Tom Gates Music Book
If you love Tom Gates, and you love music, then you’re in luck! In this book, you get both! Oh, and did we mention the cool mobile app created by 3FireMusic that lets you practise with a virtual band? Plus, the music in this book can be used for your Rockschool Debut Graded Music exam in piano, guitar, drums or ukulele. Does that sound good? Then get this book!
Rockschool Graded Music Exams
For a graded music exam, you will be asked to play three songs from the Tom Gates Music Book as well as some technical exercises and tests from the Rockschool syllabus. You’ll need an extra book for the instrument you’re studying. That and the rest of the details can be found on the Rockschool page.
Find a Teacher or Institution
Find your nearest RSL Awards teacher by using the search below. Our exams are also available across the globe. Click here to search international teachers or institutions.
Graded Music Exam Fees
Please find all graded music exam fees below. Simply select your chosen exam format and your location to see the relevant fees.
Exam grade | Price |
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Entry Level 3 (Debut) | £55.00 |
Grade 1 | £61.00 |
Grade 2 | £68.00 |
Grade 3 | £79.00 |
Grade 4 | £87.00 |
Grade 5 | £95.00 |
Grade 6 | £108.00 |
Grade 7 | £117.00 |
Grade 8 | £130.00 |
Please see “other fees” below relating to UK Graded Music Exams.
Late Entry, Date Changes & Deferrals
Service | Applicable When... | Fee |
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Date Change | Changing exam date/time after appointment slip has been issued | £30 |
Deferral | Deferring exam to future exam period | £30 |
Please see the UK Graded Exams Date Change & Deferral policy for circumstances where the fee can be waived.
In the event that your video submission cannot be marked or marking is impacted because guidelines have not been followed correctly, you will be charged 75% of the entry fee to make a resubmission.
Enquiries about Results / Appeals
Service | Fee | Cap for Multiple Candidates | Refundable |
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Remark | 50% of Exam Fee | £100 | If marks change by more than +/-5 or there is a change of assessment band |
First Level Appeal | 60% of Exam Fee | £150 | If enquiry is upheld |
Second Level Appeal | 75% of Exam Fee | £200 | If enquiry if upheld |
Replacement Certificate
Service | Fee |
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Replacement Certificate | £15 |
Graded Music Exam Dates
See the dates below for face-to-face Graded Music Exams for all Rockschool and RSL Classical disciplines in the UK and Ireland. Music Production and Theory exams are conducted online and are not bound by any set exam periods.
Term | Exam Dates | Closing Date |
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C 2024 | 28th October – 21st December 2024 | 21st October 2024 |
A 2025 | 17th February - 13th April 2025 | 10th February 2025 |
B 2025 | 12th May – 12th August 2025 | 6th May 2025 |
C 2025 | 27th October – 20th December 2025 | 20th October 2025 |
Please note: dates are subject to change. Ensure you check back prior to entry to avoid entering for the incorrect exam period.
If you would like to book a private exam day in the UK or Ireland, please email business@rslawards.com
If you are based outside the UK, please click “Choose a country” to learn more and get in touch with our international partners…