Exam Book Requirements

Below are the exam books required by grade. Owning a physical copy of the exam books is a copyright and legal requirement. Photocopies can be used on a temporary basis but the student should endeavour to own the book for the relevant grade as soon as possible.

The purchase of books helps support future publications.

Piano Comprehensive

Series 18
Series 19

Please note from November 2025, Series 19 has become available. Please check with Isaac if you are not sure which series you are doing.

PreliminarySeries 18 OR 19 PreliminaryTechnical Workbook Level 1
Grade 1Series 18 OR 19 Grade 1Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 2Series 18 OR 19 Grade 2Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 3Series 18 OR 19 Grade 3Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 4Series 18 OR 19 Grade 4Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 5Series 18 OR 19 Grade 5Technical Workbook Level 2
Grade 6Series 18 OR 19 Grade 6Technical Workbook Level 2
Grade 7Series 18 OR 19 Grade 7Technical Workbook Level 2
Grade 8Series 18 OR 19 Grade 8Technical Workbook Level 2

For Piano Comprehensive Repertoire (no scales), Technical Workbooks are optional, but highly recommended.

Piano For Leisure

PreliminarySeries 4 PreliminaryTechnical Workbook Level 1
Grade 1Series 4 Grade 1Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 2Series 4 Grade 2Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 3Series 4 Grade 3Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 4Series 4 Grade 4Technical Workbook Level 1
Grade 5Series 4 Grade 5Technical Workbook Level 2
Grade 6Series 4 Grade 6Technical Workbook Level 2
Grade 7Series 4 Grade 7Technical Workbook Level 2
Grade 8Series 4 Grade 8Technical Workbook Level 2

For Piano For Leisure Repertoire (no scales), Technical Workbooks are optional, but highly recommended.

For Certificate of Performance and above, books need to be bought if the composer died less than 50 years ago.