Home
About
Catherine
Teaching Environment
News
Announcements
Photos
Timetable
Teaching
ABRSM
Band Rotundas
Concert and Operatic Programmes
Humour
Images
More Resources
Opera Houses of New Zealand
Repertoire
Resources
Contact

Piano & Theory Lessons

Home
About
Catherine
Teaching Environment
News
Announcements
Photos
Timetable
Teaching
ABRSM
Band Rotundas
Concert and Operatic Programmes
Humour
Images
More Resources
Opera Houses of New Zealand
Repertoire
Resources
Contact
Catherine Bracegirdle
April 13, 2021
Grade 2

Sonatina in G Anh. 5 No. 1 2nd movement Romance Beethoven

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 13, 2021
Grade 2
Sonatina in G Anh. 5 No. 1 2nd movement Romance Beethoven

A beautiful second movement of a Sonatina attributed to Beethoven.

Tagged: Grade 2, Romance, Beethoven, Sonatina, Movement

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 10, 2021
Grade 2

Sonatina in G Anh. 5 No. 1 1st movement attributed to Beethoven

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 10, 2021
Grade 2
Sonatina in G Anh. 5 No. 1 1st movement attributed to Beethoven

A satisfying introduction to the Sonatina for any player. Although it is unknown whether or not Beethoven wrote this Sonatina, it should not be overlooked.

Tagged: Beethoven, Grade 2, Sonatina, G major

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 9, 2021
Grade 2

A Little Song Childrens' Pieces Op. 27 no. 2 Kabalevsky

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 9, 2021
Grade 2
A Little Song Childrens' Pieces Op. 27 no. 2 Kabalevsky

A hauntingly beautiful and mercurial piece that requires legato interval playing, cantabile tone production and careful tone control and matching.

Tagged: Kabalevsky, Grade 2, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 1, 2021
Grade 3

Anastasia Ailbhe McDonagh Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 1, 2021
Grade 3
Anastasia Ailbhe McDonagh Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A beautiful and exquisite piece that calls for dynamic control, delicate pedalling and tone matching throughout.

Tagged: Grade 3, ABRSM, Pedal, Cantabile, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 21, 2021
Grade 3

Song Gurlitt Op. 172 No. 1 Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 21, 2021
Grade 3
Song Gurlitt Op. 172 No. 1 Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A beautiful and exquisite piece that will provide satisfaction for both the listener and player.

Tagged: Grade 3, Gurlitt, Song, Waltz, Pedal, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 18, 2021
Grade 3

Gavotte in G HWV 491 Handel Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 18, 2021
Grade 3
Gavotte in G HWV 491 Handel Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A satisfying piece to play with its strong harmony, energetic rhythm and beautiful melodic lines.

Tagged: Handel, Grade 3, Gavotte, Baroque, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
January 7, 2021
Grade 3

Blues in Two, Mike Cornick Grade 3

Catherine Bracegirdle
January 7, 2021
Grade 3
Blues in Two, Mike Cornick Grade 3

A wonderful piece that is always popular.

Tagged: ABRSM, Jazz, Blues, Grade 3, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 30, 2020
Grade 4

Comments on all of the pieces Grade 4 ABRSM piano 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 30, 2020
Grade 4
Comments on all of the pieces Grade 4 ABRSM piano 2021 - 2022

Comments on all of the pieces Grade 4 ABRSM piano 2021 - 2022.

Tagged: ABRSM, Examinations, Grade 4

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 20, 2020
Scales

Scales and arpeggios

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 20, 2020
Scales
Scales and arpeggios

Following are some thoughts (in no particular order) that I have put together from a number of years’ experience of teaching.

Tagged: Scales, Arpeggios, Technique, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 19, 2020
Grade 3

Innocence Op. 100 no. 5 Burgmüller Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 19, 2020
Grade 3
Innocence Op. 100 no. 5 Burgmüller Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

This piece has been present in the Grade 3 syllabus before in the 1999 - 2000 syllabus. It is also part of the AMEB piano syllabus too.

Tagged: ABRSM, Grade 3, Burgmüller, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 16, 2020
Grade 3

Comments on some of the pieces of the Grade 3 ABRSM exam syllabus 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 16, 2020
Grade 3
Comments on some of the pieces of the Grade 3 ABRSM exam syllabus 2021 - 2022

Comments on some of the pieces in the ABRSM Grade 3 Piano Exam 2021 – 22

Tagged: Gurlitt, Handel, Elgar, Burgmüller, Grade 3, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 12, 2020
Grade 2

Grade 2 ABRSM Piano Scale list

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 12, 2020
Grade 2
Grade 2 ABRSM Piano Scale list

Here is a Grade 2 ABRSM scales list for the current syllabus.

Tagged: ABRSM, Technique, Scales, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 11, 2020
Grade 4

Grade 4 ABRSM Piano Scale list

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 11, 2020
Grade 4
Grade 4 ABRSM Piano Scale list

Here is a Grade 4 ABRSM scales list for the current syllabus.

Tagged: Scales, Technique, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 10, 2020
Theory

Grade 4 Intervals ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 10, 2020
Theory
Grade 4 Intervals ABRSM

It has come to my attention that the interval section in the Grade 4 ABRSM theory book may require a little more explanation for some theory learners.

Tagged: Theory, Grade 4, ABRSM, Intervals

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 1, 2020
Grade 1

Grade 1 ABRSM Piano Scales list

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 1, 2020
Grade 1
Grade 1 ABRSM Piano Scales list

Here is a Grade 1 ABRSM scales list for the current syllabus.

Tagged: Grade 1, Scales, Technique, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 1, 2020
Grade 3

Grade 3 ABRSM Piano Scales List

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 1, 2020
Grade 3
Grade 3 ABRSM Piano Scales List

Here is a Grade 3 ABRSM scales list for the current syllabus.

Tagged: Grade 3, Scales, Technique, List, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 16, 2020
Grade 2

Impertinence HWV 494 Handel Grade 2 ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 16, 2020
Grade 2
Impertinence HWV 494 Handel Grade 2 ABRSM

This piece was last in the ABRSM syllabus in 2015 - 2016. Its cheerful and energetic character continues to ensure that this piece remains popular amongst those learning the piano.

Tagged: Handel, Baroque, Bourrée

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 19, 2020
Grade 2

Minuet in G BWV Anh. 114 from the Anna Magdalena Bach Book

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 19, 2020
Grade 2
Minuet in G BWV Anh. 114 from the Anna Magdalena Bach Book

This is a piece that is included in the 1725 notebook and until 1970, it was attributed to Johann Sebastien Bach however it is now thought to have been written by Christian Petzold.

Tagged: Grade 2, J S Bach, Anna Magdalena Bach

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 18, 2020
Grade 2

Menuet in G minor BWV Anh. 115 Petzold

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 18, 2020
Grade 2
Menuet in G minor BWV Anh. 115 Petzold

This beautiful menuet, Menuet in G minor BWV Anh. 115 by Petzold from the Anna Magdalena book was an exam piece in the ABRSM Grade 2 piano syllabus in 2011 and 2012.

Tagged: Anna Magdalena Bach, Minuet, Petzold, Grade 2

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 27, 2020
Grade 3

Clowns Kabalevsky Grade 3 ABRSM 2017 - 2018

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 27, 2020
Grade 3
Clowns Kabalevsky Grade 3 ABRSM 2017 - 2018

This piece is always a winner; I have never found anyone who does not enjoy and respond to this mercurial and spontaneous piece.

Tagged: Grade 3, Kabalevsky, ABRSM, articulation, Character piece

Newer Posts
Older Posts

Piano & Theory Lessons

Catherine Bracegirdle

12 Ridgeway Place, Richmond Hill, Christchurch

Ph: 021 044 5102

Back to Top

Powered by Squarespace