and 4/46/8, 3/4 (in one pulse perbar), 3/8, 9/8, 12/8, 6/4Level 4 Irregular meter e.g. 5/4, 7/4Level 5UnlimitedMore changes of tempowithin the workFast tempo, more changesof tempo within a workincluding abrupt shiftsComplex changes withina workCrotchet, dotted-minim,semi-breve; tied notes, nosubdivision of beatQuavers, dotted-crotchet;dotted-rhythm,Semiquavers, dottedquaver,triplet; syncopationTriplet over two beatsUnlimitedNo key signature, 1 sharp/flat key without accidentals;No special techniquemajor, minor, pentatonicscale2-3 sharps/flats keys withaccidentals4 sharps/flats keys withaccidentals5 sharps/flats keys withaccidentals; whole-tonescale6 sharps/flats keys withaccidentals; non-tonal;unlimited2 different techniques withadequate preparation time3 or more differenttechniques with adequatepreparation time4 or more differenttechniques with lesspreparation timeunlimitedNotes:1. All levels are cumulative.2. The number of key changes and accidentals shall be considered when judging the difficulty level.3. The texture and number of the voices of the piece shall be considered when judging the difficulty level.4. The consideration of tonality as the criteria should be eased if the piece makes use of the scale function to present any keysignatures in white keys only (i.e. a transposing keyboard)5. Examples of techniques include modulation, pitch bend, sustain, tremolo, arpeggiator, etc.6. When a piece contains a four-measure (or less) phrase of technical difficulty above the specific level assigned, the pieceshould not be raised to the next level of difficulty. The specific phrase should be treated as a challenging spot for learning.7. A plus or minus may be added to any level designation when appropriate (e.g. Level 2+).8. The criteria should be used as reference only. Instructors are recommended to be flexible when choosing pieces for the e-Orch.24
e-Orch ScoresSCORESOde to Joy Level 1Key: G MajorComposer: Ludwig van BeethovenTempo: 88Arranger: Leung Chi-hinMeter: Simple Quadruple Time25