The Elves’ Workshop
Christmas
Today's piece was sponsored by a cheeky little elf who loves to sing opera. I bet he can't find the incredibly-well disguised opera quote embedded within this piece. It's so subtle...
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Christmas
Today's piece was sponsored by a cheeky little elf who loves to sing opera. I bet he can't find the incredibly-well disguised opera quote embedded within this piece. It's so subtle...
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Christmas
Today's piece is sponsored by professional pianist Jill Morton. Jill has a very popular and excellent Youtube channel, and tells me that she'll be adding her own performance of Roasting Chestnuts to her channel. I'll update this page with a link to it, and then you can hear the piece as it's meant to be played - I am winging it here!!
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Christmas
This piece was sponsored by Jenny Cole, in memory of her late son, Jeremy. It's a piece full of fun and mischief, with the odd unexpected snowball thrown in!
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Christmas
Happy birthday to Christian Morris, the sponsor of this piece! This tune has become better known as 'Deck the Halls', but its roots lie in Wales, like Christian's. I hope as a fellow harmony-smith, he enjoys and possibly laughs at my quirky version!!
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Christmas
Thank you to Janet Blackman for sponsoring today's piece.
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Christmas
It's day 1 of my Musical Advent Calendar! Thank you to Rachel and Katy for your donation to Cancer Research UK, and asking for a piece for your mum! It's full of fun and mischief, just like her!
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Grade 4
Once you have mastered the first four bars of the left hand, making sure you hold the lower note, it's really a case of focussing on the right hand.
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Prep Test Level
The second in an occasional series, offering straightforward pieces in a range of keys.
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Christmas
Please consider sponsoring a piece for my upcoming Advent Calendar!
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Grade 3
Seemingly straightforward, this piece involves playing in several 'voices' like a choir or orchestra, so you have to be careful to hold inner notes for their full values.
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Prep Test Level
The first in an occasional series, offering straightforward pieces in a range of keys. The player can gain confidence at playing in a wider range of keys, because the music has been kept deliberately simple.
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Grade 2
The title is, of course, ironic, as there are many, many ties in this piece. It's a good exercise in counting if nothing else!
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Grade 3
I've written these exercises with specific pupils of mine in mind.
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Grade 3
A cheeky little number which will get your left hand earning its keep!
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Grade 2
A contemplative piece for autumn.
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Grade 4
A dreamy melody with a fairly straightforward left hand accompaniment. The rhythm looks tricky, but watch the video a couple of times and you'll soon get the hang of it.
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Grade 4
Such a well known tune, but not that easy to play on the piano. There are some big stretches and awkward fingerings. The good news is, you can take your time, as the music sounds lovely even when very slow.
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Grade 3
With this tune, I bid you a temporary goodbye as I have a rest for the summer. Thank you all for visiting, commenting, and donating to Cancer Research UK. The site will be open throughout the summer, so have a look at the hundreds of pieces available.
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More advanced
This pretty little tune reminded me of happy days in Paris, staying with a friend in St Germaine. I can feel the sunlight filtering through the plane trees, as we sip from little cups of very strong coffee. Bliss!
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Grade 3
This piece is all about the melody. Think like a singer, and enjoy the way it rises and falls.
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Grade 3
This piece contains some lively passages for the left hand. Keep everything light and pay attention to the phrasing.
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Grade 3
Here's a melancholy little melody that meanders along, ending surprisingly in a major key.
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More advanced
This jazzy little waltz has a melancholy feel. The right hand has to perform considerable gymnastics, but the trick is too relax and make it look easy and relaxed. Easier said than done!
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Prep Test Level
Proof that even simple pieces can be cha-cha-charming!
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