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Abrsm practical musicianship

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BeardySchnauzer · 13/05/2026 18:12

has anyone done this instead of the theory so they can progress past grade 5 on their instrument?

or is it not really done!

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thirdfiddle · 19/05/2026 20:07

Similar in that the main thing is pieces and there are supporting tests like scales, aural, sight reading. Slightly different supporting test setup, and some optional swaps.

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BeardySchnauzer · 19/05/2026 19:40

Thanks. Is it a similar exam in terms of what you do?

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thirdfiddle · 19/05/2026 18:57

Could always do a different board grade 8 that doesn't have prerequisites. Trinity for example doesn't require theory or alternative.

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BeardySchnauzer · 13/05/2026 18:15

I have a friend whose dd just did the theory and there’s no way my dd could do it just from the length of time and being at home. I will have a look at the jazz

she’s pretty much ready to do her grade 8 on her instrument so she needs to get something to allow her to do it!

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Octavia64 · 13/05/2026 18:13

No.

my dc who hated theory did jazz instead which apparently counted

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