
In these cases, of the total 21 marks, 12 are allocated to sight-reading and 9 to transposition (or figured bass realisation), and one combined mark is recorded. * Includes transposition for Horn, Trumpet and Organ (Grades 6–8) and figured bass realisation for Harpsichord (Grades 4–8). Pitch outlines in place, despite errors.It trains you to quickly spot the key features, patterns and characteristics in music before you play it. In each element of the exam, ABRSM operates the principle of marking from the required pass mark positively or negatively, rather than awarding marks by deduction from the maximum or addition from zero. ABRSM Sight-Reading Trainer (iOS and Android) Available for iOS and Android, the ABRSM (Associate Board of Royal Schools of Music) app can help you to develop the sight reading skills. Markingĭownload the marking criteria for sight-reading. For Piano exams Grades 1–5, see our Sight-Reading Trainer app. You can purchase these from our online shop or from your local retailer. Our Joining the Dots series improves skills and builds confidence in sight-reading/sight-singing. However, the example you'll be given in the exam will be a confidential test that you won’t have seen before. Specimen Sight-Reading Tests books are available for every instrument at every grade, which you might find useful when preparing.
