🎹 Trinity Grade 1 Piano: What You Need to Know Before Starting

Learning piano is a beautiful journey — and if you’re planning to start with Trinity College London Grade 1, you’re in the right place! This blog will help you understand what Trinity Grade 1 piano is, how it works, and how you or your child can prepare confidently.

🎯 What is Trinity Grade 1 Piano?

Trinity College London is one of the most respected music exam boards in the world. Their Grade 1 exam is designed for early beginners who have basic knowledge of the piano or keyboard.

Grade 1 includes:

3 Performance Pieces (you choose from the syllabus)

Technical Work (scales & broken chords)

Sight Reading or Musical Knowledge (for keyboard)

Aural Tests (ear training)

📚 Trinity Exam Syllabus: Grade 1 (2025)

Here’s what students need to prepare:

✅ Performance Pieces

• You choose 3 pieces from List A, B, and C. Each list has different styles (Classical, Jazz, Folk, Modern).

Pro Tip: Choose pieces that match the student’s interest and playing style.

✅ Technical Work

Scales: C major, G major, A minor (hands separately)

Broken Chords: C major, G major, A minor

Hands must be correct: curved fingers, even tone

✅ Sight Reading / Musical Knowledge

Piano: Sight-reading short melody

Keyboard: Answer questions about your piece (note names, dynamics, etc.)

✅ Aural Tests

Clap back rhythms

Sing back short melodies

Identify dynamics (loud/soft), tempo (fast/slow)

🕐 How Much Practice Time is Needed?

For beginners, 20–30 minutes per day is a good starting point.

Weekly goals:

3 days for pieces

2 days for scales/technical

1 day for aural/sight-reading practice

1 day to revise all

💻 Can You Learn Grade 1 Online?

Yes! Many students now learn piano online and pass with excellent marks.

With my online platform, I offer:

Pre-recorded video lessons for each topic

PDFs of notes and practice sheets

GarageBand recording tips (if you want to record yourself)

1-to-1 coaching for Trinity exam prep

📝 Tips to Succeed in Grade 1

Start Slow: Don’t rush the syllabus. Build strong basics.

Record Yourself: Helps in self-review and confidence.

Use a Metronome: Timing is important, especially for sight-reading.

Understand, Don’t Memorize: Know why you’re playing what you’re playing.

Enjoy the Journey! Music is more than marks — it’s about expression.

🎁 Bonus: Free Resources

Download sample practice sheet [Add link if you have one]

Watch a demo lesson from my course [Add YouTube or internal link]

🙋‍♂️ Ready to Learn Trinity Piano Online?

If you’re ready to begin your Grade 1 piano journey, I invite you to check out my beginner-friendly video course and book a trial 1-to-1 session with me.

👉 [Book a 1-to-1 Class with Koti Abraham] Whatsapp us on +91 9100 681581 and type Piano / Keyboard

Let’s make music simple and joyful together! 🎶