Graded music exam syllabuses
Syllabus durations
The tables on this page detail all current ABRSM graded exam subjects (except Jazz subjects) in PDF format.
With the exception of Piano, which has a two-year duration, all the subjects are valid for at least four years. In order to reflect any changes (for example, publisher or availability information) that may have occurred after a syllabus's introduction, each subject on this page is routinely updated.
Syllabus corrections
When compiling our syllabuses, we make every effort to ensure that the information they contain is accurate and up to date. However, corrections are sometimes necessary after the syllabuses have been issued, for example where publisher information has changed.
Syllabus booklet downloads (PDF)
| 一般信息 for 音乐理论 | Grade | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 音乐理论 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| 一般信息 for Aural Tests | Grade | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aural Tests * | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| 一般信息 for 乐器科 Musicianship | Grade | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 乐器科 Musicianship | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| General 规定 for Piano |  | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Piano | 2009 & 2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus 声音 downloads |
| Bowed Strings Syllabus Requirements | Grade |  | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 2008 - 2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus 声音 downloads |
| Viola | 2008 - 2011** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Cello | 2010 - 2011** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Double Bass | 2010 - 2011** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| General 规定 for Guitar | Grade |  | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar | from 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| General 规定 for Harp | Grade | | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harp | from 2005 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Woodwind Syllabus Requirements | Grade |  | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descant (Soprano) Recorder | from 2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Complete syllabus | |||
| Treble (Alto) Recorder | from 2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus Corrections |
| Flute | 2008 - 2013 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus 声音 downloads |
| Oboe | from 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Clarinet | 2008 - 2013 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus 声音 downloads |
| Bassoon | from 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Saxophone | from 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Scale Patterns | ||||||||||
| Brass Syllabus Requirements | Grade |  | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn | 2004 - 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn | from 2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus Corrections |
| E flat Horn | 2004 - 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Trombone | from 2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Bass Trombone | from 2010 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus | |||||
| Baritone and Euphonium | 2004 - 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Tuba | 2004 - 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| Scale Patterns | ||||||||||
| Singing Syllabus Requirements | Grade |  | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing | from 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
| General 规定 for Harpsichord | Grade | | ||||||||
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| Harpsichord | from 2009 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus | |||
| General 规定 for Organ | Grade | | ||||||||
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| Organ | 1999 - 2010 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus | |
| General 规定 for Percussion | Grade | | ||||||||
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| Percussion | from 1990 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Complete syllabus |
*There will be minor modifications to some aural tests, taking effect worldwide from 1 一月 2011. Full details will be available in 七月 2010.
**The set pieces for viola, cello and double bass will be valid beyond 2011 (until 2015 for cello and until further notice for viola and double bass). However, there will be revised scale and sight-reading requirements for all bowed strings in 2012. Full details will be available in 七月 2011.