Jazz piano books and repertoire

Start with your grade and exam route. Choose Jazz Piano Pieces for Grades 1 to 5, or check the syllabus publications for Performance Grades 6 to 8. Our Syllabus Finder helps you match your selected tunes to the books you need.

Jazz Piano has its own syllabus. Choose the jazz books shown here when preparing for a Jazz Piano exam. The dated Piano Exam Pieces books support the separate Piano syllabus. Check your instrument and route before ordering.

Jazz Piano Practical Grades 1 to 5 include three tunes, scales and arpeggios, a quick study and aural tests. Choose a grade-matched Jazz Piano Pieces book and the supporting practice books you need. Check the official jazz piano guidance for exam availability in your country.

Jazz Piano Performance Grades 1 to 8 assess four tunes in one continuous performance, without separate supporting tests. Choose at least one tune from each of Lists A, B and C; the fourth must also come from a repertoire list. Check the current syllabus for your grade and programme requirements.

No. Jazz Piano Solo Pieces, ABRSM Grades 6 to 8 contains the List C pieces: 15 solos, with five at each grade. You will also need repertoire from Lists A and B. Check the syllabus for the named editions, keys and accompaniment requirements.

Jazz Piano Scales and Jazz Piano Quick Studies each cover Grades 1 to 5. Jazz Piano Aural Tests has separate Grades 1 to 3 and Grades 4 and 5 volumes. Choose the books for your grade and check what you already own.

Check the individual product description before ordering. Recordings and backing tracks may be separate resources; choosing a printed book does not automatically include them. Our official jazz piano page lists the available resources and links for your grade.

The Jazz Piano Performance Grades syllabus from 2026 is current and adds Grades 6 to 8; the Grades 1 to 5 repertoire is unchanged. Our Jazz Piano Practical Grades syllabus covers Grades 1 to 5. Check the official jazz piano guidance for the current syllabus and requirements before buying.