ABRSM Harp scales and sight-reading books for grades 1-8

Start with your grade band. The current Harp collection is built around the matching Scales and Arpeggios and Sight-Reading books, so the first decision is whether you need Grades 1-5 or Grades 6-8.

Syllabus Finder is the quickest way to confirm the correct level before you buy from the Harp collection.

For Grades 1-5, most customers buy Harp Scales and Arpeggios from 2025, ABRSM Grades 1-5 and Harp Sight-Reading from 2025, ABRSM Grades 1-5 together if they are preparing Practical work.

For Grades 6-8, start with Scales and Arpeggios for Harp, ABRSM Grades 6-8, 2025 and Harp Sight-Reading from 2025, ABRSM Grades 6-8 if you need the technical books for your grade.

For Practical Grades, usually yes. Most candidates buy both so they can prepare the full technical side of the assessment.

For Performance Grades, no. You would normally focus on repertoire and any own-choice music instead.

Yes. The current Harp collection is mainly a technical-book page, so it is most directly useful for Practical Grade preparation and structured lesson work.

This page currently focuses on the technical books rather than a full repertoire range. If you also need the correct Harp pieces book or edition, confirm that separately in Syllabus Finder before checkout.

Yes. The Harp technical titles on this page are the current 2025 books, so they are the right starting point if you are buying new Harp scales and sight-reading books now.

Quick path:

• Open Syllabus Finder and confirm grade + route
• Check the latest Harp guidance on ABRSM if you need the full requirement
• Buy the matching titles in the Harp collection