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    Mar 19, 2021 3 minutes
    Reviews by Michael MacMillan

    RSL CLASSICAL PIANO

    RSL/Hal Leonard Europe

    ISBN: 978-1-78936-192-6 (Debut); -193-3 (Grade 1); -194-0 (2); -195-7 (3); -196-4 (4); -197-1 (5); -198-8 (6); -199-5 (7); -200-8 (8)

    Rockschool began offering graded exams in 1991 and carved out a niche for themselves in the examining market through the provision of exam syllabuses based around popular music. Having gained an international foothold, they have now decided to expand their examining portfolio into the classical realm, boldly pitching themselves into direct competition with the likes of ABRSM, Trinity, and LCM.

    Rockschool offer two exam options for candidates

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