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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

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 21, 2025
Grade 3 continued

Indigo Paul Harris Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 21, 2025
Grade 3 continued
Indigo Paul Harris Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Although this piece conveys a sense of simplicity it also contains a degree of yearning. A range of skills is required for the playing of this piece including sophisticated pedalling, balance between the hands, a rich and expressive legato touch and tone-matching.

Tagged: Indigo, Rainbow, Paul Harris, Grade 3, ABRSM, Exams, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 21, 2025
Grade 3 continued

Tarantella Twist Victoria Proudler Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 21, 2025
Grade 3 continued
Tarantella Twist Victoria Proudler Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

A vibrant and exciting piece that will appeal to many players. It requires a degree of flamboyance and daring to portray the character of the music.

Tagged: Grade 3, Examinations, Exams, ABRSM, Tarantella, Victoria Proudler

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 20, 2025
Grade 3 continued

The Muppet Show Theme Henson and Pottle Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

Catherine Bracegirdle
April 20, 2025
Grade 3 continued
The Muppet Show Theme Henson and Pottle Grade 3 ABRSM 2025 - 2026

An irresistible piece that will be a popular choice because of its familiar music and cheerful and upbeat character.

Tagged: Grade 3, The Muppet Show, Jim Henson, Sam Pottle, ABRSM, Examinations, Piano exams

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 21, 2025
Initial

Under the Acacia Tree ABRSM Initial 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 21, 2025
Initial
Under the Acacia Tree ABRSM Initial 2021 - 2022

A beautiful piece that exudes sonority and serenity which, although sounding simple, is actually more complex than it sounds

Tagged: ABRSM, Examinations, Initial, Acaia tree

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial

Initial ABRSM Baroque Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial
Initial ABRSM Baroque Examination Pieces

The ABRSM Initial piano examination was introduced in 2021 -2022 period and these are the Baroque pieces that have been in the syllabus since that date.

Tagged: Initial, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial

Initial ABRSM Classical Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial

The ABRSM Initial piano examination was introduced in 2021 -2022 period and these are the Classical pieces that have been in the syllabus since that date.

Tagged: Initial, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial

Initial ABRSM Romantic Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial
Initial ABRSM Romantic Examination Pieces

The ABRSM Initial piano examination was introduced in 2021 -2022 period and these are the Romantic pieces that have been in the syllabus since that date.

Tagged: Initial, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial

Initial ABRSM 20C Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Initial

The ABRSM Initial piano examination was introduced in 2021 -2022 period and these are the 20C pieces that have been in the syllabus since that date.

Tagged: Initial, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Grade 7 Resources

Grade 7 ABRSM Baroque Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Grade 7 Resources
Grade 7 ABRSM Baroque Examination Pieces

A list of the Grade 7 Baroque pieces that have been in the ABRSM syllabus since 1981 as well as a few pieces from earlier years.

Tagged: Grade 7, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Grade 7 Resources

Grade 7 ABRSM Classical Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Grade 7 Resources
Grade 7 ABRSM Classical Examination Pieces

A list of some of the Classical pieces that have been in the ABRSM Grade 7 syllabus over a number of years from 1981 as well as a few pieces from earlier years.

Tagged: Grade 7, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Grade 7 Resources

Grade 7 ABRSM Romantic Examination Pieces

Catherine Bracegirdle
March 15, 2025
Grade 7 Resources
Grade 7 ABRSM Romantic Examination Pieces

A list of some of the Romantic pieces that have been in the ABRSM Grade 7 syllabus over a number of years from 1981 as well as a few pieces from earlier years.

Tagged: Grade 7, Examinations

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