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Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 5, Violin Part
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. An edition with piano accompaniment and audio is also available - it includes downloadable recordings of all nine pieces, plus piano accompaniment tracks.
£10.58
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Music Theory Practice Papers 2021, ABRSM Grade 3
ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2021 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. -Essential practice material for ABRSM Grade 3 Theory exams - Model answers also available
£8.44
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Core Classics, Grades 2-3: Essential repertoire for piano
Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon, selected and graded by leading educationalists. Each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist's repertoire. With pieces from Bürgmuller, Purcell, Schubert and many more, this book includes an abundance of much-loved music. Each book is authoritatively graded, with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. The books are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam, between grades, or playing for leisure, building technical skills and confidence. Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams
£11.43
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Specimen Aural Tests, Initial Grade: with audio
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use when preparing for an exam. This volume covers Initial Grade and includes * practice examples for each test in a range of musical styles *the examiner rubrics (the exact words that will be used by the examiner to deliver the tests), so that candidates can be fully prepared for what will happen on the day * descriptions of the tests as they appear in the syllabus*model answers, where appropriate, as a guide to the sort of responses that would be successful in the exam * Audio recordings of all the tests in the book (access code included), delivered by an ABRSM examiner and including answers where appropriate - ideal for use in lessons or for pupil practice at home
£7.58
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Flute Exam Pack 20182021 ABRSM Grade 1
This book brings together - for the first time - selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM''s 2018-2021 Grade 1 Flute syllabus. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C with piano accompaniment Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements Footnotes with helpful information about the pieces All the new scales and arpeggios from 2018 Sample sight-reading testsfor the new requirements from 2018 Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book)
£12.56
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Drum Kit Exam Pieces from 2024 Grade 7
This book contains nine pieces for ABRSM''s Grade 7 Drum Kit syllabus from 2024, providing drummers with everything they need to take ABRSM''s Performance Grade exam. The music spans a wide range of styles and includes an inspirational mix of new and existing tracks, as well as original pieces for solo drum kit. An ideal collection for exam candidates as well as any drummer seeking sensational new music suited to their technical ability. -Includes audio recordings for all nine tracks -Features ''Before I Forget'' (Slipknot) and an original work by renowned drummer Kaz Rodriguez -Spans a range of styles including Afro beat, contemporary jazz, drum and bass, metal and fusion
£17.73
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Drum Kit Exam Pieces from 2024 Grade 6
This book contains nine pieces for ABRSM''s Grade 6 Drum Kit syllabus from 2024, providing drummers with everything they need to take ABRSM''s Performance Grade exam. The music spans a wide range of styles and includes an inspirational mix of new and existing tracks, as well as original pieces for solo drum kit. An ideal collection for exam candidates as well as any drummer seeking sensational new music suited to their technical ability. -Includes audio recordings for all nine tracks -Features ''Cissy Strut'' (The Meters) and ''The Pretender'' (Foo Fighters) -Covers a range of styles including salsa, jazz, rock, metal and folk
£16.89
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Drum Kit Exam Pieces from 2024 Grade 2
This book contains nine pieces for ABRSM''s Grade 2 Drum Kit syllabus from 2024, providing drummers with everything they need to take ABRSM''s Performance Grade exam. The music spans a wide range of styles and includes an inspirational mix of new and existing tracks, as well as original pieces for solo drum kit. An ideal collection for exam candidates as well as any drummer seeking sensational new music suited to their technical ability. -Includes audio recordings for all nine tracks -Features ''Cold Heart'' (Elton John and Dua Lipa) and ''Baba O''Riley'' (The Who) -Spans a range of styles including country, metal, soul and pop
£15.19
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Teaching Notes on Piano Exam Pieces 2021 & 2022, ABRSM Grades In-8
Teaching Notes offers invaluable guidance for teachers on the 81 pieces included in the graded books of Piano Exam Pieces 2021 & 2022, Grades Initial-8. For each piece, you will find teaching ideas relating to three areas of learning - musical context, technical challenges, and performance and interpretation - in a clear and easy-to-use layout. Written by experienced piano teachers and ABRSM examiners, Teaching Notes also includes advice from ABRSM's Chief Examiner on selecting and interpreting pieces. Alongside practical solutions to technical challenges, it's full of creative ideas to support and inspire your teaching.
£11.80
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Saxophone Exam Pack 20182021 ABRSM Grade 1
This book brings together - for the first time - selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM''s 2018-2021 Grade 1 Saxophone syllabus. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C with both Eb and Bb piano accompaniments Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements Footnotes with helpful information about the pieces All the new scales and arpeggios from 2018 Samplesight-reading tests for the new requirements from 2018 Audio performances of the nine pieces on Alto Sax by expert musicians plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book)
£15.19
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Theory Workbook Grade 6
The series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to ABRSM's higher-grade Theory exams from 1999 onwards. Theory Workbook Grade 6 describes the nature of the questions set on theory papers for the grade and explains clearly how to tackle them. A step-by-step guide is given to answering the questions on harmony and melodic composition and suggested answers and responses are analysed. Several samples round off these chapters, providing ample opportunity for the student to put theory into practice immediately . The context questions are prefaced by an introduction outlining the knowledge tested in the exam; these chapters contain a total of twelve sample extracts, each accompanied by many relevant questions, with answers given at the back of the book. This workbook focuses very precisely on the skills and knowledge needed at Grade 6 and will provide candidates with the tools to approach the paper positively and sit it successfully.
£14.34
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 2
ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. * Essential practice material for the new format ABRSM Grade 2 Theory exams * Model answers also available * Includes four sample papers
£8.05
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Piano Exam Pieces 2021 & 2022, ABRSM Grade 3, with CD: Selected from the 2021 & 2022 syllabus
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Piano syllabus for 2021 & 2022, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. The enclosed CD features inspiring recordings of all 30 pieces on the Grade 3 syllabus, performed by Nikki Iles, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson and Anthony Williams.
£18.21
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 5 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
The eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8, and include: *many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles *warm-up and technical exercises, to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key *simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key *longer solo pieces and a duet, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun
£11.80
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music The ABRSM Practice Notebook
Instrumental and singing teachers will welcome The ABRSM Practice Notebook. Filled with useful hints and advice on practising, it allows teachers to record their students' progress and set goals. Also useful for parents when guiding their children's practice.
£8.04
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 2 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
The eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8, and include: *many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles *warm-up and technical exercises, to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key *simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key *longer solo pieces and a duet, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun
£10.58
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Purcell: An Extraordinary life
In this vivid portrait, Bruce Wood illuminates the sometimes shadowy figure of Henry Purcell, richly evoking the atmosphere of 17th-century England - full of intrigues and plots. By interweaving the events during an unparalleled period of social and political change with the life and music of Purcell, Wood creates an account of this elusive English genius that is hard to put down.
£17.36
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Companion to Beethoven's Pianoforte Sonatas: Revised Edition
Professor Sir Donald Tovey's celebrated bar-by-bar analysis of Beethoven's 32 Pianoforte Sonatasremains a key text for pianists, students, scholars and music lovers. Intended as a companion to the ABRSM's Complete Pianoforte Sonatas edition - edited by Harold Craxton but with each work prefaced by Tovey's practical and critical notes - the book contains a succinct and illuminating summary of the author's analytical approach before each sonata is dealt with in detail. This new imprint is prefaced with an introduction by Dr Barry Cooper, Lecturer in the Music Department of Manchester University. Tovey's text is reproduced faithfully; however, Dr Cooper has added footnotes to correct errors of fact or to qualify conclusions drawn by Tovey that the passage of time, since the book was first published in 1931, has suggested might be questionable. With the re-issue of this book, Tovey's famed insight, commonsense and wit will continue to enlighten and entertain the author's devotees, as well as a new generation of performers and students.
£24.00
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Jazz Piano Pieces, Grade 2
Five superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads, jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point. Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively. Contains all the pieces for ABRSM's new jazz piano exam.
£10.96
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Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Nocturnes & Other Short Piano Pieces: [including Nocturne in A]
Field's Nocturnes & Other Short Piano Pieces are published within the 'Signature' Series, a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes.
£14.34
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Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music The Well-Tempered Clavier, Part II: [paper cover]
The Well-Tempered Clavier is published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes.
£19.89
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music More Romantic Pieces for Piano, Book II
Five volumes of piano repertoire offering an ideal introduction to music from the Romantic period. Featuring works by great names such as Chopin, Schumann and Debussy as well as pieces by lesser-known composers from this prolific period of piano writing. Volumes are carefully graded and offer a variety of keys, time signatures and moods.
£12.65
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Sixty Pieces for Aspiring Players, Book I: Easier Piano Pieces 70
Daniel Gottlob Türk (1750-1813), who held the post of director of music at Halle University, was responsible for the most influential keyboard tutor of its day, the monumental Klavierschule. He also wrote these two books of practical pieces to accompany it. Progressing from the simplest two-part pieces to more complex works practising various aspects of technique, the albums provide excellent teaching material for the early grades.
£9.28
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Twenty-two Unaccompanied Pieces for Saxophone
Gordon Lewin's collection of pieces for saxophone combines a popular mix of original pieces, arrangements and traditional songs. From Bach, Paganini and Rossini to folksongs from Andalucía and Israel, this volume provides a contrasted selection of well-arranged pieces and will be an invaluable teaching aid for all teachers looking for interesting and varied repertoire for their students.
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Eighteen Little Preludes BWV 924-8, 930, 933-43 & 999: Easier Piano Pieces 18
This delightful collection of Preludes provides an excellent introduction to the music of the Baroque period. The album is grouped in three sets of six each: the first comes from the Wilhelm Friedemann Bach Notebook, compiled by Johann Sebastian for his eldest son; the second, which has been preserved in copies made by his pupils, was probably composed by Johann Sebastian; and the third comes from the collection of Johann Peter Kellner, of which only Nos. 5 and 6 are known to be written by Johann Sebastian.
£9.06
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Nine Children's Pieces (Menus Propos Enfantins, Enfantillages Pittoresques, Peccadilles Importunes): Easier Piano Pieces 13
This album brings together three groups of pieces, all written in 1913 by the eccentric French composer, Erik Satie. They are ingeniously devised to make full and basic use of the five fingers of each hand and display the characteristic simplicity of Satie's music and, in the text sprinkled across the music, his quirky humour.
£9.28
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Complete Pianoforte Sonatas, Volume III
Beethoven's Complete Pianoforte Sonatas, edited by Harold Craxton, are published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes.
£24.50
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Album for the Young Op.39: Easier Piano Pieces 02
Tchaikovsky sub-titled this collection, first published in 1878, '24 easy pieces (à la Schumann)'. Like his predecessor, Tchaikovsky had the innate ability of writing for young people without writing down to them, as illustrated here with this set of charming and characteristic miniatures.
£9.28
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Sonatas for Pianoforte, Volume I
Mozart's Sonatas for Pianoforte are published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes.
£24.50
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Elementary Progressive Studies, Set II for Violin
These books of studies provide invaluable practice material for the building of technique. The three sets of Elementary Progressive Studies, each of which contain 24 studies, comprehensively explore violin playing in the various positions indicated and a note at the head of each study shows further the technical skill to be developed. All of the books contain a good variety of finger technique, keys and bow strokes, and helpful fingerings and bowings are given.
£9.28
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Guitar Exam Pieces from 2019, ABRSM Grade 3: Selected from the syllabus starting 2019
This book brings together, for the first time, nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Guitar syllabus from 2019. The pieces - two solos and one duet chosen from each of lists A, B and C - have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. Recordings of all 30 pieces on the Grade 3 syllabus are available. These can be purchased as part of the Guitar Exam Pieces with CD package or as audio downloads (see www.abrsmdownloads.org for more details). ABRSM also offers a range of apps to support musical learning, available from www.abrsm.org/apps. Support material for ABRSM Guitar exams [GEPs with CD] [Scales] [Specimen sight-reading] [Specimen aural tests]
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Piano Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 2: from 2021
This book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 2 Piano exam. It covers all the new requirements from 2021.
£8.89
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Piano Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 7: from 2021
This book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 7 Piano exam. It covers all the new requirements from 2021.
£10.11
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Encore Violin, Book 3, Grades 5 & 6: Your favourite ABRSM violin exam pieces
Encore Violin is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM violin exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Violinists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 3 features popular pieces at Grades 5 and 6. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like the Bach-Gounod Ave Maria or Brahms's Hungarian Dance in G minor. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams
£11.80
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Scale Explorer for Piano, Grade 1
Scale Explorer for Piano is a creative resource for students learning their scales and arpeggios. This book covers ABRSM's new syllabus requirements (from 2021) at Grade 1, and includes engaging activities that bring scales to life through short pieces, improvisation, composition and exercises. Key features *
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Double Bass Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 6-8: from 2012
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 6-8 Double Bass exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 6: from 2012
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 6 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 6 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£8.89
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 1: from 2012
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 1 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 1 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£7.20
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 5: from 2012
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 5 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£8.44
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 2: from 2012
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 2 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 2 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£7.58
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Specimen Aural Tests, Grade 8: new edition from 2011
Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests to use as part of a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. This volume covers Grade 8 and includes all new practice examples for each test in a range of musical styles including answers where appropriate, and the examiner rubrics (the exact words that will be used by the examiner to deliver the tests), so that candidates can be fully prepared for what will happen on the day. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without practice CDs
£11.43
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 1-3: new edition from 2011
Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests to use as part of a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. This volume covers Grades 1-3 and includes all new practice examples for each test in a range of musical styles including answers where appropriate, and the examiner rubrics (the exact words that will be used by the examiner to deliver the tests), so that candidates can be fully prepared for what will happen on the day. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without practice CDs.
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Music Theory in Practice Model Answers, Grade 2
ABRSM's Music Theory in Practice workbooks have helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the theory of music. The new Music Theory in Practice Model Answers series is a practical tool to use alongside the fully-revised workbooks for Music Theory in Practice, Grades 1 to 5, providing specimen answers for each exeone answer and model answers for composition-style questions. rcise covered. Each book includes correct answers to every question with accepted options, where there can be more than one answer and model answers for composition-style questions. This answer book will help you to prepare in the best possible way for the ABRSM Grade 2 Theory of Music exam.
£8.89
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Singing for Musical Theatre Songbook Grade 3
£14.38
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Music Theory Practice Papers Model Answers 2023, ABRSM Grade 3
Model answers for practice papers for ABRSM's Grade 3 Theory exams
£8.44
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Music Theory Practice Papers 2023, ABRSM Grade 1
ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2023 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. *Essential practice material for ABRSM Grade 1 Theory exams *Model answers also available
£8.05
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Viola Mix 1: 20 new arrangements, ABRSM Grades Initial to 1
Viola Mix is an original series of new arrangements for viola. Book 1 offers attractive repertoire at Grades Initial to 1 in a wide variety of styles. Well-known music includes 'Autumn' from The Four Seasons and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' from Mary Poppins. There are also lots of new tunes to be explored, such as 'Gavotta' by Ignatius Sancho and the traditional American song 'Let us chase the squirrel'. The series has been compiled by string specialists Kathy and David Blackwell and covers the musical and technical elements of the early grades in three progressive volumes. Many of the arrangements are featured on the ABRSM Viola syllabus from 2024 and, in addition, all are ideal choices for Performance Grade exams. There are piano accompaniments for every piece, and viola accompaniments and guitar chords for many pieces, providing useful flexibility for students and teachers. Key features of the series -new arrangements of repertoire spanning many cultures and styles, in three progressive volumes at Grades Initial to 3 -accompaniments for piano, viola and guitar -a rich source of repertoire for a concert or exam - many of the pieces are featured on the ABRSM Viola syllabus from 2024 -an interesting footnote and fun fact for every piece Kathy and David Blackwell both studied music at the University of Edinburgh. Kathy continued with studies at the University of Oxford before following a career in string teaching and writing educational music. David has worked in music publishing and has composed and arranged a wide range of music from choral and organ compositions to educational music for strings, piano and a variety of other instruments. Together they have written the award-winning String Time series published by Oxford University Press. They have twice won the UK's Music Industries Association award for Best Education Publication and in 2017 they received an ESTA UK award in recognition of exceptional services to string teaching
£13.12
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Viola Mix 2: 20 new arrangements, ABRSM Grades 1 to 2
Viola Mix is an original series of new arrangements for viola. Book 2 offers attractive repertoire at Grades 1 to 2 in a wide variety of styles. Well-known music includes 'La donna e` mobile' from Rigoletto and 'The Hippopotamus' by Flanders and Swann. There are also lots of new tunes to be explored, such as 'Pierrot and Pierrette' by Amy Beach and the traditional Ghanaian song 'Senwa dedende'. The series has been compiled by string specialists Kathy and David Blackwell and covers the musical and technical elements of the early grades in three progressive volumes. Many of the arrangements are featured on the ABRSM Viola syllabus from 2024 and, in addition, all are ideal choices for Performance Grade exams. There are piano accompaniments for every piece, and viola accompaniments and guitar chords for many pieces, providing useful flexibility for students and teachers. Key features of the series -new arrangements of repertoire spanning many cultures and styles, in three progressive volumes at Grades Initial to 3 -accompaniments for piano, viola and guitar -a rich source of repertoire for a concert or exam -many of the pieces are featured on the ABRSM Viola syllabus from 2024 -an interesting footnote and fun fact for every piece Kathy and David Blackwell both studied music at the University of Edinburgh. Kathy continued with studies at the University of Oxford before following a career in string teaching and writing educational music. David has worked in music publishing and has composed and arranged a wide range of music from choral and organ compositions to educational music for strings, piano and a variety of other instruments. Together they have written the award-winning String Time series published by Oxford University Press. They have twice won the UK's Music Industries Association award for Best Education Publication and in 2017 they received an ESTA UK award in recognition of exceptional services to string teaching.
£13.97
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