What's in the exam?
- Pieces
- Scales & arpeggios
- Aural tests
- Sight-reading
Tuba exams
Tuba exams consist of three pieces, chosen by the candidate from the appropriate lists in the current syllabus, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading 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 eight grades of assessment. Select a grade using the links below in order to view the syllabus and supporting materials for that grade.
Publications & audio
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Shining Brass
Brand new graded repertoire to support the lower brass instruments.
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Scales and Arpeggios for Tuba
Practice material for students preparing for Tuba exams.
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Specimen Sight-Reading Tests
Practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM brass exams.
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Aural Training in Practice
New editions offering support to teachers preparing students for Practical exams.