Cello exams

Cello exams

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

Cello

Cello

Practical Cello Grades Initial–8 (2020–2023)

Other assessments

Publications & audio

Cello Exam Pieces 2020-2023

Cello Exam Pieces 2020-2023

A selection of pieces from the new Cello syllabus.

Time Pieces for Cello

Time Pieces for Cello

A graded selection of tuneful pieces for cello and piano.

Specimen Sight-Reading Tests for Cello

Specimen Sight-Reading Tests for Cello

Practice material for students preparing for Cello exams.

Cello Scales & Arpeggios

Cello Scales & Arpeggios

Contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 1–5 Cello exams.

Aural Training in Practice

Aural Training in Practice

New editions offering support to teachers preparing students for Practical exams.

Supporting applications

Cello Practice Partner

Cello Practice Partner lets you play along with real musicians’ performances, exactly as recorded or at a reduced tempo.

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