Abrsm Piano - Exam Grade 6

A traditional exam featuring three pieces, scales/arpeggios, sight-reading, and aural tests.

Good luck on your journey to ABRSM Grade 6 Distinction.

Pass: 100; Merit: 120; Distinction: 130.

The current syllabus is valid from , with a one-year overlap period ending in late 2027. 1. Selected Repertoire abrsm piano exam grade 6

The examiner plays a phrase twice. You must identify the cadence (Perfect, Imperfect, Interrupted) AND name the lowest two chords (e.g., "Chord I, then Chord V").

Passing Grade 6 is a genuine accomplishment. It signals that you are no longer a beginner or intermediate player, but an emerging musician with solid technical control and interpretative skills. The repertoire is musically satisfying—many of the pieces are miniature masterpieces that you will want to revisit for years.

Includes rhythmic and modern pieces like Bartók's Stamping Dance and Zoe Rahman's The Bounce . 2. Supporting Tests (Practical Grade Only) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ABRSM Piano Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grade 6 The current syllabus is valid from , with

: You must demonstrate an understanding of range, style, and structure. Ornamentation : A key skill in this section is writing out ornaments like trills, turns, and mordents in full rhythmic notation. 3. Score Analysis

Features expressive works like Fanny Hensel's Bagatelle in F and Alexis Ffrench's Last Song .

For all other subjects, three pieces or songs must be from the syllabus (one from each list) and one is your own choice. Recommended exam piano pieces for Grade 6 ABRSM and aural tests)

Use a metronome to build solid rhythm. Then, turn it off to focus on rubato and expression. Record yourself playing—what sounds expressive in your head may sound rushed or uneven on playback.

The ABRSM Grade 6 exam is structured like the earlier grades (three pieces, scales, sight-reading, and aural tests), but the difficulty curve steepens considerably. The music demands greater hand independence, more complex rhythms, and a deeper understanding of phrasing and dynamics.

Examples include Bach’s Invention No. 14 and Tailleferre’s Sonata alla Scarlatti .

J.S. Bach – Prelude in D minor, BWV 926