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ABRSM Theory Exams

This page contains information for pupils taking ABRSM theory exams. It is strongly recommended that candidates read the ABRSM regulations pages before taking the exam.

Pass Mark

Theory papers are marked out of 100.

Pass: 66-79
Merit: 80-89
Distinction: 90 or more

Theory Examinations: Timings and Conduct

Theory examinations have the following durations:

Grades 1–3: 1 hour 30 minutes
Grades 4–5: 2 hours
Grades 6–8: 3 hours

Candidates with sensory impairments, learning difficulties or particular physical needs may qualify for an additional time allowance.

Items to take to the exam

Candidates must bring with them:

	the name label previously sent to them
	pencils, rubbers and a pencil sharpener

Arrival

Candidates are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the examination.

No candidate arriving more than 35 minutes after the start of the examination will be admitted.

Starting the exam

The invigilator opens the sealed packet of examination papers and informs them that:

	they must complete their question paper without help and without reference to notes, musical calculators, or books of any kind, and that any candidate infringing this rule or helping another will be disqualified
	they must stick their name label at the top of their paper
	they must write their answers clearly and legibly, otherwise marks may be lost
	they are not allowed to take copies of the papers nor their rough notes from the room
	the time allowed is printed at the top of each question paper

During the exam

ABRSM provides plain ruled manuscript paper on which candidates may do any rough working.

Candidates may not bring any other material or equipment (e.g. their own manuscript paper, representation of the piano keyboard or any recording device) into the examination room).

Mobile phones must be switched off.

NB Any candidate infringing this rule may be disqualified.

Finishing the exam

Candidates may hand in their papers at any time after 40 minutes from the start of the examination.  Having done so, must leave the room and may not return

Theory Pages
Main theory page
Grade 1 Italian terms
Grade 2 Italian terms
Grade 3 Italian terms
Grade 4 Italian and French terms
Grade 5 Italian and German terms
Performance directions for piano, strings and brass for pedals, bowing & mutes
Ornaments trill, mordent, turn, appoggiatura, acciaccatura, glissando, portamento
Degrees of the scale tonic, supertonic, mediant, subdominant, dominant, submediant, leading note
Orchestral Instruments brass, woodwind, strings, voices, clefs, transposition

Philip Bishop - theory lessons: 01372 454962 / 07950 235329

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