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ABRSM Strings Exams New Bowed Strings from 2024
Violin Examinations
Initial Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Viola Exams
Initial Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Cello Exams
Initial Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Double Bass Exams
Initial, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Guitar Examinations from 2019
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Harp (Pedal) Examinations from 2019
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Non-Pedal Harp Examinations from 2019
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
ABRSM Strings Exams New Bowed Strings from 2024 PDF reference copy
Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass
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ABRSM Strings Exams New Bowed Strings from 2024: Additional Resources & information
Theory of Music
ABRSM Music Theory Exam Materials
Additional Music Theory Resources
Syllabus Overlap
Bowed Strings candidates may play their three pieces from the 2020–2023 Bowed Strings Syllabus until 31 December 2024.
All pieces must be from the same syllabus – candidates may not present a mixture of pieces from the old and new syllabuses.
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 Bowed Strings, Guitar, Harp (Peadal) or Non-Pedal Harp Syllabuses. The ABRSM will post advance notice of planned changes to the Strings Syllabus (including syllabus overlap information) at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates.
Photocopies & downloads
Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. In the UK, certain circumstances limit the use of copybooks in examinations. The MPA’s Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. The applicant should apply to the copyright holder and obtain permission before making a copy for an examination. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.