Does Grade 5 piano count as a GCSE?

Grade 5 Theory is also considered to be equivalent to a GCSE in music. A pass at grades 6, 7 and 8 will earn you UCAS points (university entrance points).

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MyMusicTheory.com music theory courses follow the syllabus published by the ABRSM. The ABRSM is a British educational institution with several strings to its bow and a worldwide arena to play in. Apart from providing practical and theory exams in more than 90 countries around the world, it is also a publishing company and a training provider. Every year more than 650,000 candidates take ABRSM music exams. In 2012, nearly 137,000 of these were music theory exams. ABRSM publishes sheet music, books, exam papers and syllabuses, and runs training workshops for music teachers worldwide. The ABRSM is not affiliated to My Music Theory in any way.

Exams

The ABRSM offers practical and theory exams in music. This website is all about theory; if you want to find out about the practical exams offered by the ABRSM, visit the ABRSM website. There are eight theory grades. Grade 1 is beginner level, and grade 8 covers topics which you might find in an undergraduate university course. Grade 5 Theory is a requirement for all candidates who want to take Grade 6 or higher in their instrument. (Grade 5 Practical Musicianship or Grade 5 Jazz are considered equivalent exams to Grade 5 Theory.) Grade 5 Theory is also considered to be equivalent to a GCSE in music. A pass at grades 6, 7 and 8 will earn you UCAS points (university entrance points).

Music Theory Exam Dates (UK)

Exam dates and fees vary from country to country, and the ABRSM has regional sites set up for many countries. The next UK date is shown on the right hand side of this page.

Music Theory Exams UK Statistics

NB The ABRSM does not seem to publish stats any more - these are the latest figures I have found. 2012 Grade Pass Merit Distinction Fail Total 1 776 1,817 3,909 255 6,751 2 147 588 1,414 147 4,410 3 1,461 1,607 730 523 4,321 4 621 846 636 166 2,269 5 7,285 7,474 3,772 3,036 21,567 6 388 152 27 235 802 7 100 81 11 21 213 8 139 65 11 97 312 40,645 2006 Grade Pass Merit Distinction Fail Total 1 909 2,116 4,512 255 7,792 2 478 1,269 3,317 73 5,137 3 1,330 1,714 1,523 570 5,137 4 660 974 867 138 2,639 5 8,543 6,777 3,122 3,405 21,847 6 377 159 57 209 802 7 94 46 15 26 181 8 119 59 18 77 273 43,808

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What level is Einaudi?

Grades 3-5 Grades 3-5 Designed as a progressive course for intermediate players, Einaudi's pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students, while retaining their unique beauty.

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Series: Music Sales America Publisher: Chester Music Format: Softcover Audio Online Composer: Ludovico Einaudi This exclusive folio presents 20 of Ludovico Einaudi's most popular piano works in special arrangements matched to the grade criteria of the major examination boards. Designed as a progressive course for intermediate players, Einaudi's pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students, while retaining their unique beauty. Each piece is preceded by companion exercises which focus on specific techniques or musical ideas, and this book is further augmented by online audio which provides digital support, accessible on any device, to enhance your practice. With a specially written preface by the composer, this inspirational collection brings the joy of playing Einaudi's music to pianists of Grade 3-5 level. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

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Indaco

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