ABRSM Flute Scales & Arpeggios and Sight-Reading – Grades 1–5

Flute Scales & Arpeggios and Sight-Reading – ABRSM Grades 1–5

The Flute Scales & Arpeggios and Sight-Reading, ABRSM Grades 1–5 is a single comprehensive volume that combines the essential technical exercises and sight-reading practice required for ABRSM flute exams from Grades 1 through 5. Updated to reflect the 2018 syllabus, this book provides a structured and practical resource for students preparing for their graded exams.

Scales & Arpeggios Section

All required scales and arpeggios are presented in ascending order, from Grade 1 through Grade 5. This section supports the development of:

• Muscle memory for fingering patterns
• Tone quality across the flute’s range
• Pitch and interval awareness
• Familiarity with key signatures and related patterns

Guidance provided within the book:

• Scales and arpeggios should be played from memory
• Metronome markings are for reference only
• Slurred passages should be played legato
• Breathing is left to the performer’s judgment, with care not to disrupt phrasing

A complete list of all required scales and arpeggios for Grades 1–5 is included at the back of the book.

Sight-Reading Section

This section contains sample sight-reading tests that are specifically tailored to the technical level and exam expectations of Grades 1–5. Practicing these exercises helps students to:

• Quickly recognize key signatures, tonalities, rhythms, and common musical patterns
• Build resilience by continuing confidently even when mistakes occur
• Develop fluency in reading new music, making future learning smoother

The sight-reading material is aligned with the ABRSM 2018 syllabus requirements.

Practice Support Tools

Some editions of this book also include access to a free app, offering interactive practice features such as play-along accompaniments or solo parts—an especially valuable tool for flute students from Grades 1–7.

Summary Table

Why Choose This Book?

• Combines both technical scales/arpeggios and sight-reading practice in one volume
• Officially aligned with ABRSM exam requirements
• Supports confident exam performance and long-term musicianship

All-in-One Exam Preparation

For students preparing for ABRSM Grades 1–5 flute exams, this book is an invaluable resource. By bringing together both technical and sight-reading components, it provides everything needed for structured progress, exam success, and musical growth in a single, affordable edition.

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