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ABRSM is the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music, delivering over 650,000 music exams and assessments every year in 93 countries.
We provide a range of assessments for musicians of all ages and at all levels, from the Prep Test and Initial Grade for beginners to advanced-level diplomas in Performance, Teaching and Directing. Assessments are available for instrumentalists and singers, including Singing for Musical Theatre, Jazz and Drum Kit.
ABRSM is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world.
Our Music Theory exams cover the essential building blocks of music, starting with the basics of rhythm and notes at Grades 1 to 5 before moving on to harmony, counterpoint, composition and a broad knowledge of western music at Grades 6 to 8.
Exam Fees. These exam dates are for Practical Grades and Music Performance ARSM diplomas, Prep Tests, Performance Assessments and Practical Musicianship exams. For Ensemble and Choral Singing exams, see "Group Exams". The dates on this page are for Public Venue exams.
Use our instrument and subject finder to discover the exams we offer along with qualification specifications and syllabuses. Further down the page you'll find more information about our syllabuses including updates, overlap periods, corrections and FAQs.
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Piano Syllabuses 2025 & 2026 – refreshed repertoire lists for Practical Grades and Performance Grades . Wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque and Classical to pop, stage and screen. Pieces that you can play with one hand (right or left) for Performance Grades 1 to 5.
ABRSM. The ABRSM ( Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) is an examination board and registered charity [2] based in the United Kingdom. ABRSM is one of five examination boards accredited by Ofqual to award graded exams and diploma qualifications in music within the UK's National Qualifications Framework (along with the ...
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