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ABRSM Exam Marking Criteria

Below is an overview of the criteria used for marking ABRSM exams.

ABRSM Theory Exams
Grades 1-8 (75 marks)

50-59	Pass
60-64	Merit
65-75	Distinction

Theory Grades 1-3 marks for each section (Total 75)

Rhythm 15
Pitch 15
Keys & Scales 15
Intervals 10
Tonic Triads 10
Terms & Signs 5
Music in Context 5

Theory Grades 4-5 marks for each section (Total 75)

Rhythm 10
Pitch 10
Keys & Scales 15
Intervals 10
Triads/Chords 10
Terms, Signs & Instruments 10
Music in Context 10

ABRSM Practical Exams
Grades 1-8 (150 marks)

100-119	Pass
120-129	Merit
130-150	Distinction

3 set pieces 30 marks each
Aural 18
Sight Reading 21
Scales & Arpeggios 21

ABRSM Performance Exams
Grades 1-8 (150 marks)

100-119	Pass
120-129	Merit
130-150	Distinction

4 set pieces 30 marks each
Performance as a whole 30 marks

ABRSM Exam Marking Criteria

Below is an overview of the criteria used for marking ABRSM exams.

ABRSM Theory ExamsGrades 1-8 (75 marks)

ABRSM Practical ExamsGrades 1-8 (150 marks)

ABRSM Performance ExamsGrades 1-8 (150 marks)

Chelsea Quavers Music School

ABRSM Theory Exams
Grades 1-8 (75 marks)

ABRSM Practical Exams
Grades 1-8 (150 marks)

ABRSM Performance Exams
Grades 1-8 (150 marks)