Publications Catalogue
from October 2024
Mastering an instrument often involves spending months and years with the books that you learn from. We want our learners to love spending this time with our publications.
We believe that books can be beautiful, special and rewarding in many ways —from the inventiveness of the content and the quality of the editing, to the look and feel of each publication.
Guitar and Ukulele
Classical Guitar Handbooks: from 2022
LCME Classical Guitar handbooks cointain all of the material that is needed to take an LCM exam in a single publication – a wide selection of pieces, all required technical work, and examples of the supporting tests. In addition, there are useful performance tips for all the pieces as well as essential advice on preparing the examination – enabling you to sudy for an internationally recognised qualification.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL464 979-0-5701-2360-5
Step 2 LL465 979-0-5701-2361-2
Grade 1 LL466 979-0-5701-2362-9
Grade 2 LL467 979-0-5701-2363-6
Grade 3 LL468 979-0-5701-2364-3
Grade 4 LL469 979-0-5701-2365-0
Grade 5 LL470 979-0-5701-2366-7
Grade 6 LL471 979-0-5701-2367-4
Grade 7 LL472 979-0-5701-2368-1
Grade 8 LL473 979-0-5701-2369-8
Ukulele Handbooks: from 2020
This series forms an expertly structured method of studying ukulele. The books are cleverly designed so that they can be used by both fingerstyle and plectrum ukulele players, those who are developing both melody and rhythm playing skills as well as by those who are focusing solely on chordal/rhythm playing techniques. Each book contains all the material needed for the grade.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL351 979-0-5701-2223-3
Step 2 LL352 979-0-5701-2224-0
Grade 1 LL353 979-0-5701-2225-7
Grade 2 LL354 979-0-5701-2226-4
Grade 3 LL355 979-0-5701-2227-1
Grade 4 LL356 979-0-5701-2228-8
Grade 5 LL357 979-0-5701-2229-5
Grade 6 (digital) LL499 979-0-5701-2406-0
Grade 7 (digital) LL500 979-0-5701-2407-7
Grade 8 (digital) LL501 979-0-5701-2408-4
Acoustic Guitar Step 1
Acoustic Guitar Handbooks: from 2020
This syllabus gives contemporary guitarists a structured pathway to mastering the acoustic guitar, with a range of options for both fingerstyle and plectrum players. The handbooks include a selection of works from today’s leading acoustic guitarists, alongside all of the required technical work, and guidance and examples for the supporting tests.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL312 979-0-5701-2184-7
Step 2 LL313 979-0-5701-2185-4
Grade 1 LL314 979-0-5701-2186-1
Grade 2 LL315 979-0-5701-2187-8
Grade 3 LL316 979-0-5701-2188-5
Grade 4 LL317 979-0-5701-2189-2
Grade 5 LL318 979-0-5701-2190-8
Grade 6 LL319 979-0-5701-2191-5
Grade 7 LL320 979-0-5701-2192-2
Grade 8 LL321 979-0-5701-2193-9
Electric Guitar
Grade 1
Electric Guitar
Handbooks: from 2020
Our electric guitar syllabus helps you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way. The books form an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying electric guitar, enabling you to study for an internationally recognised qualification. Each handbook covers all the material that is needed for the grade in a single publication.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step LL332 979-0-5701-2204-2
Grade 1 LL333 979-0-5701-2205-9
Grade 2 LL334 979-0-5701-2206-6
Grade 3 LL335 979-0-5701-2207-3
Grade 4 LL336 979-0-5701-2208-0
Grade 5 LL337 979-0-5701-2209-7
Grade 6 LL338 979-0-5701-2210-3
Grade 7 LL339 979-0-5701-2211-0
Grade 8 LL340 979-0-5701-2212-7
Guitar and Ukulele | Rock Guitar, Bass and Graded Giltrap
Rock Guitar Grade 2
Rock Guitar Handbooks: from 2020
These exams focus on the musical skills specifically needed by rock guitarists. The books include examples and guidance for the Improvisation and Aural Assessment components of LCM Rock Guitar exams. All the scales and chords that are useful in the exam are provided in the handbook. There is no requirement to read music notation as all music is also provided in TAB or fretboxes.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL341 979-0-5701-2213-4
Step 2 LL342 979-0-5701-2214-1
Grade 1 LL343 979-0-5701-2215-8
Grade 2 LL344 979-0-5701-2216-5
Grade 3 LL345 979-0-5701-2217-2
Grade 4 LL346 979-0-5701-2218-9
Grade 5 LL347 979-0-5701-2219-6
Grade 6 LL348 979-0-5701-2220-2
Grade 7 LL349 979-0-5701-2221-9
Grade 8 LL350 979-0-5701-2222-6
Bass Guitar Handbooks: from 2006
These three volumes cover all the material required for London College of Music Bass Guitar examinations. Each book contains the material for three grades.
Level
ISBN
Early Grades (Step, Grades 1 and 2) 978-1-89-846671-0
Intermediate Grades (Grades 3 to 5) 978-1-89-846672-6
Advanced Grades (Grades 6 to 8) 978-1-89-846673-4
Graded Giltrap
£9.95 | LL434 | 979-0-5701-2305-6
Graded Giltrap is a collection of ten works by the legendary guitarist Gordon Giltrap. Ranging from Grades 5 to 8, these pieces have been specially selected for candidates taking London College of Music examinations in Acoustic Guitar. Giltrap has been a key influence on generations of acoustic guitarists, and the works in here are sure to inspire a new generation of learners.
Piano
Piano Grades
Piano Handbooks: 2021
Each London College of Music Piano handbook contains all of the material that is needed for the grade in a single publication a wide selection of pieces, all of the required technical work, and guidance and examples for the supporting tests. Accompanying the pieces are performance notes written by a team of leading pianists, teachers and composers, bringing the music to life with their unique interpretative insights.
Piano Anthologies
The London College of Music Piano Anthologies contain works which have been carefully selected from previous piano exam lists. The pieces in these volumes have proved popular with students, teachers and listeners/ Alongside familiar pieces, these anthologies also include pieces from composers who have had a distinguished career as a teacher or student at LCM. All of the pieces in the anthologies are included in the current piano syllabus.
Cat. no. ISMN
Pre-Preparatory LL453 979-0-5701-2285-1
Step 1 LL454 979-0-5701-2286-8
Step 2 LL455 979-0-5701-2287-5
Grade 1 LL456 979-0-5701-2288-2
Grade 2 LL457 979-0-5701-2289-9
Grade 3 LL458 979-0-5701-2290-5
Grade 4 LL459 979-0-5701-2291-2
Grade 5 LL460 979-0-5701-2292-9
Grade 6 LL461 979-0-5701-2293-6
Grade 7 LL462 979-0-5701-2294-3
Grade 8 LL311 979-0-5701-2295-0
Grades 1 & 2 LL278 979-0-5701-2150-2
Grades 3 & 4 LL279 979-0-5701-2151-9
Grades 5 & 6 LL280 979-0-5701-2152-6
Grades 7 & 8 LL281 979-0-5701-2153-3
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Level
Piano Diplomas
In Concert, Book 1 | DipLCM
£12.95 | LL283 | 979-0-5701-2155-7
In Concert, Book 2 | ALCM & LLCM
£14.95 | LL375 | 979-0-5701-2247-9
Our In Concert books contain pieces from the London College of Music DipLCM, ALCM and LLCM Piano Syllabuses. These works give a snapshot of the huge range of repertoire available to pianists today, spanning nearly three hundred years of music from all over the world. We hope that these collections will provide inspiration for building original and creative concert programmes, be it in the exam room, at an audition or a professional recital.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Handbooks: from 2023
The Musical Theatre handbooks include a wide variety of repertoire spanning various styles and genres, especially selected and arranged for examination. The books include separate lyrics to prepare the acting components, and rehearsal tracks are available to download for all songs. The repertoire contained in these handbooks can be used for both Musical Theatre exam pathways: Musical Theatre for Singers and Musical Theatre for Actors
Step 1
Step 2
Grade 1 LL478 979-0-5701-2385-8
Grade 2
Grade 3 LL480 979-0-5701-2387-2
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8 LL485 979-0-5701-2392-6
Electronic Keyboard Handbooks: 2020–2025
Our Electronic Keyboard syllabus provides a structured approach which enables students to master the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary to play the keyboard. The books contain all of the material which is needed to take an LCM Step or Graded exam in Electronic Keyboard.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL464 979-0-5701-2360-5
Step 2 LL465 979-0-5701-2361-2
Grade 1 LL466 979-0-5701-2362-9
Grade 2 LL467 979-0-5701-2363-6
Grade 3 LL468 979-0-5701-2364-3
Grade 4 LL469 979-0-5701-2365-0
Grade 5 LL470 979-0-5701-2366-7
Grade 6 LL471 979-0-5701-2367-4
Grade 7 LL472 979-0-5701-2368-1
Grade 8 LL473 979-0-5701-2369-8
Drum Kit Handbooks: from 2022
The Drum Kit 2022 syllabus offers a comprehensive approach to drumming education, consolidating all necessary materials within a single publication. Within each handbook, drummers will find a diverse repertoire of pieces tailored to each grade, alongside the requisite technical exercises and support for accompanying tests
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL351 979-0-5701-2223-3
Step 2 LL352 979-0-5701-2224-0
Grade 1 LL353 979-0-5701-2225-7
Grade 2 LL354 979-0-5701-2226-4
Grade 3 LL355 979-0-5701-2227-1
Grade 4 LL356 979-0-5701-2228-8
Grade 5 LL357 979-0-5701-2229-5
Grade 6 LL499 979-0-5701-2406-0
Grade 7 LL500 979-0-5701-2407-7
Grade 8 LL501 979-0-5701-2408-4
Violin Handbooks: 2020–2026
Each London College of Music Violin handbook contains all of the material that is needed for the grade in a single publication a wide selection of pieces, all of the required technical work, and guidance and examples for the supporting tests. In addition, there are useful performance tips for all the pieces as well as essential advice on preparing for the examination. Each handbook comes with all of the required piano accompaniments.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step 1 LL423 979-0-5701-2296-7
Step 2 LL4254 979-0-5701-2296-7
Grade 1 LL425 979-0-5701-2297-4
Grade 2 LL426 979-0-5701-2298-1
Grade 3 LL427 979-0-5701-2298-1
Grade 4 LL428 979-0-5701-2300-1
Grade 5 LL429 979-0-5701-2301-8
Grade 6 LL430 979-0-5701-2302-5
Grade 7 LL431 979-0-5701-2303-2
Grade 8 LL432 979-0-5701-2305-6
Theory of Music Handbooks: 2000
Our Music Theory exams are key to the knowledge required for the understanding and performance of the pieces in practical exams, and for the technical work, discussion and aural test elements of practical exams. Each handbook covers the material required for the grade and includes two specimen test papers.
Level Cat. no. ISMN
Step LL129 979-0-5701-2034-5
Grade 1 LL130 979-0-5701-2035-2
Grade 2 LL131 979-0-5701-2036-9
Grade 3 LL132 979-0-5701-2037-6
Grade 4 LL133 979-0-5701-2038-3
Grade 5 LL134 979-0-5701-2039-0
Grade 8 LL137 979-0-5701-2042-0
Popular Music Theory Handbooks: 2001
Regardless of which instrument you play, and whichever style of popular music you like, if you have any interest in learning about the musical foundations of popular music then this syllabus is for you. Our handbooks offer a comprehensive and structured approach to studying the theory behind playing popular music.
Level ISMN
Step (Preliminary)
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grades 6 to 8
978-1-8984664-0-8
978-1-8984664-1-6
978-1-8984664-2-4
978-1-8984664-3-2
978-1-8984664-4-0
978-1-9059081-5-8
978-1-8984664-6-8
Additional publications
Flute Handbooks: 2011–2020 Catalogue. no.
LL101 Flute Handbook: Grade 1
979-0-5701-2000-0
LL102 Flute Handbook: Grade 2 979-0-5701-2001-7
LL103 Flute Handbook: Grade 3
LL104 Flute Handbook: Grade 4
LL105 Flute Handbook: Grade 5
Percussion
LL211 Percussion Handbook (2010–2021): Step
979-0-5701-2002-4
979-0-5701-2003-1
979-0-5701-2004-8
LL282 Drum Kit Handbook (from 2017): DipLCM, ALCM, LLCM 979-0-5701-2154-0
Jazz Piano Handbooks: from 2006 Catalogue.
Jazz Wind & Brass Handbooks: from 2006
LL162 Jazz Wind & Brass Handbook: Grades 6 to 8
Popular Music Vocals Handbooks: from 2017
LL292 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Steps 1&2 979-0-5701-2164-9
LL293 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 1 979-0-5701-2165-6
LL294 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 2
LL295 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 3
979-0-5701-2166-3
979-0-5701-2167-0
LL296 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 4 979-0-5701-2168-7
LL297 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 5 979-0-5701-2169-4
LL298 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 6
979-0-5701-2170-0
LL299 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 7 979-0-5701-2171-7
LL300 Popular Music Vocals Handbook: Grade 8 979-0-5701-2172-4
Drama Handbooks: from 2018
LL284 Drama Handbook: Grade 1 979-0-5701-2156-4
LL285 Drama Handbook: Grade 2 979-0-5701-2157-1
LL286 Drama Handbook: Grade 3
979-0-5701-2158-8
LL287 Drama Handbook: Grade 4 979-0-5701-2159-5
LL288 Drama Handbook: Grade 5 979-0-5701-2160-1
LL289 Drama Handbook: Grade 6
LL290 Drama Handbook: Grade 7
LL291 Drama Handbook: Grade 8
979-0-5701-2161-8
979-0-5701-2162-5
979-0-5701-2163-2
Syllabuses
Subject Dates
Music
Music Grades Syllabus from 2012
— Classical Guitar Grades Repertoire List* from 2008
— Classical Singing Grades Repertoire List* from 2011
— Flute Grades Repertoire List* from 2011
— Percussion Grades Repertoire List* from 2021
Music Diplomas Syllabus from 2019
— Piano Diplomas Repertoire List* from 2019
Clarinet Grades Syllabus from 2019
Classical Guitar Syllabus from 2022
Classical Saxophone Grades Syllabus from 2019
Piano Grades Syllabus 2021-2025
Violin Grades Syllabus from 2020
Early Learning Syllabus from 2013
Ensemble Syllabus from 2018
Music Literacy Syllabus 2019–2020
979-0-5701-2318-6
979-0-5701-2328-5
979-0-5701-2329-2
979-0-5701-2330-8
979-0-5701-2334-6
979-0-5701-2317-9
979-0-5701-2335-3
979-0-5701-2307-0
979-0-5701-2370-4
979-0-5701-2324-7
979-0-5701-2359-9
979-0-5701-2339-1
979-0-5701-2311-7
979-0-5701-2314-8
979-0-5701-2319-3
— Theory of Music Information Syllabus* 2024-2025 979-0-5701-2337-7
Contemporary Music
Acoustic Guitar Syllabus from 2020
Drum Kit Syllabus from 2022
Electric Guitar Syllabus from 2019
Electronic Keyboard Syllabus 2020–2025
Popular Music Vocals Syllabus from 2017
979-0-5701-2306-3
979-0-57012-381-0
979-0-5701-2312-4
979-0-5701-2341-4
979-0-5701-2322-3
Rock Guitar Syllabus from 2019 979-0-5701-2323-0
Ukulele Grades Syllabus from 2023 979-0-5701-2327-8
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre for Actors Syllabus from 2024
Musical Theatre for Singers Syllabus from 2024
Drama & Communication
Drama Grades Syllabus from 2018
979-0-5701-2310-0
Communication Grades Syllabus from 2018 979-0-5701-2308-7
Drama & Communication Diplomas Syllabus from 2018
Spoken English Syllabus from 2017
979-0-5701-2309-4
979-0-5701-2326-1
DJ Syllabus from 2020 979-0-5701-2347-6
Jazz
Jazz Grades Syllabus from 2016
— Jazz Piano Grades Repertoire List* from 2016
— Jazz Saxophone Grades Repertoire List* from 2016
— Jazz Trumpet Grades Repertoire List* from 2016
Jazz Diplomas Syllabus from 2016
Traditional Music
Irish Traditional Music Syllabus from 2016
Scottish Traditional Music Syllabus from 2020
979-0-5701-2316-2
979-0-5701-2331-5
979-0-5701-2332-2
979-0-5701-2333-9
979-0-5701-2316-2
979-0-5701-2315-5
979-0-5701-2340-7
* Repertoire Lists (and the Theory of Music of Information Booklet) are to be read in conjunction with the relevant syllabus.
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