Question 1 was poorly attempted generally by the candidates inspite of the fact that questions l(a), 1(b) and l(c) are all in major tonalities of B flat, G and B flat respectively.
In question 1(a), candidates are advised to
(i)study both the melodic and rhythmic character or style of the opening figure or phrase;
(ii)Take the opening figure or phrase as the question phrase and copy it as their own beginning before adding an ‘answer phrase’which is best known as parallel answer or an imitation of the given opening;
(iii)Note the modulation required which is usually either to the dominant,or relative minor (for major tonalities) or to the relative major for passages in the minor tonalities;
(iv)Create 12,14 or 16 bars and add phrase marks of 2or 4 bars long e.g

(v)Allow the modulation section to be in about 4 bars so as to establish it or at least ot less than 2 bars;
(vi)Write in ternary form so that the B section may coincide with their modulation and then return to the ‘A’ section and make a slight repeat of the opening section;
(vii)avoid using the same rhythm throughout but never deviate completely from the opening rhythmic motif except modestly at the B (contrasting) section:
For question 1(b) - Two-Part Writing, candidates are advised to .
(i)avoid adding any part with the same rhythm. The rhythm must be complimentary:
(ii)avoid repetition of notes where possible. This makes counterpoints dull
and static;
(iii)treat most quavers as some type of non-harmonic tones;

For question I(c) - Four-Part Harmony, candidates are advised not to use many chords in their progression.