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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.
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. Music Theory Grades 1 to 5.
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.
Face-to-face instrumental and singing exams take place on dates in our exam sessions, usually between 9.00am and 5.35pm. You can choose your venue and date (but not the time) from a list of options. The number of dates and venues available depends on the location.
These exam dates are for Practical Grades and ARSM diplomas, Prep Tests, Performance Assessments and Practical Musicianship exams. For Ensemble and Choral Singing exams, see "Group Exams".
Advice for your exam day. We’ve put together some advice for anyone who’s getting ready to take one of our music exams or assessments. At the bottom of the page you'll also find some top tips for coping with nerves before your exam or a performance of any kind.
Step-by step-guide. How to book digital exams. This page includes information about booking our digital exams: Performance Grades. Online Music Theory exams (Grades 1 to 5) Digital ARSM, LRSM and FRSM diplomas. Music Medals (UK only) Booking face-to-face exams. Booking paper-based Music Theory exams.
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.
This exam centre holds instrumental and singing and Music Theory exams. Email: hazwani.sudar@moe.gov.my. Phone lines are open from Sunday to Wednesday, 8:30am to 4pm Thursday, 8:30am to 3pm. Break time: 1pm to 2pm (Monday to Thursday) Closed on Federal and State Public Holidays. Contact.
These exam dates are for Practical Grades and Music Performance ARSM diplomas, Prep Tests, Open Music Assessments and Practical Musicianship exams. For Ensemble and Choral Singing exams, see "Group Exams".
