From 2020. The ABRSM Percussion syllabus from 2020 offers candidates the flexibility to be examined on a single percussion subject (snare drum, timpani or tuned percussion) or on all three subjects (in a Combined Percussion examination) at every grade. The syllabus has been scrutinised and refreshed to respond to the needs of today s percussion learners, and ABRSM s supporting publications offer resources to help candidates prepare for each area of the exam. ABRSM s Percussion Studies: Grades 6 8 offers two timpani studies and two snare drum studies at each of Grades 6 to 8. These studies fulfil the technical requirement for timpani and snare drum (alongside Scales and Arpeggios for tuned percussion).
