The Piano ABRSM: Grade 1-7 course is designed for students who wish to follow the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) piano examination syllabus. This structured course guides students through Grades 1 to 7, helping them develop the technical proficiency, musicality, and performance skills required to excel in both practical and theoretical aspects of piano playing. It is perfect for students who want to pursue classical music exams and gain internationally recognized certification.
Course Highlights
Grade 1-3:
- Foundational Techniques: Mastery of basic scales, arpeggios, and simple chord progressions.
- Basic Repertoire: Learning beginner to intermediate pieces from different musical periods (Baroque, Classical, and Romantic).
- Sight-Reading and Ear Training: Developing the ability to read music fluently and identify intervals, rhythms, and melodies.
- Performance Skills: Building confidence in performing pieces, focusing on expression, dynamics, and articulation.
Grade 4-5:
- Advanced Technical Skills: Complex scales, arpeggios, and mastery of more intricate chord structures.
- Intermediate Repertoire: Playing pieces with a higher level of difficulty, including sonatinas, waltzes, and popular classical works.
- Improved Sight-Reading and Aural Skills: Reading more complex pieces and identifying musical patterns.
- Musical Expression and Interpretation: Developing deeper musicality, phrasing, and emotional expression in performance.
Grade 6-7:
- Mastery of Techniques: Advanced scales, arpeggios, and more challenging études to improve finger dexterity and control.
- Challenging Repertoire: Learning advanced classical pieces from composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, along with contemporary compositions.
- Advanced Sight-Reading and Aural Tests: Practicing sight-reading of complex music and ear training exercises to identify harmonic and rhythmic patterns.
- Performance and Interpretation: Focus on musicality, dynamics, tempo control, and technical accuracy in performance.
- Exam Preparation: Full preparation for ABRSM Grade 7 exams, including all components: performance pieces, scales, sight-reading, and aural tests.
- ABRSM Syllabus: A globally recognized and well-structured curriculum, ensuring comprehensive development.
- Skill Development: Focus on both technical skills (scales, arpeggios) and musicality (expression, dynamics).
- Exam Readiness: Thorough preparation for ABRSM exams, with mock exams and personalized feedback.
- Comprehensive Learning: Includes theory, performance pieces, sight-reading, and aural tests to provide a well-rounded musical education.
