Schumann's Kinderscenen 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. This edition of 'Scenes From Childhood' prepared and annotated for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson.

Grades 4-5-These books contain characterful and approachable original compositions for violin and piano. Within each is a contrast of styles and moods indicated by the descriptive titles and imaginative and adventurous players will find plenty to test their technical and interpretational abilities. Contains characterful and approachable original compositions for violin and piano. Has a contrast of styles and moods. Imaginative and adventurous players will find plenty to test their technical and interpretational abilities.

A useful anthology of short and easy trombone pieces covering a variety of styles and moods including a boisterous 'Hornpipe' and sweet sounding 'Canzonetta'. Pleasantly melodic and well written for the instrument the volume will be a welcome addition to the trombone repertory at this level. Separate bass clef and treble clef parts are provided. Michael Rose’s Trombonist’s Ten is a superb collection of original compositions and is part of the ABRSM syllabus. Included are ten easy trombone pieces covering a variety of styles and genres all pleasantly melodic and well written for the instrument. This useful anthology is ideal for building technique and providing enjoyment- the most necessary requirement for learning. There are separate bass clef and treble clef parts provided to be as flexible as possible whilst maintaining the spirit of each piece. This volume will be a welcome addition to the trombone repertory at this early level.

cloth boards-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. The works featured here are a selection of some of Mozart's amazing sonatas edited by Stanley Sadie and Denis Matthews. This hardback book published within the Signature Series is a collection of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works which have been prepared from original sources by leading scholars. They include informative introductions and performance notes.

A five-volume graded anthology of short piano pieces from the Romantic era. As well as featuring the great German composers from the period this collection includes works by Rimsky-Korsakov Moszkowski Glazunov Albeniz Granados Delius and many others. 24 pieces of Grade 6 standard for Piano edited for the ABRSM by Lionel Salter.

Music through the Ages-A three-volume graded anthology presenting attractive and lively repertoire for cello and piano from the sixteenth century to the present day. The pieces are presented chronologically within each volume and all include the year in which they were written so you can map your journey through time. The second book in a three-volume anthology providing a graded selection of well-crafted and idiomatic arrangements as well as some original pieces for cello and piano. For Grade 2-3 standard.

Ten of Mendelssohn's 'Songs without Words' expertly arranged by top clarinettists Thea King and Alan Frank building on the song-like qualities of the original piano pieces. The variety of content in Mendelssohn's eight volumes are reflected in this volume. An ideal source for familiar recital material. Ten of Mendelssohn's Songs without Words' expertly arranged by top clarinettists Thea King and Alan Frank building on the song-like qualities of the original piano pieces the variety of content in Mendelssohn's eight volumes are reflected in this volume an ideal source for familiar recital material.

Grades 5-6-This collection of 19 pieces in two volumes was specifically commissioned to provide useful core material for ABRSM's Flute syllabus. The appealing variety of rhythms and styles and the progressive introduction of new technical accomplishments throughout the two volumes will provide invaluable repertoire-building material from Grades 3-6. New Pieces for Flute Book II A collection of pieces specifically commissioned by the Associated Board to provide useful core material for its flute syllabus. Variety of rhythms styles and moods and the progressive introduction of new technical accomplishments will provide invaluable repertoire-building material for teachers Contents: Joseph Horovitz Arabesque Stephen Dodgson Circus-Pony Christopher Brown Dance John Hall Pan Pastoral Timothy Baxter Pastorale Christopher Brown Pastorale John A.N. Lambert Perpetuum Mobile Bryan Kelly Prélude Francais Timothy Baxter Rondino Richard Stoker Scherzando

Easier Piano Pieces 46-William Alwyn (1905-1985) was an English composer most noted for his five symphonies and over sixty film scores. The three piano collections in this album contain some delightful and colourful character pieces. Particularly well written for young players they provide useful repertoire for the development and extension of the pianist's technique. William Alwyn (1905-1985) was an English composer most noted for his five symphonies and over sixty film scores. The three piano collections in this album contain some delightful and colourful character pieces. They are particularly well written for young players and also useful repertoire for the development and extension of the pianist’s technique. They were originally composed as examination pieces in the 1920's and 1930's.

Piano Mix is packed full of brilliant music that has been specially arranged for easy piano. From the orchestra to the opera and from folk to jazz it's a whirlwind of styles from centuries ago through to the present day. In Piano Mix 2 the pieces are mostly at Grade 2 standard and ordered by difficulty to help pianists progress to Grade 3. Compiled and edited by David Blackwell Piano Mix 2 is packed full of brilliant music that has been specially arranged for Easy Piano. Featuring a diverse range of styles and genres from centuries ago to the present day to help pianists progress from Grades 2 to 3. The repertoire in Piano Mix 2 reflects the type of music in the ABRSM Piano syllabuses. In Piano Mix 2 the pieces are mostly at Grade 1 standard helping pianists progress to Grade 2 towards the end of the book. The series has been compiled and edited by David Blackwell with arrangements by Alan Bullard NikkiIles Christopher Norton and Tim Richards to name a few. Every arrangement is enjoyable to play because it fits well under the pianist's hands while remaining faithful to the original work. Well-known music includes 19th-century favourites Scheherazade and the Trout ballet music from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and The Muppets theme tune . There are also lots of unsung melodies to be discovered like China's Kangding Love Song and a traditional Scottish piece called Roaring Jelly . From the Orchestra to the opera and from folk to jazz there's a world of music at your fingertips! Jupiter is included in ABRSM Piano Grade 2 syllabus 2017-2018

Three new compositions by Stephen Dodgson have been added to four of his pieces previously set for ABRSM examinations to make an attractive suite. With the exception of Nos. 5 and 6 all the pieces can be played in first position though there are opportunities for higher position-work. Three new compositions by Stephen Dodgson have been added to four of his pieces previously set for Associated Board examinations to make an attractive suite all of the pieces can be played in first position with the exception of numbers 5 and 6 ‘A warm welcome to both the Ridout Seascapes and the Dodgson Miniatures... The Dodgson Miniatures are more individual and rather more difficult with an amusing “Humoresque” a plangent “In the Phrygian Mode” and a clearly phrased dance which introduces G flats (as well as using F sharps). They are playable without being predictable.’ Music Teacher

Brahm's Four 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. Completed during Brahm's summer stay at Ischl in 1893.

Short Pieces and 'Harmonious Blacksmith' Air & Variations-Handel's Selected Keyboard Works have been 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. 21 short pieces and 'Harmonious Blacksmith' Air and Variations edited and annotated by Richard Jones. Part of ABRSM's Signature Series this is an authoritative performing edition prepared from original sources by leading scholars and includes informative introductions and performance notes.

First published over fifty years ago this imaginative series of studies is as useful and relevant now as it ever has been. Each volume has studies composed by well known and lesser known composers and is carefully graded to offer a variety of keys time signatures textures and tempi. Seventeen studies for dexterity and technique including works by Le Couppey Carl Czerny and Stephen Heller.

Easier Piano Pieces 71-Daniel Gottlob Turk (1750-1813) was responsible for the most influential keyboard tutor of its day the monumental Klavierschule. He also wrote these two books of pieces to accompany it. Progressing from simple two-part pieces to more complex works practising various aspects of technique the albums provide excellent material for early grades. 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. 'Musical quality: Outstanding.’ Piano Quarterly

A collection of pieces which have been set for ABRSM's piano exams over the years. Available in three series each containing five graded volumes and reflecting the wide variety of pieces on the syllabuses. The series concentrate on the baroque and romantic sections of the syllabus. Fourteen pieces from Domenico Scarlatti to Max Reger edited by Howard Ferguson.

18 Pieces for Brass Grades 1-3-Shining Brass is an exciting series of graded repertoire pieces and studies that can be played by any brass instrument. This series features two volumes catering for Grades 1-3 and Grades 4 & 5 each containing specially commissioned pieces. ABRSM Shining Brass is an exciting series of graded repertoire pieces and studies that can be played by any brass instrument. Shining Brass Book 1 contains 18 pieces in a variety of attractive styles specially commissioned from seven of the finest composers of brass music writing today. Key features Two pieces from each of Lists A B and C of Grades 1-3 of the ABRSM 2013 syllabus for Eb Horn Baritone Euphonium and Tuba A single part book that can be used by treble and bass clef brass including Eb Tuba

Easier Piano Pieces 42-Of the three known compositions of Richard Jones only one is devoted to keyboard music: Suits or setts of Lessons for the Harpsichord or Spinnet published around 1732. The various pieces from these suites which have been selected for this album of moderate difficulty are tuneful and provide an invaluable compendium of 18th-century dance forms. Of the three known compositions of Richard Jones who was leader of the orchestra at the Drury Lane Theatre in London only one is devoted to keyboard music: Suits or setts of Lessons for the Harpsichord or Spinnet published about 1732. the various pieces from these suites which have been selected for this album of moderate difficulty are particularly tuneful. an invaluable compendium of 18th-century dance forms and rhythms.

Chris Allen's highly successful collection of sixty studies for solo clarinet in two books responds to the need for studies which provide students at all levels with instructive yet appealing material. Written in a modern style but without abandoning formal structure they are slightly 'off-beat' both rhythmically and harmonically. The aim of these studies is to provide students with instructive material written in a modern style but without abandoning formal structure. Book 1 contains material suitable for Grades 1-5.

Beethoven's Piano Sonata in A flat 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. Composed between 1821-1822 this Sonata was written as Beethoven was suffering the first bouts of the illness that would take his life six years later. There is a certain sense of darkness throughout the music but this is transformed into a glorious and even euphoric mood by the end of the Sonata.