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Grade guides

What to expect in the sight-reading test at each grade, from Initial to Grade 8, and how to practise for it.

A young child sits at a piano with simple sheet music on the stand.
24 May 2026 · 10 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Initial Grade

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Initial Grade piano sight reading, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

A concert grand piano on a softly lit stage, lid raised.
24 May 2026 · 10 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 8

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 8 piano sight reading, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

A pianist in dark clothing performing on a lit stage, hands at the keyboard.
24 May 2026 · 14 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 7

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 7, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

A close-up view inside a grand piano, showing the strings, tuning pins, and golden cast-iron frame.
24 May 2026 · 13 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 6

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 6, how to prepare for irregular meters and pedalling, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

A close-up of white and black piano keys lit by soft light.
24 May 2026 · 13 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 5

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 5, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

An upright piano in a quiet room with sheet music on the stand.
24 May 2026 · 10 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 4

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 4 piano sight reading, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

An open page of vintage piano sheet music with handwritten markings.
24 May 2026 · 10 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 3

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 3 piano sight reading, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

A pair of hands at a wooden piano keyboard, captured close.
24 May 2026 · 10 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 2

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 2 piano sight reading, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.

A close-up of old piano sheet music resting on a wooden upright piano.
24 May 2026 · 12 min read

How to practise piano sight reading at Grade 1

What ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, RCM, MTAC and AMEB expect at Grade 1, how to prepare, and which pieces in SightReader fit the level.