What's in the exam?
- Pieces
- Scales & arpeggios
- Aural tests
- Sight-reading
What's in the exam?
- Pieces
- Scales & arpeggios
- Aural tests
- Sight-reading
The current Horn syllabus (from 2013) is valid until further notice.
Brass candidates should refer to the 2013 syllabus until at least 2022. New syllabuses (Practical and Performance) are being developed for all Brass subjects but release has been delayed due to COVID-19. Further updates will be published at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates when available.
Horn Grade 1
Key exam information
Instruments
In Grades 1–3, this syllabus may be offered on a mini-horn in Bb or F.
Additional information
The accompanied pieces are published in F editions unless otherwise indicated. For those pieces not published in F, candidates may use manuscript transpositions of their parts if necessary.
Some List C pieces are published with transposition suggestions but in the exam they should be played in the written keys only.
Publications & audio
Audio downloads
Download recordings of pieces from our Grade 1 syllabus.
Time Pieces for Horn
An anthology providing a selection of well-crafted arrangements.
Shining Brass
Graded repertoire to support the lower brass instruments.
Scales and Arpeggios for Horn
Practice material for students preparing for Horn exams.
Aural Training in Practice
New editions offering support to teachers preparing students for Practical exams.