To succeed, candidates need a combination of skills and understanding in:
⦁ Performance skills through pieces or songs
⦁ Technical skills through scales and arpeggios
⦁ Notation skills through a sight-reading test
⦁ Listening skills and musical perception through aural tests
Passing music exams also helps with university application. For Grades 6, 7 and 8, you can enhance your university application, with up to 30 UCAS points awarded at Grade 8.