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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.
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".
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.
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.
Booking paper-based Music Theory exams. Use our online service to book these exams – click Login/Register at the top of the page to get started. Digital exams are available on demand – there are no booking periods or set exam dates, so you can book and take exams at a time that suits you.
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.
Practice resources for Music Theory Grades 1 to 5. You can use the free resources on this page to prepare for your exam: Free online practice exams - on the platform that you'll use for your exam. Free downloadable papers. Information about question types.
Guidance for online Music Theory exams – Grades 1 to 5. This page includes important information about our online Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5. For general information about the exams go to About Music Theory and for booking information go to How to book.
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.
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.
