Music Case is a free practice app that helps you to understand the progress you are making over time, increasing your motivation to keep learning.
What's in the exam?
- Pieces
- Studies
- Aural tests
- Sight-reading
Timpani exams
Timpani exams consist of three pieces, studies, sight-reading and aural tests.
Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. 100 marks are required to achieve a Pass, 120 to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.
There are eight grades of assessment. Select a grade using the links below to view the syllabus and supporting materials for that grade.
Publications
Percussion Exam Pieces and Studies
Books for Grades 1 to 5 including exam pieces and studies.
Percussion Studies
Book for Grades 6–8 for Timpani and Snare Drum.
Principal Percussion
Book for Grades 6–8 including exam pieces across all Percussion subjects.
Percussion Scales and Arpeggios
Books for Grades 1–5 and 6–8 for Tuned Percussion.
Percussion Sight-Reading
Books for Grades 1–5 and 6–8 across all Percussion subjects.
Supporting apps
Music Case
Aural Trainer
Aural Trainer features interactive challenges to develop your aural skills and make aural practice more engaging.
Music Theory Trainer
Music Theory Trainer helps bring music theory to life with fun and engaging challenges at Grades 1–5.