Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Academically Rigorous
RSL Classical Piano has been designed with industry relevance, student engagement, and academic rigour in mind. Every practical, theoretical and aural test has been written and developed by industry professionals to give students an unrivalled level of academic assurance.
Diverse Repertoire
Carefully graded to foster and support progression, RSL Classical Piano includes an exceptional selection of pieces from a diverse roster of composers including some of the most cherished and admired pieces from the Classical repertoire, alongside minimalism, impressionism, jazz, and film scores.
Exceptional Composers
We’re proud to have developed such a representative classical syllabus, featuring the likes of; Debussy, Clara Schumann, Alexis Ffrench, JS Bach, Elfrida Andrée, Isaac Albéniz, Mozart, Florence Price, John Williams, Zenobia Powell-Perry, Germaine Tailleferre, Chopin and Beethoven.. to name just a few!
Internationally Recognised
Upon completion of an RSL Graded Music Exam, every candidate will have earned a globally recognised qualification, which has been designed to support progression routes towards higher education and the creative industries.
UCAS Points
Grades 6 to 8 are UCAS recognised aiding Higher Education applications. Candidates can gain up to 30 UCAS points for completion of these Level 3 qualifications.
Digital Downloads
The digital books contain all the repertoire and supporting tests, together with exclusive exemplar audio recordings of each track and Fact Files and Performance Notes. Students and teachers can instantly access their favourite graded music materials from their desktop, tablet or smartphone and, with Replay, have access to an interactive sheet music player with a range of playback and practice functions.
Learn the Classical Piano with RSL Classical
Ready to dive into the world of RSL Classical Piano? We highly recommend checking out the video below, which offers valuable insights into how this amazing syllabus has been brought to life.
How it works
Whether you’re learning the piano independently or with a music teacher, it’s easy to get started learning with RSL Classical.
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Download the syllabus and buy your grade book
Our publications provide you with everything you need: professionally arranged and produced repertoire alongside innovative technical exercises and supporting tests.
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Start practicing with our innovative resources
From our physical publications to our interactive e-books and Learning Platform app, our teaching and learning resources are here to support you become a better musician.
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Sit the exam and reap your rewards
If you’re ready and want to take a Graded Music Exam, achieve your very own RSL Classical qualification after putting in the hours of dedication towards mastering your instrument.
