ABRSM Combined Percussion Exams from 2020 require candidates to perform across all three subjects in the Percussion (Combined) exam as follows:

• play one piece for each of Snare Drum, Timpani and Tuned Percussion
• play the technical requirements for either Snare Drum, Timpani or Tuned Percussion at their choice
• have instruments available which meet the minimum requirements for the Sight-reading for Snare Drum, Timpani and Tuned Percussion. The examiner will choose the subject for the test.

Scales and Arpeggios
Grades 1 to 5
Grades 6 to 8

Sight Reading
Grades 1 to 5
Grades 6 to 8

Combined Percussion Exams
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Percussion Exams
Snare Drum, Timpani, Tuned Percussion

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Additional Resources for ABRSM Combined Percussion Exams from 2020
Theory of Music
ABRSM Music Theory Exam Materials
Additional Music Theory Resources

Syllabus amendments
The ABRSM will post updates to the syllabus – e.g. changes to publication details or other minor corrections or clarifications – at www.abrsm.org/syllabuscorrections.

Syllabus revision
The ABRSM has not scheduled the next revision of the Percussion Syllabus. The ABRSM will post advance notice of planned changes to the Percussion Syllabus (including syllabus overlap information)  at www.abrsm.org/percussion.

Photocopies & downloads
Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. There are limited circumstances where can copies be used in an examination the UK. The MPA’s Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. Before making a copy an application should be made to the copyright holder and evidence of permission should be brought to the exam. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.