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The second in an occasional series, offering straightforward pieces in a range of keys.
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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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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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Proof that even simple pieces can be cha-cha-charming!
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These little pieces should be useful preparation for Grade 1.
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These little pieces should be useful preparation for Grade 1.
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Work on achieving a legato left hand and light, crisp right hand.
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Try to make the left hand really sing expressively. The right hand is busy, but shouldn't be too obtrusive.
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This mysterious tune comes first in the right hand, and then in the left. Try to make the staccato chords light and crisp, while the tune is smooth.
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The dotted rhythms of this tune are reminiscent of Skye Boat Song. Watch out for the tied Gs in the left hand.
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The left hand can be quite lazy in this tune, but the right hand has more work to do. The tune should really sing out, with careful attention paid to phrasing.
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Some people find dotted rhythms very complicated. Watch the video and follow the music, and it should help you to understand how the rhythms fit together.
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This piece offers the chance to break free of 'Middle C position'. Let those fingers dance!
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Two moods - two pieces. Play them in either order!
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A well known tune of uncertain origin, which has been used for many different lyrics over the years. Look out for the tricky left hand section on the second line.
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Christmas
Here are four festive treats for pre-grade 1 players. I haven't added tempi suggestions - go with what feels right. You can watch the video to see how fast I play them, just for an idea.
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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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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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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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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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A useful piece for helping to build confidence at moving the hands around the piano keyboard.
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Every day this week, a set of five mini-pieces will appear, beginning with easier pieces, working up to around Grade 4 by the end of the week.
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The swing rhythm makes this piece sound harder than it is. It's probably somewhere between Prep Test level and Grade 1 (ABRSM).
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Every day this week, a set of five mini-pieces will appear, beginning with easier pieces, working up to around Grade 4 by the end of the week.
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Be sure to count carefully in bars 5, 6, 13 and 14. You could try imagining you're playing two quavers (eighth notes) in the gaps.
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