Piano grades

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

Shall I Sit the ABRSM Exam?

2025-11-06T15:45:09+00:00

What does the name ABRSM stand for? The name stands for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music which is based in London in the UK. “We believe in the importance of all-round musicianship and this focus the basis of our exams” - As recorded in an advert from The Royal Schools of Music, London. These are musical exams designed by the Royal Schools of Music to help assess students on a yearly basis on their growth and development in music, be it classical or jazz. The exams are usually yearly or every 6 months which one can [...]

Shall I Sit the ABRSM Exam?2025-11-06T15:45:09+00:00
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