ABRSM – Grade 1 – 7 Teaching notes on piano exam pieces 2011 & 2012

These notes contain through guidance on all the pieces for ABRSM’s 2011 and 2012 piano syllabus, grades 1-7.

Key features:

• gives advice on how to prepare each piece to achieve a secure and musical performance.
• Offers detailed information on what examiners are looking for to gain the best results.
• Suggests practical solutions for the potential problems encountered when learning new techniques
• encourages a fresh, imaginative approach to playing
• written by highly-experienced piano teachers and senior ABRSM examiners
• provides an introduction with general advice on matters such as tempo, pedaling and ornaments.

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