The ABRSM Clarinet Prep Test has been specially designed to be taken by Clarinettists who have been learning for a few terms. Built into are all the sorts of skills that they will be developing at this stage, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone.Includes…
This book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM’s Clarinet exams at Grades 6–8. It features all the new requirements from 2018, arranged in grade order.
This volume has been specially designed to be taken by Recorder players who have been learning for a few terms. Built into it are all the sort of skills they will be developing at this stage, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone.
One-time student of Mozart, Thomas Attwood published these four Sonatinas as lessons for Young Beginners on the Pianoforte or Harpsichord in 1795. . Short, tuneful and easy. An excellent introduction to the classical Sonatina form.
Although little known today, Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) was a noted Czech composer of his time, much influenced by Schumann, Listzt and Wagner. Perhaps the most fascinating of his piano works is the extensive collection of 376 highly individual miniatures entitled Moods, Impressions and Souvenirs, dedicated to his mistress. This album contains 26 of the easier pieces,…
A delightful collection of pieces for clarinet and piano based on an original but popular theme – food! The pieces are immediately accessible with harmonic and rhythmic interest in both solo and accompaniment. This is an ideal book for young players and teachers looking for music in a contemporary idiom, which is both challenging and…
Charming set of pieces written to meet the needs of relative beginners to the trumpet. Comparatively easy piano accompaniments, contrasting in style, all the pieces remain within the range of b-e making them ideal preparatory material for the grades. CONTENTS: Procession  Performed by Jacques, Michael Melancholy Dance  Performed by Jacques, Michael Lullaby  Performed by Jacques, Michael Galop  Performed by…
19th-century Danish composer Niels Gade was strongly influenced by Mendelssohn and Schumann, as can be appreciated from the highly romantic pieces in this album. This collection of pieces has been selected from albums published between 1850 and 1880. CONTENTS: Arabeske in E, Op. 27 No. 3 Boys Merry-go-round (Ringeltanz): No. 2 from Children s Christmas…
Easier Piano Pieces Vol.23. Grechaninov s Op.98 was published in 1923. CONTENTS: A Boring Story, Op. 98 No. 8 A Frightening Experience, Op. 98 No. 11 Dance, Op. 98 No. 10 Discontent, Op. 98 No. 7 Fairy Tale, No. 1 from Children s Book, Op. 98 Farewell, Op. 98 No. 4 In a Woodland Glade,…
The Poetic Tone-Pictures from Opus 3 were published in 1865, when Grieg was 21, and although they are more difficult than the Lyric Pieces, they do not contain anything above Grade 6 7 standard. The Lyric Pieces from Opus 12 were published in 1867, when Grieg was 24, and are – with the exception of some of the folk-song arrangements…
The Music Medals series is designed for young novice instrumentalists taught in a group situation, offering an annual graded assessment beginning with the very basics. This set of ensemble pieces for guitarists is for the upper Gold level, giving more difficult challenges in group performance. The pieces are specifically commissioned by the ABRSM to explore…
The Music Medals series is designed for young novice instrumentalists taught in a group situation, offering an annual graded assessment beginning with the very basics. This set of ensemble pieces for guitarists is for the upper Gold level, giving more difficult challenges in group performance. The pieces are specifically commissioned by the ABRSM to explore…
The Music Medals series is designed for young novice instrumentalists taught in a group situation, offering an annual graded assessment beginning with the very basics. This set of ensemble pieces for guitarists is for the Silver level, giving early experience of group performance. The pieces are specifically commissioned by the ABRSM to explore the skills…
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Guitar exams, Grades 18. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exams.