Keyboard
A Contemporary Syllabus For an Experimental Instrument
Ability to Specialise
The tracks featured at each Grade are split into three keyboard-specific and three piano-specific hit tunes. We want you to plot your stylistic specialism, helping you to develop an in-depth understanding of the type of music that appeals to you most, whether that’s a particular genre, keyboard-specific sound manipulation or developing traditional pianistic techniques.
Keyboard-Specific Repertoire
The Rockschool Keys Grades feature a collection of meticulously researched and suitably arranged hit tunes from the world’s greatest artists, films and musicals. The tracks have been devised for students to learn through the music they love with repertoire arranged and benchmarked with the key technical skills required at each Grade. These keyboard-specific arrangements utilise varied levels of sound manipulation, patch switching, layers and splits.
Brand New Hit Songs
The Rockschool keyboard repertoire provides students with an expansive song choice, from a diverse range of genres, including tracks from Ariana Grande, Chvrches, Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder, Tori Amos, Eurythmics, Snarky Puppy, Pirates of the Caribbean, Schindler’s List and and many, many more. With 9 levels of keyboard grades, all abilities are covered.
Downloadable Audio
Download all of your backing tracks for your keyboard practice: examples & performances.
Brand New Syllabus
This is a brand new Keys syllabus and is not the same as the old Band Based Keys from several years ago.
New Piano Syllabus
Check out the new Piano syllabus also released in 2019.
Steps
Completing a Rockschool Music Grade is a rewarding experience; we’ll get you on your path to success in no time.
To get started, simply grab your Music book from the shop.
The NEW 2019 Keys books will be available from March 2019.
Start Rockschool Keys Now!
To start Rockschool Keys, you’ll need a Rockschool book. Start with the Debut book and work your way up through the Grades or jump in at a level that’s right for you!
The Rockschool Keys Syllabus Guide
The course content for Rockschool Keys is listed in the syllabus guide, starting at Debut and going all the way up to Grade 8.
Please note: This NEW Keys Syllabus will be available for examination from September 2019 onwards.
For information on sitting a Piano/Keyboard Diploma Exam please go to the Performance Diploma page.
Contact your local AMEB State Office to book an exam.