ABRSM: Harpsichord exams

Latest exam updates

Practical Session 1 Update - Faroe Islands

We appreciate how much the cancellation of our exams has affected learners and we are working hard on solutions to ensure learners can gain their qualifications at the earliest opportunity.

However, on the basis of official and local advice we are cancelling the Session 1 Practical exams scheduled for November. We are very sorry for the impact on teachers and candidates and we will continue to monitor the situation. Thank you for your loyalty and support while these restrictions remain in place.

We will be gradually rolling out remotely-assessed Performance Grades internationally and will share exam dates and booking periods soon.

Harpsichord exams consist of three pieces, chosen by the candidate from the appropriate lists in the current syllabus, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading (and figured bass realization) and aural tests.

Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. 100 marks are required to achieve Pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.

There are five grades of assessment. Select a grade using the links below in order to view the syllabus and supporting materials for that grade.

Grades 4-8 (from 2009)

Other assessments

Publications & audio

What's in the exam?

Scales & arpeggios
Pieces
Sight-reading and figured bass realization
Aural tests

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