Is Abrsm exam hard?

Grade 8 ABRSM is not all that difficult, and yet people do struggle with it. The actual performance level is not that high in terms of the pieces, but you have to be secure in all of your scale work, arpeggios, and that takes a bit of time to learn if you’re not used to doing it all the time.

Can I enter myself for Abrsm exam?

You’ll get an email with your applicant number, which you can then use to enter yourself online.

What should I wear to Abrsm exam?

Dress yourself in a smart casual attire to show respect for both the performance and your examiner. Don’t wear slippers, flip-flops, and home-wear clothes. Print a copy of the Examination Appointment Letter which lists down the venue information and the candidate details.

What is the ARSM (associate of the Royal Schools of music)?

Our first diploma is the ARSM (Associate of the Royal Schools of Music), which bridges the gap between Grade 8 and DipABRSM. The ARSM is currently available for performance only.

What is the history of the ABRSM exams?

Exams offered by ABRSM rapidly grew in popularity during the 20th century. Annual entries numbered 30,000 by 1914, and its authority was extended to include the Royal Manchester College of Music and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music in 1947. By this time, candidature had topped 100,000.

When did ABRSM introduce the music medals programme?

By 1981 ABRSM was examining more than 460,000 candidates a year. In 1999, ABRSM launched a Jazz Piano and Ensembles syllabus, and supplemented the new programme in 2003 with the introduction of Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone assessments. 2004 also saw the introduction of the Music Medals programme for group-taught learners.

Is the ARSM available for performance only?

The ARSM is currently available for performance only. For our three further diplomas, there are three subject lines: Instrumental/Vocal Teaching, Music Performance and Music Direction. Each subject line has three levels of award: DipABRSM (Diploma of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)