ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces – Grade 6 (2020–2023)
ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces – Grade 6 (2020–2023)
The ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces, Grade 6 (2020–2023) collection offers a carefully curated selection of repertoire designed to challenge and inspire violinists at the Grade 6 level. Candidates are required to perform four pieces: one from each of Lists A, B, and C, plus a fourth piece of their own choice (from the syllabus or a freely chosen work). This structure ensures well-rounded technical and musical development across a variety of styles and periods.
Grade 6 Repertoire (2020–2023)
List A
- Handel – Allegro (from Sonata in D, HWV 371)
- McGibbon – Largo and Allegro (from Sonata No. 3 in E minor; semiquaver trills optional)
- Stanley – Siciliana and Allegro (from Solo in A minor, Op. 4 No. 1)
List B
- J. S. Bach – Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen (from Cantata, BWV 36), arr. Blackwell & Blackwell
- Beethoven – Andante and Variations 1 and 6 (from WoO 44b), arr. Isserlis
- Corelli – Allegro (4th movement from Sonata in C, Op. 5 No. 3)
List C
- Geminiani – Affettuoso and Allegro (3rd & 4th movements, Sonata in C, Op. 4 No. 3)
- J. Stamitz – Minuetto–Minore–Altro (3rd movement from Sonata in D, Op. 6 No. 5)
- Telemann – Adagio and Allegro assai (1st & 2nd movements, Sonatina in A, TWV 41:A2)
- Vivaldi – Preludio and Allemanda (1st & 2nd movements, Sonata in B-flat, Op. 5 No. 3, RV 33)
Additional Fourth Piece Options
In addition to the three required list pieces, students may select a fourth piece from the syllabus or beyond. Options include works by well-known composers such as:
- Cui – Orientale (from Kaleidoscope, Op. 50)
- Gluck – Melody (from Orphée et Eurydice), arr. Kreisler
- Clara Schumann – Romance (No. 2 from Three Romances, Op. 22)
- L. Boulanger – Nocturne
- Elgar – Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 No. 1
- Kreisler – Andantino in the Style of Martini
- Shostakovich – Romanze in D, arr. Fortunatov
- Traditional (Russian) – Black Eyes, arr. Waterfield
- And many more, including works by Viardot, Rieding, Hess, and Nölck.
Summary Table
| Piece Type | Examples |
| List A | Handel, McGibbon, Stanley |
| List B | Bach, Beethoven, Corelli |
| List C | Geminiani, Stamitz, Telemann, Vivaldi |
| Fourth Choice | Cui, Gluck, Clara Schumann, Elgar, Kreisler, Shostakovich, etc. |
Why Choose This Collection?
- Aligned with the official ABRSM 2020–2023 Grade 6 syllabus
- Offers stylistic variety from Baroque to Romantic and modern repertoire
- Encourages technical growth, expressive playing, and exam readiness
- Flexible fourth piece allows for personalization of the program
Expand Your Musical Range
The ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces, Grade 6 (2020–2023) provide everything a student needs to succeed at this level, blending core syllabus works with optional repertoire. This collection develops technique, interpretation, and stylistic awareness—key steps toward becoming a confident and versatile violinist.
ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces – Grade 6 (2020–2023)
The ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces, Grade 6 (2020–2023) collection offers a carefully curated selection of repertoire designed to challenge and inspire violinists at the Grade 6 level. Candidates are required to perform four pieces: one from each of Lists A, B, and C, plus a fourth piece of their own choice (from the syllabus or a freely chosen work). This structure ensures well-rounded technical and musical development across a variety of styles and periods.
Grade 6 Repertoire (2020–2023)
List A
- Handel – Allegro (from Sonata in D, HWV 371)
- McGibbon – Largo and Allegro (from Sonata No. 3 in E minor; semiquaver trills optional)
- Stanley – Siciliana and Allegro (from Solo in A minor, Op. 4 No. 1)
List B
- J. S. Bach – Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen (from Cantata, BWV 36), arr. Blackwell & Blackwell
- Beethoven – Andante and Variations 1 and 6 (from WoO 44b), arr. Isserlis
- Corelli – Allegro (4th movement from Sonata in C, Op. 5 No. 3)
List C
- Geminiani – Affettuoso and Allegro (3rd & 4th movements, Sonata in C, Op. 4 No. 3)
- J. Stamitz – Minuetto–Minore–Altro (3rd movement from Sonata in D, Op. 6 No. 5)
- Telemann – Adagio and Allegro assai (1st & 2nd movements, Sonatina in A, TWV 41:A2)
- Vivaldi – Preludio and Allemanda (1st & 2nd movements, Sonata in B-flat, Op. 5 No. 3, RV 33)
Additional Fourth Piece Options
In addition to the three required list pieces, students may select a fourth piece from the syllabus or beyond. Options include works by well-known composers such as:
- Cui – Orientale (from Kaleidoscope, Op. 50)
- Gluck – Melody (from Orphée et Eurydice), arr. Kreisler
- Clara Schumann – Romance (No. 2 from Three Romances, Op. 22)
- L. Boulanger – Nocturne
- Elgar – Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 No. 1
- Kreisler – Andantino in the Style of Martini
- Shostakovich – Romanze in D, arr. Fortunatov
- Traditional (Russian) – Black Eyes, arr. Waterfield
- And many more, including works by Viardot, Rieding, Hess, and Nölck.
Summary Table
| Piece Type | Examples |
| List A | Handel, McGibbon, Stanley |
| List B | Bach, Beethoven, Corelli |
| List C | Geminiani, Stamitz, Telemann, Vivaldi |
| Fourth Choice | Cui, Gluck, Clara Schumann, Elgar, Kreisler, Shostakovich, etc. |
Why Choose This Collection?
- Aligned with the official ABRSM 2020–2023 Grade 6 syllabus
- Offers stylistic variety from Baroque to Romantic and modern repertoire
- Encourages technical growth, expressive playing, and exam readiness
- Flexible fourth piece allows for personalization of the program
Expand Your Musical Range
The ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces, Grade 6 (2020–2023) provide everything a student needs to succeed at this level, blending core syllabus works with optional repertoire. This collection develops technique, interpretation, and stylistic awareness—key steps toward becoming a confident and versatile violinist.
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ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces – Grade 6 (2020–2023)
The ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces, Grade 6 (2020–2023) collection offers a carefully curated selection of repertoire designed to challenge and inspire violinists at the Grade 6 level. Candidates are required to perform four pieces: one from each of Lists A, B, and C, plus a fourth piece of their own choice (from the syllabus or a freely chosen work). This structure ensures well-rounded technical and musical development across a variety of styles and periods.
Grade 6 Repertoire (2020–2023)
List A
- Handel – Allegro (from Sonata in D, HWV 371)
- McGibbon – Largo and Allegro (from Sonata No. 3 in E minor; semiquaver trills optional)
- Stanley – Siciliana and Allegro (from Solo in A minor, Op. 4 No. 1)
List B
- J. S. Bach – Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen (from Cantata, BWV 36), arr. Blackwell & Blackwell
- Beethoven – Andante and Variations 1 and 6 (from WoO 44b), arr. Isserlis
- Corelli – Allegro (4th movement from Sonata in C, Op. 5 No. 3)
List C
- Geminiani – Affettuoso and Allegro (3rd & 4th movements, Sonata in C, Op. 4 No. 3)
- J. Stamitz – Minuetto–Minore–Altro (3rd movement from Sonata in D, Op. 6 No. 5)
- Telemann – Adagio and Allegro assai (1st & 2nd movements, Sonatina in A, TWV 41:A2)
- Vivaldi – Preludio and Allemanda (1st & 2nd movements, Sonata in B-flat, Op. 5 No. 3, RV 33)
Additional Fourth Piece Options
In addition to the three required list pieces, students may select a fourth piece from the syllabus or beyond. Options include works by well-known composers such as:
- Cui – Orientale (from Kaleidoscope, Op. 50)
- Gluck – Melody (from Orphée et Eurydice), arr. Kreisler
- Clara Schumann – Romance (No. 2 from Three Romances, Op. 22)
- L. Boulanger – Nocturne
- Elgar – Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 No. 1
- Kreisler – Andantino in the Style of Martini
- Shostakovich – Romanze in D, arr. Fortunatov
- Traditional (Russian) – Black Eyes, arr. Waterfield
- And many more, including works by Viardot, Rieding, Hess, and Nölck.
Summary Table
| Piece Type | Examples |
| List A | Handel, McGibbon, Stanley |
| List B | Bach, Beethoven, Corelli |
| List C | Geminiani, Stamitz, Telemann, Vivaldi |
| Fourth Choice | Cui, Gluck, Clara Schumann, Elgar, Kreisler, Shostakovich, etc. |
Why Choose This Collection?
- Aligned with the official ABRSM 2020–2023 Grade 6 syllabus
- Offers stylistic variety from Baroque to Romantic and modern repertoire
- Encourages technical growth, expressive playing, and exam readiness
- Flexible fourth piece allows for personalization of the program
Expand Your Musical Range
The ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces, Grade 6 (2020–2023) provide everything a student needs to succeed at this level, blending core syllabus works with optional repertoire. This collection develops technique, interpretation, and stylistic awareness—key steps toward becoming a confident and versatile violinist.
