November 12, 2024

Sonatina in B flat, No. 8 from 12 Sonatinas, Op. 4 Wesley ABRSM Grade 3 2005 - 2006

November 12, 2024

An elegant and stately piece that has reminiscent touches of Mozart and Handel with its cheerful melody and satisfying cadential points.

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 2019 - 2020

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.