Aural Training in Practice, ABRSM Grades 1-3 (With 2 CDs)

Never underestimate the value of the Aural part of the ABRSM exams! It is a wonder that so many music teachers sideline it when valuable points can be picked up. My daughter passed grade 1 & 2 piano with reasonable marks in the aural. In grade 3 she used this book, gained full marks in the aural tests which gave her the extra marks she needed to go from pass to distinction. The book and cd use the language of the examiner and give many examples to practice for each part of the aural test. They then tell you the correct answer (which is just as well as i would have no clue if they were right or wrong!). This book covers grades 1-3 so is a good investment. It is also relevant to the aural tests for all intrument and voice exams not just piano. You can get even more practice if you buy the 'specimen aural tests' book too.

I have 2 children going in for ABRSM exams, and they needed to practise their Aural test skills. My piano playing is not all it might be (!) so the CDs are very helpful, and representative of the examiner's playing on the big day. It's reassuring to know they have practised each style of question. If they had difficulty with a particular question, there are quite a few versions of it, so we could go over them several times until they got the hang of it. I am a professional musician, so I know how important aural skills are in music, for creating a rounded, intuitive and useful player, whether in bands or orchestras. I would recommend using these practise questions. It's easy to concentrate on the exam pieces, and forget about the aural test element, which can add quite a few marks on to the final score., and push you up to a merit, or even distinction!

I was unsure as to whether to buy this or the book just for grade One. I got this and, although i haven't looked at it in detail yet, my son's piano teacher thinks its great! He has the Grade One book but is now going to buy this as well he says its much more helpful and breaks things down more, giving more detaila and practice in different areas. Plus, it has the added advantage of covering up to Grade 3 so definitely a good buy from what I can gather!

Great for teaching and getting students ready for aural part of their exams

I ordered this book as a revision aid for my son taking Grade 1 piano. It was recommended by his piano teacher and contains advice in addition to the practice sections. As the book covers grades 1 to 3, it will be used again and again over the next couple of years. Easy to use & great preparation for exam (and my son did pass!)

Clear to read. Did the job

Very useful for any parent/teacher helpinga child through the abrsm music exams . Handy hints and exercises . Used for daughter 's grade 1 violin (which she passed with flying colours ) and now with sons grade 2 piano. Comes with a CD which is great . Would highly recommend.

Bought this to help prepare my son for the aural part of his grade 1 clarinet exam. Good value for money as it can be used for grades 1-3 and for any instrument.