Catherine Bracegirdle November 12, 2024 Grade 3 continued Sonatina in B flat, No. 8 from 12 Sonatinas, Op. 4 Wesley ABRSM Grade 3 2005 - 2006 Catherine Bracegirdle November 12, 2024 Grade 3 continued An elegant and stately piece that has reminiscent touches of Mozart and Handel with its cheerful melody and satisfying cadential points.
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 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 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 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 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 December 16, 2020 Grade 3 Comments on some of the pieces of the Grade 3 ABRSM exam syllabus 2021 - 2022 Catherine Bracegirdle December 16, 2020 Grade 3 Comments on some of the pieces in the ABRSM Grade 3 Piano Exam 2021 – 22
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.
