Rockschool Piano Grade 1 (2025)

Overview

Rockschool Piano Grade 1 (2025) is a contemporary graded piano syllabus designed to develop students' playing skills through a wide variety of musical styles. The syllabus combines classical, pop, rock, film music, jazz, blues and contemporary repertoire with technical studies and supporting tests.

With 12 performance tracks, students can explore different musical styles while building the technical and musical skills required for a structured Grade 1 piano programme. The syllabus also includes professionally recorded backing tracks from Abbey Road Studios to support practice and performance.

Key Features

• Part of the Rockschool Piano 2025 graded syllabus

• 12 performance pieces covering a wide range of genres

• Repertoire ranging from classical and film music to pop, rock and contemporary styles

• Includes scales and technical studies

• Supporting tests covering key musicianship skills

• Professional backing tracks recorded at Abbey Road Studios

• Audio examples and digital learning resources

• Interactive e-book option with video play-throughs and video tips

• Complete syllabus material available in both print/digital formats depending on the edition

Featured Repertoire

The Grade 1 collection includes pieces such as:

• As Night Falls

• Circus Waltz

• Deep River

• Ignite

• Million Reasons

• Minuet in F, K.2

• My Immortal

• Quasi Adagio

• Steady as a Rock

• Step by Step

• This Is Who I Am

• Wasting My Young Years

What Students Will Learn

The Grade 1 syllabus provides opportunities to develop:

• Piano technique – scales, technical exercises and controlled playing

• Rhythm & coordination – improving timing and coordination between both hands

• Sight reading – developing the ability to read and perform unfamiliar music

• Aural skills – responding to structured listening and ear tests

• Improvisation & interpretation – developing creative responses and musical expression

• General musicianship – strengthening understanding of musical and instrumental concepts

• Performance skills – learning to perform pieces confidently across different musical styles

Product Details

• Title: Rockschool Piano Grade 1 (2025)

• Instrument: Piano

• Level: Grade 1

• Syllabus: Rockschool Piano 2025

• Publisher: RSL Awards / Rockschool

• Repertoire: 12 performance pieces

• Includes: Repertoire, scales, technical studies and supporting tests

• Digital Support: Audio, interactive sheet music and video resources

• Suitable for: Rockschool Piano Grade 1 examination preparation