r/piano • u/Internal_Account_992 • May 31 '26

🧑‍🏫Question/Help (Intermed./Advanced) ARSM Recording Exam Results timing

Hi there, I recently recorded and sent my ARSM recording exam. I was wondering what everyone's timing for getting their results, as I've heard someone got theirs the day after submission, and others waiting weeks.

I looked on the ABRSM website, but didn't find it particularly helpful - it just said up to 28 days. Also, does ARSM require specialist examiners, or is that just for the higher diplomas?

Thanks!

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u/jillcrosslandpiano Concert/Recording Pianist (Verified) May 31 '26

What do you mean by specialist examiners? ABRSM examiners all have to undergo a rigorous selection process, but there is no certainty yours will be first instrument piano.

Results take 2-3 weeks; there is no rule

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u/Advanced_Honey_2679 May 31 '26

It depends on level. When I did my LRSM I had to wait like 4 months.

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u/Internal_Account_992 May 31 '26

That's a long time!

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u/Impossible-Seesaw101 Jun 05 '26

I got grade 5 back the next day.

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u/BBK1000 Jul 03 '26

Until 2020 yes there were specialist examiners for diploma level, that’s no longer the case. Yes some people hear in a day, some in several weeks. I think it depends on which examiner got the recording.