Is Piano Grade 1 Hard?

The demands of the Grade 1 pieces will mean that it would be very difficult to make progress with the pieces without having a good level of note-reading fluency and recall. We use a fantastic pre-grade 1 exam called Trinity Initial Piano that is the exact same format as the Grade 1 exam.

What a Grade 1 piano should know?

In the Grade 1 examination, candidates need to know how to play scales in C, G, D and F majors as well as A and D minors. They can play each hand separately but need to play two octaves of each scale. Broken or diminished chords cover all the same keys except D major.

What are the skills looked for in Piano Grade 1 exam?

Practical Piano Grade 1 exams consist of three pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, and aural tests. Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. You need 100 marks to achieve Pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.

What percentage of people fail ABRSM exams?

Since 2009 ABRSM stopped publishing their statistics but the last available information is as follows: Distinction 16%; Merit 34%; Pass 46%; Fail 4%.

How do I prepare for the ABRSM piano exam?

7 Must-Know Tips to Ace the ABRSM Piano Examination

1.Practice, Practice, Practice. Ultimately, practice is key.
2.Listen to the CD.
3.Train with a Metronome.
4.Add Musical Variation to Scales & Arpeggios.
5.Play with Poise.
6.Overcoming the Common Nemesis: Sight-Reading.
7.Building the Foundation for Aural Tests.

Is there high distinction in Abrsm?

ABRSM Theory 80 marks is merit and 90 marks is distinction. These are the high scores: 98 marks Distinction in grade 5 theory. 93 marks Distinction in grade 6 theory.

Where can I find ABRSM Piano exam pieces for free?

You can download for free Incipit Express arr. John Madden, a kaleidoscopic grand tour of the ABRSM Piano exam pieces 2019 & 2020, for piano trio. Piano Practice Partner helps you by playing the part for one hand so you can practise the other as you learn. The 2021 & 2022 Piano Exam Pieces, including Initial Grade, are now available.

What do I need to take the ABRSM Grade 6 exam?

Candidates for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 exam must already have passed ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a solo Jazz instrument. For full details, including a list of accepted alternatives, see Prerequisite for Grades 6-8. ABRSM Centres provide a piano suitable for exam purposes. The piano will be upright or grand.

What is the passing score for Practical Piano Grade 1?

Are there any sight-reading tests for piano?

For practice purposes, books of sample sight-reading tests are published for Piano by ABRSM for each grade. Purchase Specimen Sight-Reading Tests (Grade 1).