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ABRSM vs Trinity College London: Which Music Exam Board Is Better?

2026-06-15T13:22:03+01:00

Deciding between exam boards is the first step to approaching a music diploma and taking your piano skills beyond playing “just for fun” – yet many students feel overwhelmed by the confusion surrounding which exam board to choose. While several other internationally accredited boards provide structured graded exams and diplomas, ABRSM and Trinity College London are the most globally recognised. Others like Rockschool, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Australian Music Examinations Board, etc. are also widely acknowledged, but may not offer the same level of international standardisation and global recognition. There is still ongoing debate among students over whether ABRSM or [...]

ABRSM vs Trinity College London: Which Music Exam Board Is Better?2026-06-15T13:22:03+01:00

Understanding Piano Grade Examinations in England

2026-01-19T08:58:50+00:00

Learning to play the piano is one of the most rewarding musical pursuits, offering not only technical and expressive development but also a sense of discipline and achievement. In England, one of the most distinctive features of musical education is the structured system of graded music examinations, which provides learners with clear milestones from beginner to advanced levels. Piano students across the country (and indeed worldwide) often follow these graded pathways, which assess not only playing ability but also musical understanding, interpretation, and creativity. There are several recognised examination boards in England that offer piano grade exams, each with its own [...]

Understanding Piano Grade Examinations in England2026-01-19T08:58:50+00:00

Preparing for Your Piano Exam

2023-10-09T14:28:16+01:00

Preparing for your piano exam is more than just knowing your pieces and your scales but also working through the ear training syllabus and sight-reading.Many times ear training and sight reading get overlooked in preparation because of the vast amount of work that you have to prepare for your music exam.When I studied for piano exams, the former mentioned was in most cases left for the last month or two. Fortunately, most students studying music will have a good ear to be able to recognise intervals, chords, etc., and you could get away with only practicing it the last two months [...]

Preparing for Your Piano Exam2023-10-09T14:28:16+01:00
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