ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026 – Grade 5 contains nine pieces from the official ABRSM Grade 5 Piano syllabus, with three pieces selected from each of Lists A, B and C. The collection is designed for students preparing for both ABRSM Practical and Performance Grade exams.
The repertoire provides a varied selection of musical styles, ranging from classical works by Burgmüller, Clementi, Schubert and Prokofiev, to jazz and blues-influenced pieces, contemporary music, popular song and film music by Joe Hisaishi.
The book also includes helpful performance footnotes and syllabus information for exam preparation. Recordings of all nine pieces are available through major streaming platforms.
9 official Grade 5 exam pieces
3 pieces from each of Lists A, B and C
Suitable for ABRSM Practical and Performance Grade exams
Repertoire covering classical, contemporary, film, jazz and blues styles
Works by established composers alongside modern repertoire
Helpful performance footnotes
Syllabus information included
Recordings available on major streaming platforms
The Grade 5 repertoire gives students opportunities to strengthen both technical and musical skills through contrasting pieces.
Students can develop:
Musical phrasing and expressive interpretation
Articulation and dynamic control
Rhythmic accuracy and coordination
Stylistic awareness across different genres
Technical control and fluency
Interpretation of contrasting musical characters
Performance confidence
Ability to adapt their playing to different musical styles
The selection also exposes students to different approaches to rhythm, articulation and musical character, helping them move beyond simply playing notes accurately.
Title: ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026 – Grade 5
Instrument: Piano
Grade: ABRSM Grade 5
Syllabus: ABRSM Piano 2025 & 2026
Publisher: ABRSM
ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026 – Grade 5 contains nine pieces from the official ABRSM Grade 5 Piano syllabus, with three pieces selected from each of Lists A, B and C. The collection is designed for students preparing for both ABRSM Practical and Performance Grade exams.
The repertoire provides a varied selection of musical styles, ranging from classical works by Burgmüller, Clementi, Schubert and Prokofiev, to jazz and blues-influenced pieces, contemporary music, popular song and film music by Joe Hisaishi.
The book also includes helpful performance footnotes and syllabus information for exam preparation. Recordings of all nine pieces are available through major streaming platforms.
9 official Grade 5 exam pieces
3 pieces from each of Lists A, B and C
Suitable for ABRSM Practical and Performance Grade exams
Repertoire covering classical, contemporary, film, jazz and blues styles
Works by established composers alongside modern repertoire
Helpful performance footnotes
Syllabus information included
Recordings available on major streaming platforms
The Grade 5 repertoire gives students opportunities to strengthen both technical and musical skills through contrasting pieces.
Students can develop:
Musical phrasing and expressive interpretation
Articulation and dynamic control
Rhythmic accuracy and coordination
Stylistic awareness across different genres
Technical control and fluency
Interpretation of contrasting musical characters
Performance confidence
Ability to adapt their playing to different musical styles
The selection also exposes students to different approaches to rhythm, articulation and musical character, helping them move beyond simply playing notes accurately.
Title: ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026 – Grade 5
Instrument: Piano
Grade: ABRSM Grade 5
Syllabus: ABRSM Piano 2025 & 2026
Publisher: ABRSM