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Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2026
Grade 3 continued

No Time to Die Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell arr. Onac ABRSM Grade 3 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2026
Grade 3 continued
No Time to Die Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell arr. Onac ABRSM Grade 3 2025 - 2026

An excellent arrangement of a very well-known song that coveys the character and drama of the original song.

Tagged: Grade 3, No Time to Die, ABRSM, Exams, Piano exams, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2026
Grade 2 continued

Cheshire Cat Nikki Illes ABRSM Grade 2 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2026
Grade 2 continued
Cheshire Cat Nikki Illes ABRSM Grade 2 2025 - 2026

An instantly appealing piece with its relaxed and laid-back style that manages to surprise both the player and the listener.

Tagged: Cheshire Cat, Nikki Illes, Grade 2, Examinations, Exams, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2026
Grade 3 continued

Always with Me Youmi Kimura ABRSM Grade 3 2025 -2 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2026
Grade 3 continued
Always with Me Youmi Kimura ABRSM Grade 3 2025 -2 2026

A delightful and charming piece that beautifully evokes the main character’s concluding journey in the film.

Tagged: Always with Me, Grade 3, ABRSM, Exams, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 15, 2026
Grade 1 continued

A Song of Erin Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 15, 2026
Grade 1 continued
A Song of Erin Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A hauntingly beautiful piece containing a lovely folk-song melody that requires considerable dynamic control.

Tagged: Song of Erin, Dunhill, Folksong, Grade 1, Exams, Examinations, ABRS, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 10, 2025
Grade 4

Voyage of the Sampan arranged by Charmaine Siagian Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 10, 2025
Grade 4
Voyage of the Sampan arranged by Charmaine Siagian Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An evocative and nostalgic piece that requires of the player, sensitivity, attention to detail, tone-matching and sophisticated pedalling skills.

Tagged: ABRSM, Grade 4, Sampan, Exams, Examinations, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 2 continued

Snow Prelude Ludovico Einaudi Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 2 continued
Snow Prelude Ludovico Einaudi Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An expressive and gentle piece that requires of the player sensitive and controlled playing. The entire piece is played in a higher register on the piano.

Tagged: Grade 2, ABRSM, Examinations, Exams, Ludivico Einaudi, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 2 continued

Spooky Wood Hollow Heather Hammond Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 2 continued
Spooky Wood Hollow Heather Hammond Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

This is an irresistible piece that will appeal to many players who will enjoy its numerous ‘twists and turns’. Careful attention to the rhythm will be absolutely necessary.

Tagged: Grade 2, ABRSM, Examinations, Exams, Heather Hammond, Jazz

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued

The Chase (The Hunt) Cornelius Gurlitt Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued
The Chase (The Hunt) Cornelius Gurlitt Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

This is an exciting piece to play with its use of chordal patterns, repeated notes and energetic speed. A degree of flamboyance and daring is required when playing this piece.

Tagged: Grade 1, ABRSM, Exams, Examinations, The Chase, Cornelius Gurlitt, Gurlitt

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 2 continued

Rondo from the Quartet for Harpsichord and Strings Joseph Bologne Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 2 continued
Rondo from the Quartet for Harpsichord and Strings Joseph Bologne Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A charming and delightful piece that contains perfectly balanced phrases and melodic material.The contrasts require subtle and sensitive playing.

Tagged: Grade 2, Rondo, Examinations, Exams, Piano exams, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued

Remember Me (Lullaby) from Coco arranged by Alexander L'Estrange Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued
Remember Me (Lullaby) from Coco arranged by Alexander L'Estrange Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A beautifully nostalgic piece that requires a sensitive and measured approach.

Tagged: Grade 1, ABRSM, Coco, Remember Me, Examinations, Exams, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued

Let It Go from Frozen arranged by Kelvin Thomson Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued
Let It Go from Frozen arranged by Kelvin Thomson Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A lovely arrangement of a well-known piece. It would be advisable for the player to learn the rhythmic patterns prior to learning the piece, as the rhythm is complex and could be challenging for some players.

Tagged: Grade 1, Let It Go, Frozen, ABRSM, Piano exams, Examinations, Exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued

Imagine John Lennon arranged by Onac Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 6, 2025
Grade 1 continued
Imagine John Lennon arranged by Onac Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A faithful arrangement of John Lennon’s Imagine. Sensitive playing is required when playing this piece and some of the rhythmic patterns encountered may be a little difficult for some players.

Tagged: Grade 1, John Lennon, Imagine, ABSRM, Examinations, Exams, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 4, 2025
Grade 4

A Town with an Ocean View from Kiki's Delivery Service Joe Hisaishi Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
June 4, 2025
Grade 4
A Town with an Ocean View from Kiki's Delivery Service Joe Hisaishi Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A delightfully expressive and sensitive piece that is imaginative and satisfying to play. Attention to contrast and detail will result in a rewarding performance.

Tagged: Kiki's Delivery Service, A Town with an Ocean View, Joe Hisaishi, Grade 4, ABRS, Examinations, Exams, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 26, 2025
Grade 2 continued

Sparkling Splashes and Smooth Water Barbara Arens Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 26, 2025
Grade 2 continued
Sparkling Splashes and Smooth Water Barbara Arens Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An irresistible piece with its contrasts and changes that will appeal to many players. The rhythmic patterns will be a new aspect for many players.

Tagged: Sparkling Splashes, Smooth Water, Grade 2, Barbara Arens, Examinations, Exams, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 23, 2025
Grade 2 continued

Hedwig's Theme Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 23, 2025
Grade 2 continued
Hedwig's Theme Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

This piece has difficulties and complexities that not all players will overcome. Nevertheless, once learnt, this piece portrays an evocative and dramatic character that is faithful to the original music.

Tagged: Hedwig's Theme, Harry Potter, John Williams, Grade 2, ABRSM, Examinations, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 18, 2025
Grade 4

The Goblin and the Mosquito Florence Price Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 18, 2025
Grade 4
The Goblin and the Mosquito Florence Price Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An exciting, descriptive and dramatic piece to play that requires of the player an agility mentally and physically.

Tagged: Grade 4, Florence Price, ABRSM, Examinations, Piano exams, Character piece

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2025
Grade 1 continued

Climbing High Alan Bullard Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 16, 2025
Grade 1 continued
Climbing High Alan Bullard Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

It is hard to resist this infectious piece with its cheeky L.H. notes propelling the music to its conclusion in the final bar.

Tagged: Alan Bullard, ABRSM, Examinations, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 15, 2025
Grade 1 continued

Melody in F Op. 190 No. 27 Louis Kohler Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 15, 2025
Grade 1 continued
Melody in F Op. 190 No. 27 Louis Kohler Grade 1 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A delightful piece with its lyrical and cantabile melody that will charm player and listener alike.

Tagged: Grade 1, Louis Kohler, ABRSM, Examinations, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 22, 2025
Grade 2 continued

Champagne Rag Pam Wedgwood Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 22, 2025
Grade 2 continued
Champagne Rag Pam Wedgwood Grade 2 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An energetic and sparkling piece written by Pam Wedgwood. It is a wonderful introduction to the rag style with its stylish writing and engaging melody.

Tagged: Rag, Champagne Rag, Pam Wedgwood, Grade 2, ABRSM, Examinations, Exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 21, 2025
Grade 4

Sunsets in Savannah Randall Hartsell Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 21, 2025
Grade 4
Sunsets in Savannah Randall Hartsell Grade 4 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

This lovely piece expresses waves of nostalgia but is not overly sentimental. An endearing piece with its rich, expressive legato touch, long melodic lines, considerable dynamic range and use of pedal will reward both listener and player.

Tagged: Exams, Examinations, ABRSM, Grade 4, Sunsets, Randall Hartsell

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