Candidates for Grade 6, 7 or 8 exams 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 Regulation 1d.
The Practical E flat Horn Grade 8 exam consists of three pieces, chosen by the candidate from the appropriate lists in the current syllabus, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and aural tests.
Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. 100 marks are required to achieve pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.
Find out about our Performance Grades, an alternative route to a graded music exam.
All the accompanied pieces are published in Eb editions.
Those pieces that are additionally issued with a part in F are indicated in the repertoire lists.
New editions offering support to teachers preparing students for Practical exams.
