ABRSM Treble Recorder books for grades 1-8

Start with two checks: your grade band and whether you are taking a Practical Grade or Performance Grade. That tells you which Treble Recorder repertoire book you need and whether to add the technical books as well.

Use Syllabus Finder to confirm the correct titles in the Treble Recorder collection.

For Grades 1-5, many customers start with the correct Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder volume, then add Treble Recorder Scales and Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 1-5 and Treble Recorder Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 1-5 if they are taking a Practical Grade.

For Grades 6-8, start with the right repertoire source for your level, then add Treble Recorder Scales and Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 6-8 and Treble Recorder Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 6-8 if you are preparing a Practical 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 normally focus on repertoire and any own-choice music instead.

Choose the Time Pieces volume that matches your current grade band or the exact title named in Syllabus Finder. If you are unsure, check with your teacher before ordering so you buy the right volume first time.

Yes. Treble Recorder and Descant Recorder have different collections and technical books, so it is worth checking the instrument name carefully before you buy.

If your requirement is for descant, use the separate Descant Recorder collection instead.

Your repertoire choice depends on the route, but the main difference in shop terms is that Practical Grade customers usually add the technical books, while Performance Grade customers normally focus on repertoire and any own-choice score they need.

Quick path:

• Open Syllabus Finder and confirm recorder + grade + route
• Check the latest Woodwind guidance on ABRSM if you need the exact requirement
• Buy the matching titles in the Treble Recorder collection