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Introduction\u003Cbr>About ABRSM\u003Cbr>About this qualification specification About our Practical Music qualifications Regulation and UCAS points (UK)\u003Cbr>Regulation (Europe)\u003Cbr>Regulation (Rest of world)\u003Cbr>2. Practical Grades\u003Cbr>Practical Grades at a glance Exam Regulations\u003Cbr>Malpractice and maladministration Exam booking\u003Cbr>Specific needs Special consideration Diversity\u003Cbr>In the exam\u003Cbr>3. Piano Practical Grades Syllabus 2027 & 2028\u003Cbr>Introducing the syllabus Instruments\u003Cbr>Exam timings Pieces\u003Cbr>Scales and arpeggios Sight-reading Aural tests\u003Cbr>Piano Initial Grade\u003Cbr>Piano Grade 1\u003Cbr>Piano Grade 2\u003Cbr>Piano Grade 3\u003Cbr>Piano Grade 4\u003Cbr>Piano Grade 5 | 3\u003Cbr>3\u003Cbr>3\u003Cbr>4\u003Cbr>5\u003Cbr>7\u003Cbr>7\u003Cbr>8\u003Cbr>8\u003Cbr>8\u003Cbr>8\u003Cbr>8\u003Cbr>8\u003Cbr>9\u003Cbr>9\u003Cbr>9\u003Cbr>10\u003Cbr>10\u003Cbr>10\u003Cbr>11\u003Cbr>11\u003Cbr>12\u003Cbr>15\u003Cbr>17\u003Cbr>18\u003Cbr>21\u003Cbr>24\u003Cbr>27\u003Cbr>30\u003Cbr>33 |\n| --- | --- |\n\n© 2026 by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music  \nAll the syllabus information in this document, including repertoire and scale lists, is the copyright of ABRSM. No syllabus listing may be reproduced or published without the permission of ABRSM.  \n• Piano Grade 6 36  \n• Piano Grade 7 39  \n• Piano Grade 8 42  \nAural test requirements 45  \n4. Assessment, marking & infringements 53  \nAssessment objectives 53  \nMark allocation 57  \nResult categories 57  \nSynoptic assessment 57  \nAwarding 57  \nInfringements 58  \nMarking criteria 58  \n5. After the exam 61  \nResults 61  \nAppeals and feedback 61  \nExam programme & running order form 62  \n1. Introduction  \nAbout ABRSM  \nABRSM 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. Our music qualifications provide clear goals, reliable and consistent marking, and guidance for future learning.  \nIn partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we carry on a long legacy of musical excellence. More than an awarding organisation, we support learners from the first note they play, and empower teachers who help build musical skills and encourage progress around the world.  \nAs a charity, we use all of the surpluses we generate to make significant donations towards music education initiatives and to develop our support for learners and teachers around the world. We advocate for music and its many forms, playing our part to ensure the future of music education and its place in society.  \nTogether with our partners, our teachers and others around the world, we’ve been nurturing the future of music since 1889 – to help people start or continue their journey.  \nWho we are  \nWe are the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), a company registered in England and Wales (company registration number 1926395) and a registered charity (charity registration number 292182) . Our registered office is at 4 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU. Find out more [at www.abrsm.org](at www.abrsm.org).  \nAbout this qualification specification  \nWhat it covers  \nThis specification provides the requirements and information teachers, candidates, parents and organisations need in order to prepare for the following qualifications in the subjects and grades covered in Section 3:  \n• ABRSM Entry Level Award in Practical Music (Initial Grade) (Entry 3)  \n• ABRSM Level 1 Award in Practical Music (Grades 1, 2 and 3)  \n• ABRSM Level 2 Certificate in Practical Music (Grades 4 and 5)  \n• ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Practical Music (Grades 6, 7 and 8) .  \nFor ease of reading, ‘Practical Grade(s)’ is used in place of the full qualification titles throughout the remainder of this document. Similarly, when referring to our other suite of graded performance exams,","cbCaipdhlPk0LT9m","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipdhlPk0LT9m","pdf",1779118,63,"English","# Introduction\n## About ABRSM\n## About this qualification specification\n## Validity of this specification\n## About our Practical Music qualifications\n# Practical Grades\n## Practical Grades at a glance\n## Exam Regulations\n## Malpractice and maladministration\n## Specific needs\n## Special consideration\n## Diversity\n# Piano Practical Grades Syllabus 2027 & 2028\n## Introducing the syllabus\n## Instruments\n## Exam timings\n## Pieces\n## Scales and arpeggios\n## Sight-reading\n## Aural tests\n# Assessment, marking & infringements\n## Assessment objectives\n## Mark allocation\n## Result categories\n## Synoptic assessment\n## Awarding\n## Infringements\n## Marking criteria\n# After the exam\n## Results\n## Appeals and feedback\n## Exam programme & running order form","[{\"question\":\"What grades and qualifications are covered in this Piano specification for 2027 and 2028?\",\"answer\":\"It covers ABRSM Practical Music qualifications including Initial Grade (Entry 3), Level 1 (Grades 1-3), Level 2 (Grades 4-5), and Level 3 (Grades 6-8), with Practical Grade(s) used for convenience throughout.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the validity period of this qualification specification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification is valid from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2028.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment components and marking topics are included?\",\"answer\":\"It includes assessment objectives, mark allocation, result categories, synoptic assessment, awarding, infringements, and marking criteria, as well as synoptic assessment requirements.\"}]","Piano Practical Music Grades Qualification Specification 2027 & 2028 | PDF",1790175269,159]