Catherine Bracegirdle October 18, 2023 Grade 2 continued Air in D minor Grade 2 Purcell ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle October 18, 2023 Grade 2 continued A beautiful and elegant Minuet (although called an Air) that requires an appropriate tempo that imbues the music with grandeur and space.
Catherine Bracegirdle October 18, 2023 Grade 1 Minuet in A minor Purcell Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle October 18, 2023 Grade 1 An elegant and slightly mournful minuet that projects an aura of restraint but contains, at times, some surprising melodic material.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 3 Hornpipe Purcell Grade 2/3 (from Getting to Grade 2) & Trinity 1993 - 1996 Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 3 A lively and energetic piece that has considerable variation and interest packed into a few bars.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 1 Gavotte Handel Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 1 A stately and dignified dance which has a number of intricacies and details that must be observed.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 20, 2022 Grade 1 Bourree Graupner GWC 827 Grade 1 ABRSM 1999 - 2000 Catherine Bracegirdle August 20, 2022 Grade 1 A charming and dainty piece, that even when louder dynamics are used does not lose its elegant and graceful character.
Catherine Bracegirdle June 7, 2022 Grade 2 Gigue à l’Angloise, (6th movt from Partita in G, TWV 32:1) Telemann Grade 2 ABRSM 2019 – 2020 Catherine Bracegirdle June 7, 2022 Grade 2 A lively and energetic piece that requires a certain degree of flair and aplomb.
Catherine Bracegirdle June 5, 2022 Grade 2 Air (Hornpipe) in D minor HWV 461 Handel Grade 2 ABRSM 2019 - 2020 Catherine Bracegirdle June 5, 2022 Grade 2 This hornpipe, which contains a variety of rhythmic details, syncopation and melodic details, is a satisfying piece to play.
Catherine Bracegirdle May 8, 2022 Grade 2 Musette in D BWV Anh. 126 Anon. from Anna Magdalena Book Grade 2 2019 - 2020 Catherine Bracegirdle May 8, 2022 Grade 2 This bold, lively and vigorous piece, containing many areas of contrast, will engage the player.
Catherine Bracegirdle January 13, 2022 Grade 4 Sarabande from Suite in E minor Buxtehude Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022 Catherine Bracegirdle January 13, 2022 Grade 4 A serenely beautiful piece containing a melancholic character, poise and melodies which are haunting and elegiac.
Catherine Bracegirdle October 19, 2021 Grade 2 Minuet in A Elisabetta de Gambarini Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022 Catherine Bracegirdle October 19, 2021 Grade 2 An elegant and graceful minuet that will be a rewarding playing and performing experience.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 25, 2021 Grade 5 Grade 5 ABRSM Baroque examination pieces Catherine Bracegirdle August 25, 2021 Grade 5 A list of some of the Baroque pieces that have been in the ABRSM Grade 5 syllabus over a number of years.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 18, 2021 Grade 4 Grade 4 ABRSM Baroque examination pieces Catherine Bracegirdle August 18, 2021 Grade 4 A list of some of the Baroque Grade 4 pieces that have been in the ABRSM Grade 4 piano syllabus over a nubmer of years.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 14, 2021 Grade 3 Grade 3 ABRSM Baroque examination pieces Catherine Bracegirdle August 14, 2021 Grade 3 A list of some of the Baroque pieces that have been in the ABRSM Grade 3 piano syllabus over a number of years.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 6, 2021 Grade 2 Grade 2 ABRSM Baroque examination pieces Catherine Bracegirdle August 6, 2021 Grade 2 A list of some of the Baroque pieces that have been in the ABRSM Grade 2 piano syllabus over a number of years.
Catherine Bracegirdle July 20, 2021 Grade 1 Grade 1 ABRSM Baroque Examination pieces Catherine Bracegirdle July 20, 2021 Grade 1 A list of some of the Baroque pieces that have been used in the ABRSM Grade 1 examination syllabus.
Catherine Bracegirdle March 18, 2021 Grade 3 Gavotte in G HWV 491 Handel Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022 Catherine Bracegirdle March 18, 2021 Grade 3 A satisfying piece to play with its strong harmony, energetic rhythm and beautiful melodic lines.
Catherine Bracegirdle November 16, 2020 Grade 2 Impertinence HWV 494 Handel Grade 2 ABRSM Catherine Bracegirdle November 16, 2020 Grade 2 This piece was last in the ABRSM syllabus in 2015 - 2016. Its cheerful and energetic character continues to ensure that this piece remains popular amongst those learning the piano.
