Penguin Dance

Grade 3

I love the way penguins waddle from side to side as they walk. I think as I get older I'm becoming more like a penguin. I've not seen a penguin dance, but I suspect if they heard this piece, they'd try.

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The Four Elements 4. Water

Prep Test Level

This is the fourth and final part of a collection at Prep Test level. All sound impressive for the level, and students may need some ‘rote’ learning to help with trickier parts.

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Passepied

Grade 2

The Passepied was a dance popular in France, as far back as the 16th Century. I've modelled mine on a typical 18th century Passepied. Watch out for where the left hand crosses over the right.

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Four Minibeasts

Beginner

This is the fifth offering in my series of ‘Four…’ for beginners. Note the absence of fingering – this is deliberate, to encourage reading of notes not numbers.

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Coming Home

Grade 3

This could almost be a little prelude by JS Bach, with a little blues and syncopation thrown in. It's simple but very sweet.

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The Four Elements 3. Fire

Prep Test Level

This is the third of a collection of four pieces at Prep Test level. All will sound impressive for the level, and students may need some ‘rote’ learning to help with trickier parts. Look out for the final piece, coming soon!

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Cadillac Capers

Grade 3

This piece is kind of laid back but fun at the same time.

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Four Little Seasons

Beginner

This is the fourth offering in my series of ‘Four…’ for beginners. Note the absence of fingering – this is deliberate, to encourage reading of notes not numbers.

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The Grinning Pumpkin

Grade 1

It may be November 1st, but there are still pumpkins everywhere, with their menacing grins...

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The Four Elements 2. Air

Prep Test Level

This is the second of a collection of four pieces at Prep Test level. All will sound impressive for the level, and students may need some ‘rote’ learning to help with trickier parts. Look out for the other two pieces, coming soon!

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Tears Inside

More advanced

On the face of it this piece doesn't look too difficult. However, I feel it takes an experienced player to bring out the emotion in the music. And the chords need to be balanced very carefully.

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Too Kool 4 Skool

Grade 4

I was never very cool at school. That was a long time ago, and I've now morphed into a trendy hipster - you can too with this jazzy number!

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Four Fingercises

Beginner

This is the third offering in my series of ‘Four…’ for beginners. Note the absence of fingering – this is deliberate, to encourage reading of notes not numbers.

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Staycation

Grade 4

Many of us have been staying closer to home recently. Bring the holiday atmosphere to your home with this lively number!

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Four Little Tunes

Beginner

This is the second offering in my series of 'Four...' for beginners. Note the absence of fingering - this is deliberate, to encourage reading of notes not numbers.

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Rag-a-Muffin

Grade 4

The challenge in this piece lies in the central section. There's a melody with long notes to hold, a smooth lower melody also in the right hand, and then a staccato left hand to contend with.

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Four Elements – 1. Earth

Prep Test Level

This is the first of a collection of four pieces at Prep Test level. All will sound impressive for the level, and students may need some 'rote' learning to help with trickier parts.

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Right on Time

Grade 3

The left hand in this piece has a 'tick tock' feel to it. At bar 9 the rhythms become more syncopated, but the tick tock still emerges to keep us on time.

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Seafront Bikeride

Grade 1

The seafront where I live is busy with walkers and cyclists. In this piece you can hear the bell sounding to warn people you are coming!

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Time Changer

Grade 1

Changes in time are not difficult if you keep counting the beats. This piece is a good introduction for those who haven't tried this before.

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Simple as That

Grade 2

Keep the left hand crisp and rhythmical, and watch the fingering in the right, and this little jig will play itself!

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Four Little Warmups

Beginner

Although these little pieces are aimed at beginners, they can be used by anyone for sight reading practice.

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Inner Peace

More advanced

I'm very fond of this piece, which sounds rather bigheaded! Maybe it's because I'm very fond of the person it's dedicated to. Thank you Ruth for your donation, and remember I expect to hear you play this one day!

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Doing the Minimum

Grade 2

Minimalism in music often involves simple, repeated phrases, and can be very relaxing to listen to and to play.

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