Your favourite ABRSM piano exam pieces-Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Pianists will find an appealing mix of repertoire while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Piano exam pieces from Grades 1 to 8. Book 3 features popular pieces previously set on ABRSM Grades 5 and 6. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics like Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 or Haydn's Vivace assai . Plus we've included background information and new ideas for exploring the music. Encore is perfect for: Developing skills and technique between grades. Sourcing music for a concert or recital Learning or playing for fun away from the exam format. Adults returning toPiano playing looking for approachable repertoire they'll recognise. For teachers we've made sure that the content is perfectly balanced at every level. For quick reference each piece has a note highlighting skills to focus on. Encore is packed full of music that will: Motivate students - all the pieces have been chosen for their ongoing popular appeal. Form a bank of rich content so you can pick and choose pieces to help each student improve. Introduce new skills and techniques to prepare exam candidates for the next level. Whether you're working through our exams playing informally or planning a performance Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again. Gedike Miniature in D Minor is included on ABRSM Piano Grade 5 Syllabus 2107-2018 Cornick's Modulations is included on ABRSM Piano Grade 6 Syllabus 2107-2018

Thirty-three dances by composer Schubert is published within 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. Published within the Signature' Series a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars including informative introductions and performance notes ... a splendid teaching/recreational album.' Music Teacher

The Guitar Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the ABRSM exam experience: it gives students a goal to work towards and a certificate on the day - something to be really proud of. Candidates play three short tunes from memory as well as choosing two pieces to play (one of which can be a duet). There are then four listening games to complete. The Guitar Prep Test book has been completely refreshed for use from January 2019 onwards with five new pieces (including two duets) three short tunes and examples of listening games to help candidates prepare. With easy-to-follow instructions and entertaining illustrations preparing for the Guitar Prep Test hasnever been more fun!

1. Initial Level Teacher's Book & CD-Jazz Works is a brand new collection of compositions for jazz ensembles at three levels. For each level there are eight original pieces in a challenging range of styles with parts for C Bb Eb and bass-clef instruments and for a rhythm section of piano guitar bass and drums. A comprehensive guide to teaching Jazz to Ensembles the Jazz Works series is an exciting collection of jazz repertoire for classrooms and concerts at three progressive levels - Initial Intermediate and Advanced. This Teacher's Book and CD accompanies the Initial level book and contains Notes on improvisation and jazz style A step-by-step guide to directing and rehearsing a jazz ensemble A booklet of detailed performance and rehearsal notes on each of the eight pieces in the Score Edition. The CD features complete performances of each piece by a professional jazz ensemble. The Score Edition contains the fullscore a set of four solo parts and parts for a rhythm section. These may be photocopied allowing for flexible ensemble playing. This is an all-embracing series for jazz ensembles full of useful advice on how to teach jazz. Well laid out with clear explanations and illustrations these books contain everything to help directors teachers and performers get the best out of the pieces.

Mozart's Sonata in A minor 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. An early Keyboard sonata edited for the ABRSM by Stanley Sadie. Fingering and performance notes by Denis Matthews.

Brahms' Three Intermezzos 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. This volume contains three colourful and rich intermezzos by great German romantic Johannes Brahms. These Drei Intermezzo were composed in 1892 and display an extremely wide emotional range so that they are often deemed to be some of the finest character pieces written in the 19th century. This Associated Board of the Royal School of Music edition has been effectively edited and annotated by Howard Ferguson.

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. Eighteen pieces of Grade 3-4 standard edited for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson. Includes works by Frescobaldi J.S. Bach Robert Schumann and Tchaikovsky.

A useful anthology of short and easy trumpet pieces covering a variety of styles and moods. From the cantabile 'Serenade' and melodic 'Romance' to the foot-tapping 'Calypso' and 'Trumpet Rag' young players will find a piece for every occasion and will enjoy learning them too! Ten easy pieces with Piano accompaniment.

Easier Piano Pieces 48-Although little known today Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) was a noted Czech composer of his time. Perhaps the most fascinating of his piano works is the extensive collection of 376 highly individual miniatures entitled 'Moods Impressions and Souvenirs' dedicated to his mistress. This album contains 26 of the easier pieces together with two others. Although little known today Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) was a noted Czech composer of his time much influenced by Schumann Listzt and Wagner. Perhaps the most fascinating of his piano works is the extensive collection of 376 highly individual miniatures entitled Moods Impressions and Souvenirs dedicated to his mistress. This album contains 26 of the easier pieces together with two others. ‘A pleasing and varied collection of pieces’ Music Teacher ‘There is much Bohemian charm melody and colour with most of the pieces in a gentle pastoral mood...’ Piano Journal

These books of studies provide invaluable practice material for the building of technique. They offer useful note-reading practice within the positions indicated and the second set also examines various bowing techniques. A second set of Easy Progressive Studies for Viola by Herbert Kinsey. These studies published by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music provide invaluable practice material for the building of bowing technique. It also provides much useful note-reading practice within the positions indicated. Each exercise is clearly marked with the technique or skill that you are practicing.

A charming suite of five pieces for the young player carefully written for this level with no extremes at either end of the instrument and no necessity for alternative fingerings. Effective in performance the pieces are great fun to play requiring good breath control thoughtful intonation clear articulation and a pleasing tone. A charming suite of five pieces for the young player carefully written for this level with no extremes at either end of the instrument and no necessity for alternative fingerings great fun to play the pieces require good breath control thoughtful intonation clear articulation and a pleasing tone

Eleven easy pieces-A delightful collection in two progressive volumes providing invaluable extra teaching material for young players who have just begun to master their instruments. Pupils will enjoy the variety of moods and styles within the collection and the charming interplay between clarinet and piano. A collection of eleven easy pieces for clarinet by Michael Rose covering a variety of styles. Suitable for grades 1-3. Includes piano accompaniment.

24 pieces for young pianists Prep Test Level to Grade 1-Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists offering a rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence and musical skills. The fun engaging pieces are designed to capture the imagination of young learners providing invaluable teaching repertoire that children will love to play. ABRSM's Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists offering a rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence and musical skills. Piano Star Book 3 moves from Prep Test level towards Grade 1 and includes compositions by Alan Bullard David Blackwell Peter Gritton Mike Cornick Mark Tanner John Madden Karen Marshall Andrew Eales Edmund Jolliffe Nikki Iles and Nancy Litten. Key features of the series: Solo pieces plus a number of duets A rich mix of musical styles with techniques introduced progressively Fun extension activities Beautifully illustrated

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. Twenty-two pieces for Cello with Piano accompaniment. Time Pieces For Cello contains a selection of terrific works that span almost three and a half centuries.

The Cat Fugue' Kp. 30 & Kp. 41 58 93 417-Scarlatti's Five Fugues 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. Including informative introductions and performance notes. These are the only 5 surviving Harpsichord fugues from Scarlatti and they have been collected together in this wonderful volume by Richard Jones.

Music through the Ages in 3 Volumes-Time Pieces is an exciting series of repertoire which explores the wealth of music written 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. Time Pieces is an exciting series of repertoire which explores the wealth of music written 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 too. This series allows the pupil to get a real feel for the different styles of music through time and will prove an invaluable varied source of further study and recital repertoire.

This attractive set of three contrasted recital pieces - with the elegant 'Pavane' the sweetly lyrical 'Ayre' and the jaunty and energetic 'Rigaudon' - will make a welcome addition to the flute repertoire. An attractive set of three contrasted recital pieces all of which display an awareness of the technical requirements of the instrument at this level.

Easier Piano Pieces 84-Following on from the success of Rhythm and Rag Haughton wrote this second album of the series (see EPP75 and Rhythm and Rag for Trumpet and Clarinet). A superb collection of simple and tuneful pieces in various jazz styles pianists will love the cheerful 'Bread and Butter' rag and the authentic jazz feel of 'Little Girl'. Easier Piano Pieces Vol.84. 17 pieces in various popular styles.

Beethoven's Piano Sonata in E 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. Beethoven’ supreme skill and dramatic creativity are demonstrated again in Sonata In E Flat Major For Piano Op.27 No.1 completed in 1802. In part instigated by the onset of his deafness and rejection Beethoven moved away from the traditional movement structure of the Sonata and titled each one Sonata Quasi una Fantasia (Sonata in the form of a fantasia). It is a more continuous whole the changes of tempo and mood occurring within movements and it has a more fluid approach to key thematic development and form. Written for Solo Piano Op.27 No.1 is deceptively difficult at first seeming playful and childish but becoming more formidable as itprogresses.

Music through the Ages in 2 Volumes-A two-volume anthology presenting attractive repertoire for oboe and piano from the sixteenth century to the present day. Each volume presents the pieces in chronological order and prints the year in which they were written giving a feel of different styles of music through time. Fifteen pieces of grades 4-6 standard for Oboe and Piano accompaniment. Includes work from Purcell to modern day.