Catherine Bracegirdle

December 10, 2024

Grade 4

Allegretto First movement Sonatina in G, Op. 36 No. 2 Clementi Grade 4 1999-2000 & 2017-2018

Catherine Bracegirdle

December 10, 2024

Grade 4

A bright and lively piece with its relentless optimism and energy that any player would enjoy learning and playing.

Catherine Bracegirdle

December 7, 2024

Grade 4

Allegro assai Third movement from Sonata in G Benda Grade 4 2025 - 2026 & 2009 - 2010

Catherine Bracegirdle

December 7, 2024

Grade 4

An extremely fun and satisfying piece to play that is energetic and engaging in character.

Catherine Bracegirdle

December 6, 2024

Grade 4

Arietta Op. 12 No. 1 Grieg ABRSM Grade 4 1966, 2001-2002 & 2019-2020

Catherine Bracegirdle

December 6, 2024

Grade 4

An analysis of one of the most sublime pieces of music written for the piano.

Catherine Bracegirdle

November 30, 2024

ABRSM Miscellaneous

ABRSM 1919 Advanced Grade List A publication

Catherine Bracegirdle

November 30, 2024

ABRSM Miscellaneous

Catherine Bracegirdle

November 12, 2024

Grade 3 continued

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

Catherine Bracegirdle

November 12, 2024

Grade 3 continued

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

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

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 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.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 1, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Beauty and the Beast Alan Merken Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 1, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Beauty and the Beast Alan Merken Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

A lovely piece that requires control of the dynamics and tone-matching throughout.

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 1, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Sonatina Dennis Alexander Grade 1 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

July 1, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Sonatina Dennis Alexander Grade 1 2023 - 2024

An elegant and delightful piece that is satisfying and rewarding to play requiring attention to detail and evenness of the quaver patterns.

Catherine Bracegirdle

June 24, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Virginia Hall Shruthi Rajasekar Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

Catherine Bracegirdle

June 24, 2024

Grade 1 continued

Virginia Hall Shruthi Rajasekar Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024

An amazingly descriptive piece which will benefit from the creation of a story to accompany it.

Catherine Bracegirdle

March 11, 2024

Grade 1

Melody in C No. 21 from A. B. C. du Piano Le Couppey Grade 1 ABRSM 1999 – 2000

Catherine Bracegirdle

March 11, 2024

Grade 1

A delightful piece with its murmuring L.H. patterns which support a lovely R.H. melodic line. It requires of the player an ability to control the dynamics at a lower range as well as skill in tone-matching.

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