Trumpet PlayEr
and Brass Teacher
Colchester, Essex
Old Syllabus 2013-2023 Trumpet Grade 1 (ABRSM)
This page is for the old ABRSM syllabus which is valid from 2017 to December 2023. The syllabus new is valid from January 2023 and there is a 1 year overlap period. The scales have also been updated and are different to the old syllabus. You are not allowed to mix the old syllabus with the new syllabus and this includes the scales.For
The grade 1 trumpet exam you have to:
-Play 3 pieces with the music. One piece from list A and B (accompanied) and one piece from list C (unaccompanied)
Marked out of 30 each.
-Scales and arpeggios from memory. Marked out of 21. Free trumpet grade 1 scale sheet below.
-Sight reading test. Marked out of 21.
-Aural test. Marked out of 18.
The exam is marked out of 150, Pass 100, Merit 120, Distinction 130.
Trumpet Grade 1 (ABRSM) My Favourite Books
The Magic Trumpet Contains Grade 1 pieces from List A and B. Students often prefer these pieces.
Also contains some pieces for grades 2 and 3.
Really Easy Jazzin' About contains fun pieces for list B
for grades 1 and 2. Pupils really enjoy these pieces!
Skilful Studies for trumpet by Philip Sparke contains List C pieces for grades 1 to 5.
More Trumpet Grade 1 ABRSM Books
Shining Brass Book 1 contains pieces from lists A,B, and C for grades 1 to 3. You will need also need the piano accompaniment book for the performance
Easy Winners for trumpet contains pieces for grades 1 to 3. Full of well known pieces this book is a must have! The piano book comes separately.
Grade 1 Sight-reading and Free Scale Sheet
The sight-Reading test is an important part of the exam. This book of specimen sight reading tests will help make sure you are fully
prepared. Grades 1-5
Free ABRSM grade 1 trumpet scales pdf. Remember you have to learn the scales and arpeggios by memory!