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Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Initial

The Elephant Herd

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Initial
The Elephant Herd

A delightful piece that will appeal to those players with an imaginative mind, as a story can be created for the music.

Tagged: Initial, ABRSM, Piano exams, June Armstrong

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5

The Village in May Joe Hisaishi Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 – 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5
The Village in May Joe Hisaishi Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 – 2026

An enjoyable and rewarding piece to play which has a consistently upbeat character.

Tagged: Grade 5, ABRSM, Piano exams, Joe Hisaishi

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5

Someone You Loved Lewis Capaldi et al Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5
Someone You Loved Lewis Capaldi et al Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An exquisite and beautiful song which has been carefully arranged for the piano.

Tagged: Grade 5, Exams', Piano exams, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026

Shadows Sarah Baker Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Shadows Sarah Baker Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An exhilarating and exciting piece to play with its constant changes of melody, dynamics and articulation.

Tagged: Grade 3, Exams, Piano exams, Shadows, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5

Rondo Scherzando Jason Sifford Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5
Rondo Scherzando Jason Sifford Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An incredibly exciting and rewarding piece to play, which will appeal to an imaginative mind as well as a player with attention to detail.

Tagged: Grade 5, Jason Sifford, Rondo, Scherzando, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 3 continued

Hallelujah Leonard Cohen Grade 3 ABRSM 2019 - 2020

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 3 continued
Hallelujah Leonard Cohen Grade 3 ABRSM 2019 - 2020

A wonderful opportunity to play a well-known song of Leonard Cohen’s which has been well-written for the piano.

Tagged: Leonard Cohen, Grade 3, ABRSM, Exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 4

Cloudscapes Ailbhe McDonagh ABRSM Grade 4 2025 – 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 4
Cloudscapes Ailbhe McDonagh ABRSM Grade 4 2025 – 2026

A hauntingly beautiful piece with an expressive and charming melody.

Tagged: Grade 4, Exams, ABRSM, Cloudscapes, Ailbhe McDonagh

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Initial

A Little Joke No. 6 Op. 39 Kabalevsky ABRSM Initial 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Initial
A Little Joke No. 6 Op. 39 Kabalevsky ABRSM Initial 2025 - 2026

A fun and exciting piece that requires of the player attention to detail and careful co-ordination.

Tagged: Initial, A Little Joke, Kabalevsky, Exams, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5

Andante Fioco Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 7, 2026
Grade 5
Andante Fioco Grade 5 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A beautiful and lyrical piece which requires exquisite subtlety and sensitivity when playing it.

Tagged: Grade 5, Exams, ABRSM, Fioco, Antwerp Cathedral

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

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