What is a pass in Trinity Music exams?

Here’s how your final mark translates to an attainment level: 87-100 Distinction. 75-86 Merit. 60-74 Pass.

Is Trinity better than ABRSM?

If you want to pursue a career in music or you want to build a solid music foundation is better to go with the ABRSM. The ABRSM piano diploma syllabus seems to be more complete since the early stages. The sight-reading is compulsory from Grade 1 whilst in Trinity it becomes compulsory from Grade 6.

Do you need Grade 5 theory to do Grade 6 Trinity?

The ABRSM requires a pass at grade 5 theory as a pre-requisite to taking grades 6-8 in a practical subject (other alternatives are also available). The ABRSM requires grade 6 music theory for candidates for the DipABRSM Teaching diploma. Trinity grade 6 is also accepted.

Is Trinity and ABRSM the same?

The two main differences are: Trinity uses a single phrase or piece of music around which several questions are focused, whereas ABRSM uses different musical extracts within the same set of tests for a candidate. ABSRM tests require some sung responses at each grade, whereas Trinity aural tests do not.

Are Trinity exams hard?

Trinity exams arent very hard. You should concentrate in your studies too in case piano doesnt work out for you.

What percentage is a pass in Trinity?

In order to pass the year outright a student will need to achieve an overall credit-weighted pass mark of 40\% or higher for the year, based on the full 60 credits (ECTS) undertaken AND they will also need to achieve a pass mark of 40\% or higher in each of your modules.

Can you skip piano grades?

Therefore, is it possible to skip ahead on Practical Piano Grades from the ABRSM? The short answer is yes. It is essential to mention that piano grades have the same structure from 1-8; therefore, if pupils decide to skip, they will only experience material that is a bit more difficult than in previous levels.

Can we skip grades in Trinity?

You can always skip grades in Trinity Exams, you can go for any grade you want if you can play and understand the pieces of the same. Don’t forget to get your teacher’s advise as he/she is the one who can judge your level of playing.

How is Grade 1 piano exam marked?

Practical Piano Grade 1. Practical Piano Grade 1 exams consist of three pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, and aural tests. Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. You need 100 marks to achieve Pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.

How long do Trinity exam results take?

You can expect the marking to take an average of 2 weeks for grades, and 4 weeks for diplomas, although this is often much quicker. Log back into your account, to read the feedback from the examiner and see your provisional result.

Is 66 a good grade UK?

When you start at university, any mark over 50\% is a great grade. Getting a mark over 50\% means that you are beginning to understand the difficult work of your degree. Getting over 60\% is excellent because it means you have demonstrated a deep knowledge of your subject to the marker.

How are my Three pieces assessed for the Trinity graded music exam?

How your three pieces are assessed. Take a look at an example report form that your examiner will be using for your Trinity graded music exam. If you look at the marks for the pieces you can see that the maximum of 22 marks you can achieve per piece is distributed across three individual assessment areas:

How do I get a perfect 100 on the Trinity graded music?

Finally, there are two Supporting tests to complete with each worth up to 10 marks, for another potential 20 marks to add to your total. If you achieve the maximum available in each area you’ll get a perfect 100! Take a look at an example report form that your examiner will be using for your Trinity graded music exam.

How many marks can you get on a piano exam?

You can see that for each of the three pieces that you play you can achieve a maximum of 22 marks, so a total of 66 to aim for. We will look at how those marks are assessed further on.

What is the importance of fingerfingering in music?

Fingering is also key for scales and arpeggios. In lower grade exams, you will probably be asked to clap to the beat, name the time signature, and distinguish differences between the same piece when played twice. When clapping the beat, clap hard on a strong beat (the start of a bar), and more softly on a weak beat.