1 ABRSM Subjects, Exams and Prerequisites
a ABRSM exam subjects are listed in the syllabus charts.
b For the graded exams, there are eight grades, numbered progressively in order of difficulty from 1 to 8.
c Candidates may be entered in any grade irrespective of age and without previously having taken any other grade in the same subject.
d Prerequisites for Practical Grades 6, 7 and 8: candidates must already have passed one of the qualifications listed in the Guide to Exams and Entries. This must have been passed before the closing date for the Practical exam and a copy of the certificate or mark form must be supplied at the time of entry.