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INTRODUCING RiFF
The Interactive Music Practice Tool for Teachers and Students
RiFF is RSL Awards’ interactive digital sheet music player, designed to make practising music more engaging, flexible, and effective. Combining interactive arrangements, video demonstrations, audio tools, and smart practice features in one platform, RiFF helps students learn faster while giving teachers powerful tools to support lessons.
Whether you’re preparing for your next graded exam or guiding students through new repertoire, RiFF brings everything you need into one intuitive practice environment.
See How The Music Should Be Played
RiFF allows learners to study every detail of a performance through high-quality video demonstrations.
Students can view multiple camera angles, including close-ups of the hands and wider performance shots, making it easier to see the technique clearly and understand how each piece should be performed.
Flexible viewing options also support different learning needs. Layout adjustments and mirror features help left-handed players follow demonstrations more comfortably. For teachers, this means demonstrations are always available to reinforce technique between lessons.
Music That Can Adapt to the Learner
Every musician learns differently. RiFF allows users to customise how music is displayed and heard, making it easier to practise in the way that works best for them. Users can switch between multiple notation formats and adjust audio playback to focus on specific parts of the music.
Options include:
- Switching between full score, TAB, or chord charts.
- Viewing instrument visualisations to see how notes are played clearly.
- Choosing between a full mix and backing track.
- Enabling learning aids, such as note names or chord visibility
- Adjusting display settings to suit individual practice styles
These tools give both teachers and students greater flexibility in how repertoire is approached and understood.
Interactive Sheet Music
RiFF transforms traditional sheet music into an interactive experience, combining notation, audio, and video in one powerful digital practice environment.
Watch Every Detail
High-quality video demonstrations with multiple camera angles let students see exactly how each piece (where available) should be performed.
Smart Playback Tools
Section markers, tempo control, and easy navigation for efficient teaching and learning.
Multiple Notation Formats
Switch instantly between full score, TAB, or chord charts to suit different instruments and learning styles.
Flexible Audio Playback
Choose between full mix or backing track and focus on the parts you need most during practice.
Instrument Visuals
See exactly where and how notes are played with real-time fretboard and keyboard views.
Exam Mode
Disable visual aids to replicate printed exam conditions.
Advanced Learning Aids
Rhythmic breakdowns, note names, solfège, and chord visibility toggle.
Interactive Sheet Music
RiFF transforms traditional sheet music into an interactive experience, combining notation, audio, and video in one powerful digital practice environment.
Watch Every Detail
High-quality video demonstrations with multiple camera angles let students see exactly how each piece (where available) should be performed.
Smart Playback Tools
Section markers, tempo control, and easy navigation for efficient teaching and learning.
Multiple Notation Formats
Switch instantly between full score, TAB, or chord charts to suit different instruments and learning styles.
Flexible Audio Playback
Choose between full mix or backing track and focus on the parts you need most during practice.
Instrument Visuals
See exactly where and how notes are played with real-time fretboard and keyboard views.
Exam Mode
Disable visual aids to replicate printed exam conditions.
Advanced Learning Aids
Rhythmic breakdowns, note names, solfège, and chord visibility toggle.
Getting Started
You’ll find the RiFF Library inside our new digital hub, Rockschool Backstage. There’s two ways you can get started with RiFF…
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The RiFF Library, a content-only subscription, gives you access to all Rockschool and RSL Classical graded e-books. This subscription costs £15 per month. You can purchase your RiFF Library subscription by clicking the button below.
How to Subscribe
- Click the button below to start. You’ll be asked to log in to the new Rockschool Backstage hub.
- If you’re using Rockschool Backstage for the first time, click “Create an Account.”
- Use the same email as your RSL Awards Cloud login so everything stays linked (even if signing in with a social account).
Once logged in, you’ll be taken straight to the subscription purchase options page.
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RiFF powers all the Rockschool and RSL Classical e-book content. Simply buy your next digital grade book from the RSL shop to get rockin’ with RiFF.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can access RiFF through our digital hub, Backstage, either by visiting backstage.rockschool.io or by signing in via your RSL Cloud account. One login gives you seamless access across all RSL platforms, so you can move straight into RiFF without needing multiple accounts.
If you’re an existing RSL customer and are accessing Backstage for the first time, you will need to upgrade your account. Follow the prompts when opening Backstage to “Create an Account”. Use the same email as your Cloud login to keep everything linked (even if signing in with a social account).
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RiFF is designed for both teachers and students.
Teachers can use it to demonstrate technique, guide practice, and support students between lessons, while students can use it as an interactive tool to practise repertoire and prepare for graded exams.
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RiFF supports interactive content from RSL publications and repertoire designed for graded music learning. More titles and features will continue to be added.
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