Examinations
You don't have to do exams.
However, if you would like to, ABRSM examinations are scheduled three times a year, approximately at the end of each school term. There is also an online performance examination option which can be recorded at any time.
For many students, including adult learners, an exam can be a good thing to work towards as it gives you a focus, introduces you to a range of playing styles and techniques and improves your general musicianship. However, these things are also covered as part of your normal music lessons - it just depends whether you would like that shiny piece of paper!
I prepare students for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Examinations. I organise a professional accompanist for most of my students' exams. I normally use the same exam venue each year, which helps students to become more comfortable as they progress through the grades.
ABRSM Music examinations are marked out of 150 marks. The pass mark is 100. You perform three pieces (with piano acompaniment), play a selection of scales and arpeggios (technical exercises), do some aural tests (clapping and singing) and one piece of sight reading (half a minute to prepare and then perform a short piece you haven't seen before).
The new ABRSM performance exam is also marked out of 150 marks. For this examination you perform 4 pieces as one continuous video recording, which you then upload for assessment.
For those with special educational requirements such as dyslexia, additional time may be available for some elements of the exam at the discretion of the ABRSM's Access Coordinator. Large print sight reading can also be made available if required.
ABRSM Examinations Information
However, if you would like to, ABRSM examinations are scheduled three times a year, approximately at the end of each school term. There is also an online performance examination option which can be recorded at any time.
For many students, including adult learners, an exam can be a good thing to work towards as it gives you a focus, introduces you to a range of playing styles and techniques and improves your general musicianship. However, these things are also covered as part of your normal music lessons - it just depends whether you would like that shiny piece of paper!
I prepare students for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Examinations. I organise a professional accompanist for most of my students' exams. I normally use the same exam venue each year, which helps students to become more comfortable as they progress through the grades.
ABRSM Music examinations are marked out of 150 marks. The pass mark is 100. You perform three pieces (with piano acompaniment), play a selection of scales and arpeggios (technical exercises), do some aural tests (clapping and singing) and one piece of sight reading (half a minute to prepare and then perform a short piece you haven't seen before).
The new ABRSM performance exam is also marked out of 150 marks. For this examination you perform 4 pieces as one continuous video recording, which you then upload for assessment.
For those with special educational requirements such as dyslexia, additional time may be available for some elements of the exam at the discretion of the ABRSM's Access Coordinator. Large print sight reading can also be made available if required.
ABRSM Examinations Information
- ABRSM website www.abrsm.org/
