Companion Database
Welcome to the We Make Music Companion database!
This is a compendium of good practice in vocal and instrumental music education, opportunities for collaborative music making, signposts towards advice and support, and recommendations for further study and upskilling. It has been compiled to support learners, aspiring musicians, music students, professional musicians, parents and carers, teachers and students alike.
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Notes on Filters
You can filter the database by a range of criteria including age and stage, genre, aspirations and more. Price ranges indicate the following:
£ = £0–5
££ = £5–15
£££ = £15–30
££££ = £30 and over
Aural Skills Trainer
Award-winning app offers an exciting way for students to practise aural skills and is now available for Grades 1 to 8.
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Brass Practice Partner
Downloadable app offering over 35 piano accompaniments from Grades 1 to 5 featured in the new Brass Mix. Available in, Bb, Eb and F.
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Cello Practice Partner
App that allows you to play along with accompaniment, and alter tempo. Available for Grades 1-5
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Classroom 200
Classroom 200 is a free online resource for school teachers working with students up to the age of 14.
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Futurelearn- Become a Better Music Teacher
Improve your teaching strategies and skills as a music teacher or vocal coach with this ABRSM online course.
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Music Theory Trainer
Resource for Theory Grades 1-5. Contains over 6,000 specially-written questions designed to test and challenge music theory knowledge.
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Piano Practice Partner
App that allows learners to play along with the accompaniment, and alter tempo. Available for Grades Initial- 8.
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Piano Scales Trainer
This app covers all scales requirements at ABRSM Grades 1-5 from the current Piano syllabus.
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Piano Sight Reading Trainer
Piano Sight-Reading Trainer has been designed to cover the sight-reading element of Piano exams at Grades 1-5
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Singing for Musical Theatre Practice Partner
60 piano accompaniments from The ABRSM Singing for Musical Theatre Songbooks for Grades 1 to 5. Ability to change speed AND key.
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Singing Practice Partner
Practice app with all 66 piano accompaniments from the new Songbook Plus series at Grades 1 to 5.
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Violin Practice Partner
App that allows you to play along with the accompaniment, and alter tempo. Available for Grades 1-8.
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Violin Scales Trainer
This app covers all scales requirements at ABRSM Grades 1-5 from the current Violin syllabus.
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Violin Sight Reading Trainer
Violin Sight-Reading Trainer has been designed to cover the sight-reading element of Violin exams at Grades 1-5
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Woodwind Practice Partner
Play along with the accompaniment, and alter tempo. Available for Flute and Clarinet at Grades 1–7 and Alto Saxophone at Grades 1–5.
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If your organisation has opportunities and resources for music learners, we’d love to hear from you. Follow the link below to submit your entry.