Masterclasses
Whatever your level, you'll find everything you need to get playing right here.
Inspiration is provided by our internationally renowned musicians and ABRSM show you how to tackle the Toreador with their Toreador Tips.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up the red cape of Bizet's Toreador and find sheet music for over 30 different instruments. Play along and be part of our Virtual Orchestra.
Inspiration
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Piano Masterclass: James Rhodes
The pianist explains how just 20 minutes of practice a day can improve your technique.
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Guitar Masterclass: Nitin Sawhney
From flamenco to tremolo - Nitin shows how to improve your playing.
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Violin Masterclass: Thomas Gould
'There's no limit to what you can play on a violin - from baroque to heavy metal.' Thomas Gould shows how to achieve an incredible range of musical styles.
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Trumpet Masterclass: Alison Balsom
'The trumpet is like a voice.' Alision Balsom shows how breathing correctly improves your sound.
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Saxphone Masterclass: Courtney Pine
The limits of jazz are the limits of your imagination.' Tips to unlock your creativity.
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Percussion Masterclass: Evelyn Glennie
Explore sound and distribute ideas onto different instruments with Evelyn.
Toreador Tips
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Piano
Grab your music and join composer and ABRSM examiner Russell Hepplewhite for tips on tackling the Toreador Song.
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Guitar
Put your music on the stand, pick up your guitar and join Gary Ryan for tips on tackling the Toreador Song. Content supplied by ABRSM.
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Violin
Jessica O'Leary shows you how to play the Toreador Song on violin. Content supplied by ABRSM.
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Trumpet
Put your music on the stand and join Mark Armstrong for tips on tackling the Toreador Song. Content supplied by ABRSM.
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Clarinet
ABRSM Chief Examiner John Holmes shows you how to play the Toreador on the clarinet.
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TImpani
Performer and session musician Rob Farrer hits the beat of the Toreador song. Content supplied by ABRSM.
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Take part in the Virtual Orchestra
Join David Baddiel and other musicians and upload your video to the Virtual Orchestra.
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ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
ABRSM is the UK’s largest music education body, one of its largest music publishers and the world’s leading provider of music exams.