# ABRSM Piano Practice Partner — Learn repertoire, have fun!

> Official ABRSM piano practice app for exam pieces with interactive learning features. (iPhone/iPad app by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-piano-practice-partner/id891238739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/491902885)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-piano-practice-partner/id891238739/reviews.md

## What is ABRSM Piano Practice Partner?

The OFFICIAL ABRSM Piano Practice Partner is a simple way to make practising your ABRSM Exam pieces more musical, enjoyable and rewarding.

"… immeasurably valuable for learning new repertoire … the app is brilliantly easy to navigate and inviting to use." BBC Music Magazine

Let Piano Practice Partner play one hand while you play the other as you learn.

Use the ABRSM Piano Practice Partner to:
• Slow down or speed up the music to a tempo that suits you, for slow careful practice.
• Set loops to repeat parts of your piece if you need to focus on one section.
• Practise each hand separately to improve your fluency – focus on your left hand technique while Practice Partner plays the right hand.
• Make practice more musical and enjoyable by having a virtual partner to play along with.
• Improve your control and general piano technique, helping you to become a more fluent pianist.
• Learn to memorise your music for more secure performances.
• Personalise it! Choose from over 20 different hands to customise your Practice Partner.

In app you may purchase:
• Grade selections
- All pieces from the 2027 & 2028 ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Initial Grade - Grade 8.

The following pieces from earlier ABRSM syllabuses are also available to purchase in-app:

• 2025 & 2026 syllabus
- All pieces from the ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-8.

• 2023 & 2024 syllabus
- All pieces from the ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-8.
- All other (alternative) pieces from the ABRSM Piano Syllabus for Grades 1-8.

• 2021 & 2022 syllabus
- All pieces from the ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-8.
- All other (alternative) pieces from the ABRSM Piano Syllabus for Grades 1-8.

• 2019 & 2020 syllabus
- All pieces from the ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-8.
- All other (alternative) pieces from the ABRSM Piano Syllabus for Grades 1-8.

• 2017 & 2018 syllabus
- All pieces from the ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-8.

• 2015 & 2016 syllabus
- All pieces from the ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-3.
- All other (alternative) pieces from the ABRSM Piano Syllabus for Grades 1-3.

Please note, it is not possible to upload standard audio files or CD recordings with Piano Practice Partner. Piano Practice Partner uses custom file formats which provide separate playback of left- and right-hand parts.It is therefore only possible to buy these specialised Practice Partner pieces from within the app via in-app purchase.

ABRSM
ABRSM is the leading authority on musical assessment. More than 450,000 candidates, in over 90 countries, take our exams every year.

Our mission
To set standards in providing the highest quality music exams, services and resources, which engage and sustain ever more teachers and learners, enabling us to increase our support for music education.

## Key features

- Practice hands separately
- Play along with a virtual partner
- Adjustable tempo
- Loop specific sections
- Memorize music
- Customizable hands

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade 1 selection 2015 & 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 2 selection 2015 & 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 3 selection 2015 & 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 1 selection 2017 & 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 2 selection 2017 & 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 3 selection 2017 & 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 4 selection 2017 & 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 2 selection 2019 & 2020 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 3 selection 2019 & 2020 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 5 selection 2019 & 2020 | $8.99 | one-time |
| G3B3 The Song of Twilight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grade 1 Selection 2023 & 2024 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 2 Selection 2023 & 2024 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 3 Selection 2023 & 2024 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 5 Selection 2023 & 2024 | $8.99 | one-time |
| G8B3 Consolation in E | $1.99 | one-time |
| G8B1 Impromptu in B minor | $1.99 | one-time |
| G2B1 The Singing Swan | $1.99 | one-time |
| G5A1 La tarantelle | $1.99 | one-time |
| G5B2 Foggy Blues | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-piano-practice-partner/id891238739/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Purchases are all gone

*2026-07-29*

I have had this app for several years.  I have purchased several books of repertoire. It is now all gone...but I am offered the possibility to repurchased what I already own.  The "restore purchases" button doesn't work.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-06-24, version 4.7*

Can’t load any tracks. Just sits spinning saying ‘content is loading’.

### 2/5 — Last update has ruined it

*2026-06-09*

The green play, pause, and stop buttons, and the sliders for the loop markers, are all completely unresponsive. I can change the speed and hands, but can only start a piece via the play button on the white bar that has recently appeared. Then I can only listen to the piece all the way through, there is no way to stop or pause it. Touching the practice button takes me back to the screen with the unresponsive buttons. If I close the app before a piece is finished the sound still continues to the end. I have previously found this app useful, even though changing the loop markers has always been glitchy, but it won’t be worth buying more pieces if these changes are intentional and not bugs.

### 1/5 — Works fine until you need to restore purchases

*2026-05-28*

Used this for a while and found it useful. However, I upgraded my iPhone and was unable to restore my purchases, clicking the button does nothing and reaching out for help has resulted in radio silence. Not impressed.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-02-25, version 4.6.3*

Just don’t download it please. You have to PAY for songs. Absolute scam

### 1/5 — FREE? 😢

*2025-12-17, version 4.6.3*

I got this app as it was the only free ABRSM piano app. The controls are overly complicated and you have to pay to even do anything basically. Also- not related but why are there only 3 ABRSM pieces on Spotify and not more? Overall, a waste of time. Also, it would be nice if we could get at least ONE piece for free- i think this would be a feature worth adding.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-09-16, version 4.6.1*

I am on Grade 3 piano and I was hoping they would have the pieces I play for free but u have to pay for them and I think it should be free. Not recommended to anyone. Terrible app

### 1/5 — terrible ahhh

*2024-07-11, version 4.6*

First of all, why do i need to pay £1.99 for something that is not even applicaple for a grade eg. the 2019 & 2020 syllabus (it is 2024 where i am writing). The past syllabus should be free blud.  Next, 9 pounds is horrendous. i deleted it immediately

### 5/5 — helpful app

*2023-12-30*

I really like the separate hands and speed adjustment function

**Developer response:** Hi miaolulu,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your excellent feedback. We're glad you're enjoying our app! 

With best wishes,
ABRSM App Support

### 1/5 — Clearly a known issue

*2023-11-14*

Having read the reviews I’m disappointed I trusted the app - I bought a bundle of 23/24 extra pieces for grade 6 and they never appeared. Contacted support and there has been no response or acknowledgement. Have tried everything - updating, re-installing, and restarting not to mention restoring pieces. There is a major glitch as it shows I have grade six, shows the pieces no longer available for purchase - but doesn’t show the pieces. I have a fully updated iPad Pro and iPhone and it doesn’t work on either but violin practice partner works fine.

## Frequently asked questions about ABRSM Piano Practice Partner

### What does the ABRSM Piano Practice Partner app do?

This official app is designed to make practicing ABRSM piano exam pieces more musical and enjoyable. It allows you to play one hand while the app plays the other, adjust the tempo, and set loops for specific sections to focus your practice.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include practicing each hand separately, having a virtual partner to play along with, slowing down or speeding up the music, setting loops to repeat sections, and learning to memorize music. You can also personalize the app by choosing from over 20 different hands.

### How much does the ABRSM Piano Practice Partner app cost?

The app itself is free to download and comes with two example pieces. Additional music, including all pieces from various ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books and alternative pieces from past syllabuses, can be purchased through in-app purchases.

### What music is included with the app?

The app comes with two example pieces from Grade 3 and Grade 6 of the NEW ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026. All other pieces for different grades and past syllabuses are available as in-app purchases.

### Can I upload my own audio files or CD recordings?

No, it is not possible to upload standard audio files or CD recordings with this app. The app uses custom file formats that provide separate playback for left and right-hand parts, and these specialized practice pieces must be purchased within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.1 — 2026-07-10

Fixes player bug for 2025/2026 pieces.

### 4.7 — 2026-06-04

Now featuring the all pieces from the 2027 & 2028 ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books for Initial Grade - Grade 8 as well as a new design!

### 4.6.3 — 2025-01-29

Minor bug fixes

### 4.6.2 — 2024-12-18

Apple Airplay re-enabled from Control Centre.

### 4.6.1 — 2024-09-13

Minor tweaks

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