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Latest exam updates
Grade 5 Music Theory waiver (not applicable in the UK & Ireland)
We are extending our Grade 5 Music Theory waiver until 23 May 2021. This means that candidates with a Grade 6 to 8 Performance Grade exam submission date up to and including 23 May can take their exam without first passing Grade 5 Music Theory. We are making this exceptional arrangement to allow candidates who have been unable to take an exam in recent months to progress with their learning. From 24 May, the Grade 5 Music Theory requirement will return. For exam dates/exam submission dates after 23 May, all candidates taking a Grade 6 to 8 Performance or Practical Grade must first pass Grade 5 Music Theory.
Performance Grade exams
We are pleased to confirm that we will be offering Performance Grade exams every month for the remainder of 2021. Please check our Dates and Fees page for details.
We provide a wealth of resources to help candidates and their teachers prepare for our exams and assessments, including our extensive suite of practice apps for students, our comprehensive guide to ABRSM exams (written by our Chief Examiner John Holmes) and articles providing advice on a variety of exam and performance topics.
You can browse through our library of supporting tools and materials below.
Read our guide to exams, which introduces our assessments for instruments and singing, guides you through the exam experience and explains what makes ABRSM exams special.
Read our exam preparation guidance for candidates and teachers, which includes helpful tips on how to maximise aural, sight-reading and scales & arpeggios practice.
Discover our wide selection of apps to help students with their practice, including the award-winning Aural Trainer and a tool that allows you to become the ABRSM examiner!
Explore our top tips for students to help you cope with performance anxiety and turn feelings of nervousness to your advantage.
