Discovering Music Theory Grade 1 Answer Book

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Page 26, Exercise 3 c: the correct answer is a G on the bottom line, creating a triad of G major.
Page 28, Exercise 4: fine means ‘the end’ (not ‘repeat from the beginning’).

Discovering Music Theory Grade 2 Answer Book

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Page 1, Exercise 2 b: the answer should match the three-note exercise in the Workbook, and
read ‘BAG’ (not the extended ‘BAGGED’).
Page 24, Exercise 1 a: the correct answer is ‘The music should be played very quietly and in a
singing style’ (not ‘The music should be played very quietly and sweetly’).
Page 29, Exercise 3.5: this should be numbered ‘2.4’ (not ‘3.5’).
Page 30, Exercise 3.7: the first and fifth boxes should be selected, not the third and seventh.

Discovering Music Theory Grade 3 Workbook

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Page 3, Exercise 3, top row, second from left: this example will be reprinted as a semiquaver
note followed by two semiquaver rests.

Discovering Music Theory Grade 3 Answer Book

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Page 2, Exercise 3, top row, second from left: this example will be reprinted as a semiquaver
note followed by two semiquaver rests.
Page 5, Exercise 10 b and c: these musical examples should match the examples found in
Discovering Music Theory Grade 3 Workbook (where the notes are grouped correctly).
Page 10, Exercise 8 a: the final quaver rest is correct.
Page 12, Exercise 2 f: answer book should still state ‘F’ (not ‘A’).
Page 25, Exercise 3 b: the second interval is a minor 3rd (not a major 3rd), and the third interval
is a minor 7th (not a minor 2nd).
Page 28, Exercise 4 c: the lower note (C sharp) should be highlighted, not the middle note (E
natural).

Discovering Music Theory Grade 4 workbook

Contents page (Chapter 4: Keys & Scales Part 1); this should read ‘the keys and scales of B major and D flat major’, not ‘D flat minor’.

Discovering Music Theory Grade 4 Answer Book

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Page 21, Exercise 4 b: the penultimate note (A sharp) should also be circled.
Page 26, Exercise 6 c: the second answer should be minor 7th (not diminished 7th).
Page 30, Exercise 3 h: the correct answer is B major (not B minor).
Page 36, Exercise 3 b: the correct answer is douce (not dolce).

Discovering Music Theory Grade 5 Answer Book

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Page 13, Exercise 8 d: the penultimate note is correct.
Page 16, Exercise 5 d: the tonality should be ‘major’ (not ‘minor’).
Page 20, Exercise 4 j: the correct answer is A flat (not A double flat).
Page 31, Exercise 8 a: the final chord is IVb (not Vb).
Page 31, Exercise 8 c: the final chord is IVa (not IVc).
Page 40, Exercise 2 c: the correct answer is ‘cello’ (not ‘flute’).
Page 47, Exercise 6.1: cantando means ‘singing’ (not ‘resonant’).

Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Grade 2

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Paper A
Page 8, Question 3.9: this question should read, ‘… complete the scale of E harmonic minor’
(not ‘E major’).

Paper C
Page 25, Question 4 j: the answer options should read 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th.

Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Model Answers, Grade 2

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Paper A
Page 5, Question 3.9: the correct answers are C and G (not C sharp and G sharp).
Page 7, Question 6: ritenuto means ‘held back’ (not ‘gradually getting slower’).

Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Grade 4

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Paper A
Page 13, Question 7.3: the second option should not have a tenuto on the final note.

Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Model Answers, Grade 4

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Paper A
Page 8, Question 7.3: the second option should match that in the Sample Paper.

Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Grade 5

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Paper C
Page 26, Question 2.4: second note of bar C is F (on second ledger line).

Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Model Answers, Grade 5

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Paper C
Page 14, Question 2.4: the correct answers are a. True; b. False; c. False (not a. True; b. True;
c. True).

Paper D
Page 18, Question 1.2: the third option is correct (not the first).
Page 18, Question 1.4: the second option is correct (not the first).

More Music Theory Sample Papers, new format, Grade 5

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Paper A
Page 12, Question 7: the question should read, ‘Study this music for cello and piano …’ (not
‘Study this music for violin and piano …’)

A second edition of the ARSM syllabus has been published (February 2017). No changes have been made to any of the exam requirements but an appendix has been added giving details of the regulation of our qualifications and confirming that the ARSM has been placed at Level 4 in the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework.

Piano

J. S. Bach Toccata no.3 in D, BWV 912
In the Henle edition (126) this piece is listed as no. 5.

J. S Bach Toccata no.5 in E minor, BWV 914
In the Henle edition (126) this piece is listed as no. 2.

Bassoon

Jeremy Pike Aria-Commemoration
This piece is now published by Composers Edition.

Grade 1, C5, C6 and Grade 2, C4 Abracadabra Bassoon (A & C Black)

Please note that A & C Black publications are being rebranded as Collins Music.

Grade 3, B10 John Williams

Grade 4, C7 H. Mancini

The book ‘Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Trombone’ is set on Grades 3 and 4. The set pieces have been reviewed and confirmed as suitable for Bassoon candidates.

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have printable piano accompaniments. Details of where to find these accompaniments are below. The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

The following duet publications are available in different formats for Bassoon and Bassoon, Mini-Bassoon and Bassoon, and Tenoroon and Bassoon, as follows:

• Easy Traditional Duets for Two Bassoon
• Easy Traditional Duets for Mini-Bassoon and Bassoon
• Easy Traditional Duets for Tenoroon and Bassoon

• Easy Classic Bassoon Duets
• Easy Classic Mini-Bassoon and Bassoon Duets
• Easy Classic Tenoroon and Bassoon Duets

• Easy Duets from Around the World for Bassoons
• Easy Duets from Around the World for Mini-Bassoon and Bassoon
• Easy Duets from Around the World for Tenoroon and Bassoon

Candidates must play the upper parts in all set pieces. Publications where the reduced-size instrument plays the bottom line (titled ‘Bassoon and Mini-Bassoon’ or ‘Bassoon and Tenoroon’) are not suitable.

Scale & arpeggio speeds for bowed strings

In the new ABRSM books of scales and arpeggios for Bowed Strings (published July 2011), minimum speeds are suggested for all requirements for the very first time.

This comes in response to requests from many teachers who found the former guidance – that the speeds should be dictated by the bowing – too vague. By publishing the tempi, we bring Bowed Strings into line with all the other ABRSM syllabuses.

After publication of the books, we’ve realized that we overestimated the speeds for the Grade 8 double-stop scales (in parallel) for Violin, Viola and Cello. These will be corrected to more moderate speeds at the next reprint of the books, as follows:

• Violin: crotchet = 72 (down from 92)
• Viola: crotchet = 66 (down from 84)
• Cello: crotchet = 60 (down from 72)

Please note that all the speeds published in our scale books are given as suggested minimums only, and many candidates will be comfortable playing the requirements at faster speeds. Examiners will continue to assess the technical work as they have done previously, and so these changes do not alter any aspect of assessment in the actual exams.

Initial Grade, A9 Trad.

Unfortunately the accompaniment symbol is missing in the printed syllabus booklet. The piano accompaniment for this piece is published separately.

Grade 1, C7 Thomas Gregory

Unfortunately the publication title is incorrect in the printed syllabus booklet. This piece is available in Vamoosh Cello, Book 1.

Grade 1, C8 Edward Huws Jones

Unfortunately the accompaniment symbol is missing in the printed syllabus booklet. The piano accompaniment for this piece is published separately.

Grade 5, A1 Passionei

Unfortunately the catalogue number is incorrect in the printed syllabus booklet. The correct catalogue number is Op. 1 No. 8.

Grade 8, C7 Minsky

This piece is published unaccompanied and should be performed solo.

Grade 5, A2 Nielsen

Unfortunately there is an error in the 2018–2021 Grade 5 Clarinet Exam Pieces and Clarinet Exam Pack publications. The first time bar in the solo clarinet part is incorrectly marked and should be extended to include b. 31. The first and second time bars are correctly marked in the score. This error will be corrected at the next reprint for these publications.

Grade 5, C7 C. Rose

Candidates must play this piece from the cited edition in the syllabus, More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1.

Grade 6, C6 Lange

Candidates playing this piece from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2 should observe the repeat in the exam.

Grade 8, C1 Abreu

There is a discrepancy between the tempo marked on the score for this piece and the tempo played in the recording. Candidates may choose to follow either tempo in the exam and will not be penalised for following one tempo over the other.

Grade 3, B7 Emma Johnson

Unfortunately the incorrect book was listed in the original PDF. The correct book is ‘First Repertoire for Clarinet (Faber)’. The online PDF was updated 27 September 2021 with the correct information.

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have printable piano accompaniments. Details of where to find these accompaniments are below. The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

Grade 4, A3 Johann Fischer

This piece is No. 24 in the cited Schott edition.

Grade 1, B9 Sarah Watts

This is a duet for descant (soprano) and treble (alto). The candidate must play the upper part in the exam.

Grade 2, C1 Sally Adams

This is a duet for descant (soprano) and treble (alto). The candidate must play the upper part in the exam.

Grade 3 B10 Sarah Watts

This is a duet for descant (soprano) and treble (alto). The candidate must play the upper part in the exam.

Grade 3, C5 Alan Davis

This is a duet for descant (soprano) and treble (alto). The candidate must play the upper part in the exam.

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have printable piano accompaniments. Details of where to find these accompaniments are below. The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

Initial Grade, B8 Sheila Nelson

The publication listed for this piece contains both the double bass line and the piano accompaniment.

Grades 1–5, Grade by Grade, Double Bass series

Grades 2-5 of this series, published by Boosey and Hawkes, will be available in October 2019. Grade 1 of this series will be available in November 2019.

The lists below clarify the pieces from the Grade 1 syllabus that are in first position or half position, as well as pieces that can be played in either position.

Download the Grade 1 syllabus lists.

Pieces in first position

List A

• A1 The More the Merrier
• A3 Aria
• A5 Knocking on the Door
• A6 Penguin Parade
• A8 Spagnoletta
• A9 Fiddler's Fancy
• A10 Allegretto

List B

• B1 Long, Long Ago
• B2 Evening Star
• B3 Sad Double Bass
• B5 A Cool Day
• B7 Morningtown Ride

List C

• C3 Off to France in the Morning
• C4 The Hippopotamus Song
• C5 The Ogre's Dance
• C6 Carnival Waltz
• C7 Fiery Fiddler
• C10 Samba

Pieces in half position

List B

• B9 Moon Over the Ruined Castle

List C

• C1 A Little Blue
• C2 Gigue

Pieces that can be played in either position

List A

• A2 March
• A4 Gavotte

List B

• A7 Now is the month of Maying
• B4 Canon on 'Frère Jacques'
• B6 Bass Bridges of Paris
• B8 Ballad II
• B10 Hatikvah

List C

• C8 Toodle-Pip
• C9 And Y Not

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have printable piano accompaniments. Details of where to find these accompaniments are below. The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

Grade 1, A7 Mainerio

This piece is also available in Répertoire progressif, Vol. 1 (Les Productions d'Oz) and is listed as No. 1 (Anon, ‘Schiarrazula Marrazula’). Candidates are welcome to use this edition in the exam if they wish.

Grade 5, A10 Visée

Please note that the edition UE11322 should be used in the exam. UE34480 is not suitable for exam use.

Grade 8, A6 M. Ponce

The edition listed in the syllabus omits the Dal Segno sign and the 1st and 2nd time bar numbers, which are as follows:

Bars 28 & 45 are 1st time bars
Bars 29 & 46 are 2nd time bars

To clarify, the piece should be played without repeats in the exam. At the end of the piece candidates should return to the beginning of bar 1 and play until the ‘Fin.’ at bar 29.

Grade 4, A2 Bach

A revised edition of the Henle publication is now available (HN 593).

Grade 8, Scales

For the similar-motion scales with hands a third apart and a sixth apart, the minors are to be prepared in harmonic or melodic form, at the candidate’s choice.

Grade 3, Mopti Don Cherry

ABRSM has reluctantly had to remove this piece from the 2013 reprint of Jazz Alto Sax Tunes, Level/Grade 3 and Jazz Tenor Sax Tunes, Level/Grade 3 since, despite many efforts, permission has not been obtained from the copyright owner to reproduce it for this reprint. However, the piece still remains on the syllabus so candidates who have older editions of the publication are welcome to play this piece in their exam.

Grade 4, Dedication to Thomas Mapfumo Don Cherry

ABRSM has reluctantly had to remove this piece from the 2013 reprint of Jazz Real Book Bb edition since, despite many efforts, permission has not been obtained from the copyright owner to reproduce it for this reprint. However, the piece still remains on the syllabus so candidates who have older editions of the publication are welcome to play this piece in their exam.

Piano

DipABRSM

J. S. Bach Toccata no.3 in D, BWV 912
In the Henle edition (126) this piece is listed as no. 5.

J. S Bach Toccata no.5 in E minor, BWV 914
In the Henle edition (126) this piece is listed as no. 2.

Fauré Piano Works, Vol. 2 (Peters)
This book is now out of print and these pieces are available in Faure Barcarolles (Peters EP71904).

LRSM

Debussy L’Isle joyeuse
This piece is now available in Debussy Piano Pieces (UMP).

Fauré Piano Works, Vol. 2 (Peters)
This book is now out of print and the piece is available in Faure Barcarolles (Peters EP71904).

Ireland Chelsea Reach and Ragamuffin
These pieces are now available in Ireland London Pieces (Stainer & Bell).

Scriabin Sonata no.5 in F#, Op. 53
Scriabin Piano Works, Vol. 2 is no longer out of print.

Seiber Scherzando capriccioso
This publication is no longer out of print.

FRSM

Messiaen Île de feu 1 and 2
This piece, formerly published by UMP, is now published by Durand and available as two separate publications: Messiaen Ile de feu I and Messiaen Ile de feu II.

Viola

DipABRSM

Telemann 12 Fantasias for Unaccompanied Viola, arr. Rood
Volumes 1 & 2 of this book are currently unavailable.

Cello

DipABRSM

Beethoven 7 Variations on a Theme ‘Bei Männern’ from Mozart’s‘Magic Flute’, WoO 46
This publication has been repackaged and is now called Complete Violoncello Variations (Peters EP 748b).

Walton Passacaglia for unaccompanied cello
This piece is now available in Two pieces for solo cello (OUP).

Double Bass

DipABRSM

Massenet Meditation (from ‘Thaïs’), arr. Drew
This edition is currently unavailable.

LRSM

François Zbinden Hommage à J. S. Bach, Op. 44
This edition is now out of print.

Guitar

DipABRSM

da Milano Complete Lute Works, Vol. 1, trans. Chiesa
This book is now out of print.

LRSM

da Milano Complete Lute Works, Vol. 1, trans. Chiesa
This book is now out of print.

Granados Llobet Guitar Works, Vol. 3
This book is now out of print.

FRSM

S.L. Weiss Sonata in A (Dresden no. 19), trans. Skiera; Sonata in C (Dresden no. 9), trans. Skiera; Sonata in D minor (Dresden no. 6) trans. Skiera
These editions are available as special orders directly from Bärenreiter.

S.L. Weiss Sonata in A minor (‘L’Infidèle’) (Dresden no.15/London no.25), trans. Meunier
This edition is now out of print.

Recorder

DipABRSM

Hotteterre (Le Romain) Suite in F, Op. 2 no. 1; Suite in G minor, Op. 2 no. 3a
These pieces, formerly published by Nova, are now published by European Music Archive (EMA122; EMA123).

Notari Canzona Passaggiata
This piece, formerly published by Nova, is now published by European Music Archive (EMA139).

Flute

DipABRSM

Taffanel Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino
This edition is currently unavailable.

Oboe

FRSM

J.S. Bach Concerto in F, BWV 1053
This piece, formerly published by Nova, is now published by European Music Archive (EMA112).

Bassoon

DipABRSM

J. Bentzon Study in Variation Form
This piece, formerly published by Hansen, is now published by Skandinavisk Musik Og Borups Musikforlag.

LRSM

Raphael Sonata for solo bassoon, Op. 46 no. 9
This edition is available as a special order directly from Bärenreiter.

Saxophone

FRSM

Paul Bonneau Caprice en forme de Valse
This piece is only available for Eb saxophone.

Mihalovici Chant Premier
This piece is only available for Bb saxophone.

Trumpet

LRSM

Torelli Trumpet Sonata in D, G1
This edition is now out of print.

Eb Horn

DipABRSM and LRSM

Rossini Prelude, Theme and Variations
This edition is now out of print.

Trombone

DipABRSM and LRSM

Gröndahl Concerto
This piece, formerly published by Samfundet, is now published by Edition-S.

Tuba

DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM

Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto in F minor
This piece is now published by OUP Archive and is available from Allegro.

Percussion

FRSM

Askell Masson Prime
This piece formerly published by Iceland Music, is now published by Editions BIM.

Graham Whettam Suite for timpani
This edition is currently unavailable.

Singing

DipABRSM

Sibelius Black Roses, Op. 36, no. 1
This edition is now out of print.

Wolf 15 Selected Songs from Italian Lyrics (low)
This book is now out of print.

DipABRSM and LRSM

Schubert Lieder, Vol. 9 (high or medium); Lieder, Vol. 17 for Bass Voice
These editions are available as special orders directly from Bärenreiter.

DipABRSM and FRSM

Gurney A Second Volume of 10 Songs
This book is now out of print.

Schubert Lieder, Vol. 17 for Bass Voice
This edition is available as a special order directly from Bärenreiter.

LRSM

Barber Rain has fallen, Op. 10, no. 1
Barber Collected Songs has been replaced by Barber 65 Songs (high or medium-low) published by G. Schirmer.

Debussy 3 Chansons de France (Peters)
This publication is no longer out of print.

Gluck Aria: Divinités du Styx: from ‘Alceste’
The vocal score is available as a special order directly from Bärenreiter.

Gurney A Third Volume of 10 Songs
This book is now out of print.

Tchaikovsky ‘Jeanne d’Arc’
Operatic Anthology: Celebrated Arias for Mezzo-Soprano and Alto, Vol. 2
This book is no longer out of print.

Wolf 9 Secular Songs from ‘Spanisches Liederbuch’ (low)
This book is now out of print.

FRSM

Ireland 5 Poems by Thomas Hardy
This book is now out of print.

Meyerbeer ‘L’Africaine’
Operatic Anthology: Celebrated Arias for Tenor, Vol. 3
This book is no longer out of print.

Schubert Lieder, Vol. 3 (medium); Lieder, Vol. 5 (high)
These editions are available as special orders directly from Bärenreiter.

Please note that from 1 January 2018, a change to the graded Singing syllabus (which requires Grade 6–8 candidates to prepare 3 songs, instead of 4) will also be reflected in the DipABRSM and LRSM Teaching Skills Viva Voce demonstration requirements, as follows:

• Candidates taking DipABRSM Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (Singing) will be required to prepare three Grade 6 songs, chosen from any three of the five lists
• Candidates taking LRSM Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (Singing) will be required to prepare three Grade 8 songs, chosen from any three of the five lists

There will be an overlap period in place for candidates to prepare songs from the 2009–2017 Singing syllabus until 31 December 2018. However, during that period, DipABRSM and LRSM candidates wishing to demonstrate songs from the previous syllabus should only prepare three songs, and are free to choose these from any three of the four old lists.

These changes do not affect FRSM Music Education (Singing), and all other DipABRSM and LRSM Teaching requirements remain unchanged.

Guitar

Ensemble Copper

Go Tell Aunt Nancy Guitar Academy Book 1 [2006 edition]
Unfortunately this piece is no longer available in the current 2013 edition of this book.

Ensemble Bronze

Good King Wenceslas Guitar Academy Book 1 [2006 edition]
Unfortunately this piece is no longer available in the current 2013 edition of this book.

Ensemble Silver

I Like Coffee! Guitar Academy Book 1 [2006 edition]
Unfortunately this piece is no longer available in the current 2013 edition of this book.

Solo Bronze

Troika Guitar Academy Book 2 
Unfortunately this piece is no longer available in the current 2011 edition of this book. It is available in the 2006 edition only.

From 1 January 2012 candidates for any instrument at Grades 1 and 2 may present the natural minor form for their set minor scale(s) as an alternative to the harmonic or melodic form (as applicable).

Find out more about natural minor scales.

Grade 1, C8 and Grade 2, C3 Abracadabra Oboe (A & C Black)

Please note that A & C Black publications are being rebranded as Collins Music.

Grade 8, C1 Bray

This publication is now published by Birdsong and can be purchased as a digital download: https://www.fabermusic.com/shop/late-snow-d42626

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have printable piano accompaniments. Details of where to find these accompaniments are below. The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

Grade 1, A1 Bach  

The piece set on the syllabus is the 10-bar chorale version only (without figured bass realization). In addition to the syllabus-cited OUP publication, this 10-bar version is also available in Barenreiter Vol. 3 (BA5173) and Breitkopf & Hartel Vol. 9 (EB6589) (but not in the Peters complete Bach editions).

Grade 5, A1, Grade 6, A2 and Grade 7, A1 Bach

A revised edition of the Bärenreiter publication is now available (BA5261).

Grade 6, A1 and Grade 7, A3 Bach

A revised edition of the Bärenreiter publication is now available (BA5266).

As of 1 June 2017, candidates for Practical Grades 6–8 may bring a page-turner to assist with any awkward page-turns in their music; prior permission from ABRSM is no longer required. Accompanists for Practical Grade 6–8 exams are also welcome to bring a page-turner. The Exam Regulations and syllabus statements regarding page-turners will be updated to reflect this change as they are re-issued. Examiners, local representatives and stewards have been informed.

Snare Drum from 2020

Grade 8, A2  Jan Bradley

Candidates should only use the ‘Abridged Version’ of this piece for the exam. Please note that older editions of this publication may not contain this updated version.

Tuned Percussion from 2020

Grade 5, A9  Arthur C. Lipner

Candidates should only use the ‘Abridged Version’ of this piece for the exam. Please note that older editions of this publication may not contain this updated version.

Grade 5, A11  Chris Stock

This piece is now published by Alto Publications.

Grade 6, A5  Arthur C. Lipner

Candidates should only use the ‘Abridged Version’ of this piece for the exam. Please note that older editions of this publication may not contain this updated version.

Grade 7, A3  Breuer, Anderson and Spivack

Vibraphone candidates may adjust the final note before letter B to fit the range of the instrument, as suggested in the notes printed in the publication. Marimba and Xylophone candidates should play the music as written

Grade 2, A8 Kabalevsky

The piece required is titled Hopping in Kabalevsky: 24 Little Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes) and titled Galop in the More Romantic Pieces for Piano, Book 1 (ABRSM)

Grade 2, C6 Ludovico Einaudi

The piece required is The Snow Prelude No. 3 which appears on page 37. There is a misprint in some editions which states that the piece on Page 37 is ‘No. 15’, this will be corrected by the publisher in future reprints.

Grade 7, C8 Kern, arr. Evans

There is a misprint in some copies of this music. The left-hand part in bars 1–2 should be read in the treble clef.

Grace 7, C13 Uzoigwe

There are misprints in some copies of this music which are:

• b. 18, RH: missing B♭
• b. 36, RH: missing F♯
• b. 39, RH: the 8va shouldn’t start until b. 40

These have been corrected by the publisher.

Grade 8, A7 Martínez

Depending on the edition of the cited Schott publication used, this piece may be found on pp. 5–7 or pp. 15–17.

Grade 8, C12 Zoe Rahman

There are misprints in the first edition of this piece/book where in bars 13, 21 & 26, all A♭s are missing in the left hand. This will be corrected by the publisher in future reprints.

Grade 8, C8 Uwe Korn

This publication is now back in print.

Grade 8, C10 Villa-Lobos

There is a misprint in bar 58, this should be 8va (it is a repeat of bar 5).

Grade 2 A8 Kabalevsky

The piece required is titled Hopping in Kabalevsky: 24 Little Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)  and titled Galop in the More Romantic Pieces for Piano, Book 1 (ABRSM)

Grade 2, B3 Trad. English

This piece comes from Folk Roots for Piano (Boosey & Hawkes). If using this book, the version required is the left-hand melody version.

Grade 2 C 6 Ludovico Einaudi

The piece required is The Snow Prelude No. 3 which appears on page 37. There is a misprint in some editions which states that the piece on Page 37 is ‘No. 15’, this will be corrected by the publisher in future reprints.

Grade 7 A5 Haydn

An ABRSM edition was omitted from the syllabus information on page 1 of the Piano Exam Pieces book, but the piece can also be found in Selected Keyboard Sonatas, Book 3 (ABRSM)

Grade 7, C8 Kern, arr. Evans

There is a misprint in some copies of this music. The left-hand part in bars 1–2 should be read in the treble clef.

Grade 8, A7 Martínez

Depending on the edition of the cited Schott publication used, this piece may be found on pp. 5–7 or pp. 15–17.

Grade 8 C8 Uwe Korn

This publication is now back in print.

Grade 8 C10  Villa-Lobos

There is a misprint in bar 58, this should be 8va (it is a repeat of bar 5).

Alto or Baritone Saxophone

For the following duets, Alto or Baritone Saxophone candidates may choose to play the duet with two equal saxophones or with the Bb accompaniment provided (Tenor Saxophone and/or Bass Clarinet where published). The candidate must play the upper part in the exam.

Grade 1, A7 Degg

Grade 3, A5  Degg

Grade 3, A10  Telemann

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have printable piano accompaniments. Details of where to find these accompaniments are below. The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

Grade 2, A3 Shield

Please note that ‘The Ploughboy’ also features in Folk Roots for Alto Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes) as a traditional melody, arranged by Davies. This is the same piece and Alto or Baritone Saxophone candidates are welcome to use this publication if they wish in the exam.

Grade 1, C23 Richard & Robert Sherman

Candidates singing this piece from The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 should omit the repeat in the exam.

Grade 1, C27 Wrubel & Gilbert

We have removed this piece due to its cultural associations. Candidates who have been preparing it may continue to sing it in exams.

Grade 2, C2 Aubrey Beswick

We have removed this piece due to its cultural associations. Candidates who have been preparing it may continue to sing it in exams.

Grade 2, C3 Brown & Freed

Candidates singing this piece from The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 should sing the chorus only in the exam.

Grade 3, A6 Foster

We have removed this piece due to its cultural associations. Candidates who have been preparing it may continue to sing it in exams.

Grade 3, B3 Beethoven

Unfortunately there is an error in the current paper copy of the syllabus. Candidates singing this piece from The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 should only sing verses 1 & 6 in the exam.

Grade 4, C1 Arlen & Harburg

In the exam a suitable introduction should be included for candidates using any of the following publications: the vocal selections of The Wizard of Oz, The Harold Arlen Songbook, Stage & Screen – The Black Book or The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 .

Grade 4, C10 Fain & Webster

In the exam a suitable introduction should be included for candidates using either Stage & Screen – The White Book or The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4.

Grade 6, E9 G. & I. Gershwin

For the exam candidates are only required to sing the song through once and are welcome to sing either lyric provided.

Grade 7, D16  Montsalvatge

We have removed this piece due to its cultural associations. Candidates who have been preparing it may continue to sing it in exams.

Grade 7, E28 Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart & Richard Stilgoe

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Anthology (revised edition) is now out of print.

Grade 8, E2 L. Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim

In the exam candidates should sing the extended version.

Grade 8, E20 Andrew Lloyd Webber & David Zippel

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Anthology (revised edition) is now out of print.

Grade 8, E21 Andrew Lloyd Webber & Glenn Slater

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Anthology (revised edition) is now out of print. Alternatively, this piece is available in Classical Crossover for Singers (Hal Leonard).

Please refer to the full Practical or Performance Grade syllabus for all exam requirements. These can be found here: www.abrsm.org/sfmt

The Singing for Musical Theatre Song List Preview, Grades 4-5 (issued April 2020) is no longer suitable for exam use. Please refer to the full Practical or Performance Grade syllabus for up-to-date repertoire information, including list numbers.

Grade 6, Scale in Thirds (F major)

Unfortunately there is an error in the Treble Recorder Scales & Arpeggios, Grades 6–8 publication. The penultimate note should be an A (second space), not an E. This will be corrected at the next reprint of the book.

This amendment will also be clarified on page 14 of any future reprints of the syllabus booklet.

Grade 6, B10 and Grade 7, B9 Milford

The cited publication is currently published by Peacock Press, however the publisher will change in May 2018 to OUP.

Grade 7, A1 J. S. Bach

Grade 8, A1 J. S. Bach

The book ‘J. S. Bach: Cello Suites 1–3 for Alto Recorder’ is set on Grades 7 and 8. The set pieces can be played on a Treble or a Bass Recorder; please be aware that the publication is in bass clef.

Grade 1, C9 Trad. Danish

This is a duet for descant (soprano) and treble (alto). The candidate must play the lower part in the exam.

The Tuba syllabus may be offered on an Eb, F, Bb or C tuba. All pieces may be played on any of these four instruments (reading either bass or treble clef). Candidates may adapt passages or transpose parts and/or accompaniments as necessary for their instrument.

For those publications marked ǂ in the syllabus, the following information is provided, to clarify:

• which book(s) in the series are most appropriate for your instrument
  or
• any further accompaniments and/or parts that are available which may prevent the need for transposition

The information is listed alphabetically by publisher:

ABRSM

Shining Brass, Book 1 [Grades 1, 2 & 3]

Shining Brass, Book 2 [Grades 4 & 5]

• The Part Books are divided into three sections – for treble-clef brass, bass-clef brass and Eb tuba bass-clef readers.
• There are separate Bb, Eb and F accompaniment books:
  • Shining Brass, Book 1, Piano Accompaniment Bb
  • Shining Brass, Book 1, Piano Accompaniment Eb
  • Shining Brass, Book 1, Piano Accompaniment F
  • Shining Brass, Book 2, Piano Accompaniment Bb
  • Shining Brass, Book 2, Piano Accompaniment Eb
  • Shining Brass, Book 2, Piano Accompaniment F
• A separate part for Bb Tuba (reading bass clef) is available to download free of charge at www.abrsm.org/shiningbrass. The accompaniments are in the Bb accompaniment books as above.

Anglo Music

Starter Studies [Grades 1 & 2]

• There are two versions of this book for tuba. For exam purposes, the following are recommended:
  • for players reading bass clef – ‘Starter Studies for Tuba’
    The pieces are presented twice in this book; the first half is suitable for Eb tubas, the second half is suitable for Bb tubas.
  • for players reading treble clef – ‘Starter Studies for Eb or Bb Bass (TC & BC)’
    (NB Although this book contains a bass-clef part, the range is inappropriate for the grade)

Skilful Studies[Grades 3 & 4]

• There are two versions of this book for tuba. For exam purposes, the following are recommended:
  • for players reading bass clef – ‘Skilful Studies for Tuba’.
  • for players reading treble clef – ‘Skilful Studies for Eb or Bb Bass (TC & BC)’ (NB Although this book contains a bass-clef part, the range is inappropriate for the grade)

Brass Wind

Keynotes[Grade 1]

• Bb tuba players reading treble clef will find ‘Keynotes Album for Trombone, treble clef’ more suitable than the Eb Bass/Tuba book.

Winners Galore [Grades 1 & 2]

• Bass-clef readers and Eb tuba players reading treble clef should use the ‘Winners Galore for Tuba – accompaniment book’
• For Bb tuba players reading treble clef, four of the set pieces are to be found in the ‘Winners Galore for Trumpet and Trombone – accompaniment book’ which would be more suitable than the tuba accompaniment book:
  Grade 1, A6 Trad. Russian Dance
  Grade 1, B8 Rendall & Thomas Birdie Song
  Grade 2, A6 Mozart Aria
  Grade 2, B5 Goodall Blackadder Theme
  

Easy Winners [Grades 1, 2 & 3]

• Bass-clef readers and Eb tuba players reading treble clef should use the ‘Easy Winners for Tuba – accompaniment book’
• Bb tuba players reading treble clef will find the ‘Easy Winners for Trumpet and Trombone – accompaniment book’ more suitable than the tuba accompaniment book.

Winner Scores All [Grade 3]

• Bass-clef readers and Eb tuba players reading treble clef should use the ‘Winner Scores All for Tuba – accompaniment book’
• Bb tuba players reading treble clef will find the ‘Winner Scores All for Trumpet and Trombone – accompaniment book’ more suitable than the tuba accompaniment book.

Great Winners [Grade 4]

• Bass-clef readers and Eb tuba players reading treble clef should use the ‘Great Winners for Tuba – accompaniment book’
• Bb tuba players reading treble clef will find the ‘Great Winners for Trumpet and Trombone – accompaniment book’ more suitable than the tuba accompaniment book.

Savoir Faire [Grades 4, 5 & 6]

• Bb tuba players reading treble clef will find ‘Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium, treble clef’ more suitable than the tuba book.

Con Moto

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players (Book 1) [Grades 1, 2 & 3]

• A single piano accompaniment book is available – ‘Piano Accompaniment for Bb, Eb & F instruments to The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players (Book 1)’.

Curnow Music

1st Recital Series [Grades 1, 2 & 3]

• There are three versions of this book for tuba. For exam purposes, the following are recommended:
  • for players reading bass clef – ‘1st Recital Series for Tuba’
  • for Eb tuba players reading treble clef – ‘1st Recital Series for Eb Bass TC/BC’*
  • for Bb tuba players reading treble clef – ‘1st Recital Series for Bb Bass TC/BC’*
    *The Eb Bass and Bb Bass books also contain bass-clef parts; however, Eb and Bb tuba players reading bass clef are recommended to use the ‘Tuba’ book as this avoids any need for transposition.
• A single piano accompaniment book is available – ‘1st Recital Series Piano Accompaniment for Tuba, Eb Bass, Bb Bass’.

De Haske Hal Leonard

Performance Studies for Tuba [Grades 6, 7 & 8]

• There are two versions of this book for tuba. For exam purposes, the following are recommended:
  • for players reading bass clef – ‘Performance Studies for Tuba: Tuba in C’
  • for players reading treble clef – ‘Performance Studies for Tuba: Bass BC/TC’ (NB Although the Bass BC/TC book contains a bass-clef part, in general the range is inappropriate for the grades)

Gramercy Music

Cityscapes [Grades 1 & 2]

• Bb tuba players reading bass clef and using the Bb edition should transpose the part down an octave to ensure that the range is suitable.

Grade 6, B3 Rebecca Clarke

This piece is the Lullaby starting in A minor, which can be found on page 2 of the cited OUP edition.

Initial Grade, C7 Edward Huws Jones

Unfortunately the accompaniment symbol is missing in the printed syllabus booklet. The piano accompaniment for this piece is published separately.

Initial Grade, C10 Peter Wilson

Unfortunately the accompaniment symbol is missing in the printed syllabus booklet. The piano accompaniment for this piece is published separately.

Grade 3, A3 attrib. Mozart

Unfortunately the catalogue number is incorrect in the printed syllabus booklet. The correct catalogue number is K. 269b.

Grade 5, A1 Corelli

This piece is made up of the Theme and the Variations 2, 3, 4 and 6.

Grade 7, A10 Vivaldi

The ‘Preludio’, ‘Giga/Gigue’ and ‘Corrente/Courante’ movements should only be played in the exam. Please note there are other sources available which include an ‘Aria’ movement and this should not be played in the exam.

Grade 8, A4  Bach

A revised edition of the Bärenreiter publication is now available (BA5256).

Grade 8, B10  Trad. Hebrew

This piece is now published by Hal Leonard. The Queen’s Temple edition is now out of print. Candidates may use either edition in the exam.

The books marked + in the syllabus lists have additional accompaniment book(s) and these are published separately. For each grade we have provided a list of these publications along with the corresponding accompaniment book(s). The information is listed alphabetically by publisher.

Initial Grade