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Catherine Bracegirdle
May 8, 2023
Grade 1

Allegretto in C Diabelli Grade 1 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 8, 2023
Grade 1
Allegretto in C Diabelli Grade 1 2023 - 2024

An engaging and thoughtful piece that requires of the player contrast and poise.

Tagged: ABSRM, Grade 1, Classical, Vienna, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 1, 2023
Grade 2

Tarantella Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
May 1, 2023
Grade 2
Tarantella Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

An exciting and dramatic piece that requires of the player confidence and a degree of flamboyance.

Tagged: Tarantella, ABSRM, Examinations, Grade 2

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 21, 2023
Grade 2

Lullaby No. 5 from Six Sketches Stanford Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 21, 2023
Grade 2
Lullaby No. 5 from Six Sketches Stanford Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A beautifully written piece that exudes calm and serenity.

Tagged: Lullaby, Charles Villiers Stanford, Examinations, ABRSM, Grade 2, Compound time

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 7, 2023
Grade 1

Sunlight through the Trees June Armstrong Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 7, 2023
Grade 1
Sunlight through the Trees June Armstrong Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

An instantly appealing piece which is wonderfully evocative and expressive that requires considerable restraint and control of dynamics.

Tagged: Sunlight through the Trees, June Armstrong, Grade 1, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 28, 2023
Grade 2

Railroad Blues David Blackwell Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 28, 2023
Grade 2
Railroad Blues David Blackwell Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A relaxed and easy-going piece that requires of the player a degree of flamboyance and a desire to employ a wide range of dynamics.

Tagged: David Blackwell, Railroad Blues, ABRSM, Examinations, Blues, 12-bar blues, Grade 2

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 21, 2023
Grade 2

Gavotte in F Dussek ABRSM Grade 2 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 21, 2023
Grade 2
Gavotte in F Dussek ABRSM Grade 2 2023 - 2024

A satisfying piece to play with flowing melodic lines containing a number of ‘twists and turns’ on the way.

Tagged: Grade 2, Dussek, ABRSM, Examinations, Gavotte

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 28, 2022
Grade 3

Thistles in the Wind Martha Mier Grade 3 ABRSM 2019-2020

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 28, 2022
Grade 3
Thistles in the Wind Martha Mier Grade 3 ABRSM 2019-2020

An elegant and uncomplicated piece that requires of the player a beautiful cantabile melody balanced with a chordal accompaniment.

Tagged: ABSRM, Examinations, Thistles, Mier, Grade 3

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 17, 2022
Grade 3

Romance Mendelssohn Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 17, 2022
Grade 3
Romance Mendelssohn Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A delightful piece which exudes calm and restraint, most of the time. Tone-matching and control of dynamic levels will be important aspects when playing this piece.

Tagged: Mendelssohn, Romance, Grade 3, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 15, 2022
Grade 3

Allegro in B flat K. V. 3 Mozart Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 15, 2022
Grade 3
Allegro in B flat K. V. 3 Mozart Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A lively, energetic but slightly mercurial piece that challenges the player with its attention to detail throughout.

Tagged: Allegro, Mozart, ABSRM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 8, 2022
Grade 2

Tango Matyas Seiber Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 8, 2022
Grade 2
Tango Matyas Seiber Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

This tango never fails to please; it requires excellent dynamic and rhythmic skills coupled with independence of hands and a flair for drama.

Tagged: Seiber, Tango, Grade 2, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
October 31, 2022
Grade 3

Waldvoglein (Little Woodland Bird) No. 15 from Skizzen, Op. 77 Hoffman Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 – 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
October 31, 2022
Grade 3
Waldvoglein (Little Woodland Bird) No. 15 from Skizzen, Op. 77 Hoffman Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 – 2024

A charming and delicate piece that requires the ability to project a slightly melancholic character, often within a piano dynamic.

Tagged: Hoffman, Character piece, Romantic, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 28, 2022
Grade 3

Menuet in G BWV 116 Anon. Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 28, 2022
Grade 3
Menuet in G BWV 116 Anon. Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A poised and energetic piece that requires confident and thoughtful playing.

Tagged: Menuet, J S Bach, Anna Magdalena Bach, Anna Magdalena Book, Grade 3, Examinations, ABRSM, Minuet

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 28, 2022
Grade 3

Study in F Op. 65 No. 25 Loeschhorn Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 28, 2022
Grade 3
Study in F Op. 65 No. 25 Loeschhorn Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A charming and delicate piece that is instantly appealing with its cantabile melody and lyrical qualities,

Tagged: Loeschhorn, Study, Etude, Examinations, ABRSM, Grade 3, Cantabile

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 20, 2022
Grade 1

Bourree Graupner GWC 827 Grade 1 ABRSM 1999 - 2000

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 20, 2022
Grade 1
Bourree Graupner GWC 827 Grade 1 ABRSM 1999 - 2000

A charming and dainty piece, that even when louder dynamics are used does not lose its elegant and graceful character.

Tagged: Bourrée, Graupner, Baroque, Grade 1, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 19, 2022
Grade 1

Dance Alexsandr Gedike (Goedicke)

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 19, 2022
Grade 1
Dance Alexsandr Gedike (Goedicke)

This piece vividly describes the dance with its breathless opening, relentless enthusiasm and energy and dramatic dynamics.

Tagged: dance, Grade 1, Goedike

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 18, 2022
Grade 4

Allegro assai First movement Sonatina in F Anh. 5 No. 2 Beethoven Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 18, 2022
Grade 4
Allegro assai First movement Sonatina in F Anh. 5 No. 2 Beethoven Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2024

A bold, energetic and stirring sonatina movement attributed to Beethoven, that requires careful control of dynamics and attention to detail throughout.

Tagged: Sonatina, Beethoven, Grade 4, ABRSM, Examinations, Classical

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 31, 2022
Grade 3

Hornpipe Purcell Grade 3 ABRSM 2007 - 2008

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 31, 2022
Grade 3
Hornpipe Purcell Grade 3 ABRSM 2007 - 2008

This Hornpipe has energy and vitality which, although containing many complexities, is rewarding and satisfying to play.

Tagged: Hornpipe, Purcell, Grade 3, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 31, 2022
Grade 3

Wild Horseman Op. 68 no. 8 Album for the Young Schumann Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 31, 2022
Grade 3
Wild Horseman Op. 68 no. 8 Album for the Young Schumann Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

One of the most exciting pieces to play in the piano repertoire however it will present some challenges for some players.

Tagged: Wild Horseman, Schumann, Album for the Young, Grade 3, ABSRM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 29, 2022
Grade 1

Aria in F BWV Anh, II 131, from The Anna Magdalena Bach Book of 1725 Grade 1 ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 29, 2022
Grade 1
Aria in F BWV Anh, II 131, from The Anna Magdalena Bach Book of 1725 Grade 1 ABRSM

A bold and dramatic piece containing fast mercurial changes which has no difficulty in maintaining the listener’s attention.

Tagged: Aria, J C Bach, J S Bach, Clavichord, Harpsichord, Grade 1, ABSRM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 26, 2022
Grade 3

Desperado AMEB Grade 3 Piano for Leisure

Catherine Bracegirdle
July 26, 2022
Grade 3
Desperado AMEB Grade 3 Piano for Leisure

This arrangement of the Eagles song, Desperado captures the poignancy of the original song.

Tagged: Grade 3, Desperado, Eagles, Song, AMEB

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