Catherine Bracegirdle

October 29, 2024

Grade 4

Sonatina in A minor Benda Grade 4 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

October 29, 2024

Grade 4

Benda’s Sonatina in A minor is an exciting and exhilarating piece to play with its constant changes of mood and style.

Catherine Bracegirdle

September 24, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Study in A minor Op. 47 No. 3 Heller ABRSM Grade 3 1978

Catherine Bracegirdle

September 24, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Study in A minor Op. 47 No. 3 Heller ABRSM Grade 3 1978

A deceptively simple piece that demands of the player the ability to constantly change approach and thinking.

Catherine Bracegirdle

September 13, 2024

Grade 4

Romance in G Op. 52 no. 4 Grade 4 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

September 13, 2024

Grade 4

A lovely delicate and expressive piece that requires considerable skill in the playing of the melodic line which contains many ornaments.

Catherine Bracegirdle

September 12, 2024

Grade 4

Ballade Burgmuller Grade 4 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

September 12, 2024

Grade 4

An exciting and flamboyant piece that requires of the player the technical ability to play semiquaver patterns at speed with evenness and assurance.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 29, 2024

Grade 7 Resources

Grade 7 Scale lists

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 29, 2024

Grade 7 Resources

Here are two ABRSM Grade 7 Scale lists.

Grade 7 Rotation List

Grade 7 Scale List

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 4

Sonatina in B flat Handel Grade 4 ABRSM 1999 – 2000

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 4

Another lovely piece written by Handel.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Rushing River Melody Bober and Glori Goranson Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 – 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Rushing River Melody Bober and Glori Goranson Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 – 2024

The title of this piece is wonderfully illustrated with its rippling triplet patterns juxtaposed with spacious chordal patterns culminating in a very satisfying ending.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Thames Sunrise Janet and Allan Bullard Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Thames Sunrise Janet and Allan Bullard Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

This piece beautifully illustrates its title with its rippling melodic patterns and chordal patterns making it a very satisfying piece to play.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

The Spanish Guitar William Gillock Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

The Spanish Guitar William Gillock Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A wonderfully vibrant and exciting piece with its constant changes and varied dynamics and articulation

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 2 continued

The Cuckoo Miroslaw Gasieniec Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 – 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 2 continued

The Cuckoo Miroslaw Gasieniec Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 – 2024

A stunningly beautiful piece with its winsome bird calls interspersed with moments of sheer exquisiteness and grace.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Vivace Reinecke Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 3, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Vivace Reinecke Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

This could be a challenging piece for some players with its constant changes and unpredictable patterns. Even so, once mastered, it is a rewarding piece to play.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Latin Laughter Jane Sebba Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Latin Laughter Jane Sebba Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

An infectious and fun piece with its syncopated rhythms and unexpected twists and turns.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 2 continued

Kangding Love Song Trad. Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 2 continued

Kangding Love Song Trad. Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A beautifully poignant song that requires of the player the ability to control the dynamics within a quiet range, as well as skill with tone-matching.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Harmony of the Angels Op. 100 No. 21 Burgmuller Grade 3 ABRSM 2017 – 2018

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 3 continued

Harmony of the Angels Op. 100 No. 21 Burgmuller Grade 3 ABRSM 2017 – 2018

One of Burgmuller’s lovely pieces from his Opus 100.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 4

Grandmama tells a Chost Story Kullak Grade 4 ABRSM 1995

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 4

Without a doubt a particularly memorable piece with its sudden changes of dynamics and melodic content.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Fontanna Agnieszka Lasko Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Fontanna Agnieszka Lasko Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A delightful piece that requires a thoughtful and delicate performance with considerable control of the dynamics and attention to the tone-matching.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 2 continued

Dinosaur Don't Sarah Knonesnci Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 2, 2024

Grade 2 continued

Dinosaur Don't Sarah Knonesnci Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

What an amazing piece this is with its dramatic flourishes and suspenseful moments. The player would benefit from creating a story to accompany the piece.