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. Ten pieces from the Renaissance to the late Romantic period. Edited for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson. Includes works by Domenico Scarlatti Schubert and Dvorak.

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. A selection of studies by Chris Allen written in a modern style- slightly off-beat' both rhythmically and harmonically but without abandoning formal structure. Book 2 in this series is suitable for students between Grade 6 onwards.

teacher's & pupil's copies combined-This workbook provides an essential introduction to ABRSM's Practical Musicianship exams Grades 6-8. A number of practice tests are provided for each of the tests illustrating the range of the questions and offering important practice material. In addition useful preparatory information and exercises are given where appropriate.

including the unfinished works-Schubert's Complete Pianoforte Sonatas 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. This edition annotated and fingered for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson.

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. Short Romantic Pieces for piano edited by Lionel Salter. The pieces included in this collection are suitable for pianists of grade 5 standard. Includes works by Grieg Schumann Delius and MacDowell.

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. Eleven pieces for Piano edited by Howard Ferguson for the ABRSM. Includes works by Arne Mozart Chopin and Liszt.

Easier Piano Pieces 02-Tchaikovsky sub-titled this collection first published in 1878 '24 easy pieces (a 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. Easier Piano Pieces Vol.2. Edited by Howard Ferguson. 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.

Liszt's Twenty-one Short Piano Pieces 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. Since most of Liszt’s vast output of piano music both original and arranged was obviously intended for the virtuoso it's easy to forget that he also wrote short and beautiful pieces which are technically undemanding. Moreover many of these are far more interesting musically than the typically brilliant works. By way of introducing this less familiar side of a great keyboard composer this edition offers twenty-one non-virtuoso pieces that he wrote between the ages of 38 and 74. They are arranged roughly in chronological order and prepared from original sources by leading scholars including informative introductions and performance notes. This book comprisescollections of pieces which include: Consolations Six Pieces S.172; Vier Kleine Klavierstucke (Four Short Piano Pieces) S.192; and Funf Ungarische Volkslieder (Five Hungarian Folksongs) S.245.

Mozart's Fantasy and Sonata in C 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. Fantasy and Sonata in C Minor are essentially two separate works but are invariably performed as part of a set having originally been paired together by the composer in what was an unusual coupling of works. The formal freedom of the fantasia allowed Mozart to create a particularly expressive example of keyboard music that is in stark contrast to the limitations of the more traditional forms. The Fantasia in C Minor K.475 unfolds in four parts each change of tempo signalling the introduction and development of new material. It is a wonderful and pleasing work with an unmistakable improvisational undertone that draws on Mozart’s most inventive andcreative talents displaying his supreme and consummate ability as composer and pianist. Sonata in C Minor K.457 as is typical of his compositions in C minor is a personal work but not sombre or morose as there is intensity and a sense of drama. A moving and expressive work that is accentuated by the preceding Fantasia. 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 and forms part of the ABRSM syllabus.

Easier Piano Pieces 64-This album combines two sets of pieces for beginners at the piano by Sir George Dyson and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. Both notable teachers these tuneful pieces are particularly well written for young players and will help develop and extend the pianist's technique. This album combines two sets of pieces for beginners at the piano by Sir George Dyson and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford both notable teachers. These tuneful pieces are particularly well written for young players and will help develop and extend the pianist’s technique.

Easier Piano Pieces 62-Eduard Schutt (1856-1933) was born and brought up in St Petersburg but spent most of his working life in Vienna. He composed a great many poetic and melodious miniatures for piano from which some of the most expressive and colourful have been selected for this album. Eduard Schütt (1856-1933) was born and brought up in St Petersburg but spent most of his working life in Vienna. He composed a great many poetic and melodious miniatures for piano from which some of the most expressive and colourful have been selected for this album. ‘The music is charming expressive and pleasantly recreational in character.’ Music Teacher

A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading-Joining the Dots is designed to improve students' skills in reading music at sight enabling them to perform new music with confidence. The books feature short creative exercises which help students to develop their ability to read music more quickly and easily both in exams and when learning new pieces. Joining the Dots offers guitarists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5 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 improvisation exercises in which students canexplore musical ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key longer solo pieces and some duets and trios for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

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. 24 studies selected by the ABRSM for the improvement of finger dexterity and phrasing. Includes works by Czerny Dunhill and Lemoine.

Easier Piano Pieces 78-An anthology of easy pieces from the last 40 years of the 17th century. The sources are the most important keyboard collections published in England between 1663 and 1702. These charming pieces provide an ideal introduction to English music of the period and are well-adapted to the requirements of beginners and elementary keyboard players. An anthology of easy pieces from the last forty years of the 17th century: the post-Restoration period which was dominated by the outstanding figure of Henry Purcell. The sources are the most important keyboard collections published in England between 1663 and 1702. These charming pieces provide an ideal introduction to English music of the period and are well-adapted technically to the requirements of beginners and elementary keyboard players.

Mozart's Sonata in C 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. Mozart's Sonata in C K.545 for Piano Solo

17 pieces in lighter styles for piano-This second volume of tuneful pieces at a level of around Grades 3 to 4 explores a range of popular styles from beguine to ragtime and from jazz waltz to boogie. So whether you're looking for a lively stomp or something rather more reflective this finger jogging collection is an absolute must! Following on from his highly successful first collection of catchy but very easy tunes Stephen Duro sets the fingers walking once more with More Finger Jogging Boogie. This second volume of tuneful pieces at a level of Grades 3 to 4 again explores a range of popular styles from beguine to ragtime and from jazz waltz to boogie. So whether you're looking for a lively stomp or something rather more reflective this finger jogging collection is an absolute must!

Grieg's Thirty-eight Pianoforte Pieces 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. Grieg's Thirty-eight Pianoforte Pieces 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.

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's Piano Sonata No. 26 in E Flat ‘Les Adieux’ was written around the spring of 1809 when the French army attacked Vienna and Beethoven's friend patron and pupil Archduke Rudolph was forced to flee the city for many months. Beethoven wrote the words ‘On the departure of His Majesty the revered Archduke Rudolph’ in French at the head of the score of this most recent project Op. 81a. The first published edition of the Sonata from 1811 also has titles at the head of each of the sonata’s three movements: ‘Les Adieux’ (The Farewell) ‘L’Absence’ (The Absence) and ‘Le Retour’ (The Return) but it is not known as to whether these titles were inserted at Beethoven’sdirections or if they were added by the Publisher. Whatever the case may be there can be no doubt that Les Adieux is genuine evidence of one friend's care for another and it is no surprise that the piece is better known for its titles than for its magnificent music.

A collection of the keyboard music of the period 1600-1750 offering a fairly representative selection of the forms styles and composers of that period. Provides both scholarly performing editions and sources of enlightenment on performance conventions. Edited by Dr Richard Jones a leading Bach scholar. An introduction to the Baroque style with thirteen advanced pieces fully annotated and with performing notes. Edited by Richard Jones. Includes works by Frescobaldi J.S. Bach Rameau and Scarlatti.

Nine tuneful pieces for the young bass player. The pieces are in distinct styles - for example waltz ragtime and a hornpipe with a nod towards Handel - and are extremely attractive to learn and play. Nine tuneful pieces by Michael Rose for the young bass player. These superb tunes are in distinct styles including waltz ragtime and a hornpipe with a nod towards Handel. All pieces also include full Piano accompaniments and are ideal for early recitals and festivals. ABRSM Double Bass Syllabus