Category Archives: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

What is the Musical Aptitude Test (MAT)?

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Lorraine

This blog is out of date. See here for online tutoring: We have created a target set of training materials for the Music Aptitude Test in conjunction with music technology experts. These sample tests are created in line with the … Continue reading →

Theory Revision Guide, Grade 1 ABRSM

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Lorraine

We have many students sitting their Grade 1 theory exam this term. Here’s a revision guide with a summary of the requirements. Please note that the guide includes Minor scales but these are not included in the current Grade 1 … Continue reading →

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Here they come – ABRSM Exam Results, January 2013 (Special Visit session)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Lorraine

Congratulations to our students that recently sat their ABRSM Exams at a Special Visit session in the beautiful setting of St. Pancras Chambers. Results: Martin, Grade 4 Pass Safiya, Grade 3 Distinction Emmanuelle, Grade 2 cello, Pass Hannah, Grade 1, … Continue reading →

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Exam Tips for candidates sitting their first graded music exam

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Lorraine

Here are some tips for our piano students sitting their first music exam. Click here to read the ABRSM exam tips Blank ABRSM Mock Exam Form for Teachers

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Revising for the upcoming UK ABRSM Theory Exams – 7th of November 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Lorraine

The ABRSM theory exams are coming up very soon in the UK on the 7th of November 2012. There are absolutely loads of resources available to help you revise for the exam. The good news is that most of these … Continue reading →

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Grade 1 ABRSM Exam Success, Summer 2012

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Lorraine

Congratulations to Aram and Carla on achieving Merits at their Grade 1 ABRSM examinations in Summer 2012.

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Discover a suite of piano programmes on the BBC this Autumn including 110% on Friday Nights (ABRSM and Trinity exam session)

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Lorraine

This Autumn, Saturday 15 September until Tuesday 6 November, the BBC will be dedicating a suite of programmes to the music, history and beauty of one of the world’s most iconic instruments, the piano. Piano Season on the BBC is … Continue reading →

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Autumn 2012 ABRSM Exam Entries

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Lorraine

Term has only started but the deadline is coming up very soon for ABRSM exam entries. Listed below are the students sitting exams this term: Grade 1 Hannah Grade 1 Theory Safiya Prep Test Samson (paid) Edie (paid) Milo (paid) … Continue reading →

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Listen to selected alternative ABRSM pieces from the 2013-2014 Revised Piano Syllabus

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Lorraine

Here are a few pieces on the Alternative List for ABRSM 2013-2014 Piano. I always encourage my students to play at least one piece from the alternative list at the lower grades so that they have a lesser played piece. … Continue reading →

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The new ABRSM piano syllabus is out today!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Lorraine

The long awaited ABRSM 2013 – 2014 syllabus is out today. These pieces are valid for January 2012 exam entries until Easter 2015. See below to order your copies! Click on the books below to order now: