Exam Materials,
Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026
Now available, ABRSM's Piano Syllabuses for 2025 & 2026 feature refreshed repertoire lists with wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque and Classical to pop, stage and screen. There are no changes to the supporting tests for the practical grades, and you can use the new pieces in exams from 1 January 2025. There is also a one-year overlap period ending on 31 December 2025. During this period you can choose your three set pieces from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus. Until the 6th July we are offering up to 20% off titles featured in the new ABRSM piano syllabuses.
Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026
Popular Alternative Exam Pieces
Pattern Pieces 1 is designed to supplement any standard piano method. As the name implies, it contains pattern-based pieces that are to be taught by rote. A code for corresponding digital audio tracks is included. ABRSM Initial Grade.
Available Format: Sheet Music
This special collection of intermediate to advanced piano repertoire has been lovingly curated by internationally renowned pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason. Inspired by her musical journey from childhood prodigy to accomplished performer, and drawing on her championship of female composers and composers of colour, Isata has handpicked a wonderfully diverse melange of music for players to explore. ABRSM Grade 7.
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Pam Wedgwood's Easy Jazzin' About Piano is a vibrant collection of 11 original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner pianist (Grades 0-2), and features downloadable online audio of performances, backing tracks and slowed-down backings for practice. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz. ABRSM Grade 2.
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Produced in close collaboration with the composer, this exclusive Piano folio presents four tracks from the special edition of Ludovico Einaudi's Elements along with imagery and exclusive illustrations. ABRSM Grade 5 .
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A new repertoire book offering learners at or approaching Grade 1 standard a wide range of fun and creative compositions and arrangements by leading educational composers. The book includes a number of duets as well as solos (and a party-piece trio!) and all pieces have been tried out – and approved! – by children. Brought to life with eye-catching colour illustrations, this collection of pieces will capture the imagination of young pianists everywhere.
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Piano Grades Are Go! by music examiner and composer, Victoria Proudler includes 20 characterful solos for Initial to Grade 1 level with the focus on the performance directions. The pieces are carefully graded at the standards of the major exam boards and also include techniques and musical details to supercharge progress through the grades. ABRSM Grade 1 .
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The third volume for early advanced pianists explores even more genres than the first two volumes, such as elements of Tango and Haitian Merengue music. 'Cell Phone Blues' is derived from pop music and Jazz. This volume also includes spirituals and African folksongs. Performance notes and composer biographies are provided as well. ABRSM Grade 7
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Piano Time Pieces 1 presents a sparkling selection of pieces in all styles. Here are classical and jazzy pieces, folksongs and specially written tunes, and songs and character pieces of all kinds. Practising the range of techniques and keys introduced in Piano Time 1, these pieces provide a wealth of enjoyable practice and repertoire material for all young pianists.
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Nikki Iles & Friends Easy to Intermediate is a collection of 22 original compositions and new arrangements for piano written by Nikki Iles and her friends from the world of jazz. ABRSM Initial Grade & ABRSM Grade 3
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A progressive compendium of educational literature with a broad repertoire from the 17th century to the present day. For each piece, the editor has written short instructions with rehearsal tips as well as biographical notes on the women composers. ABRSM Grade 5, ABRSM Grade 6, & ABRSM Grade 7.
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Supporting Test Materials
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