Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies, ABRSM Grade 1

Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies, ABRSM Grade 1This book contains fifteen pieces from ABRSMs Grade 1 Percussion syllabus from 2020, with five pieces from the repertoire lists for snare drum, timpani and tuned percussion. Every piece has been specially commissioned for this syllabus and provides players with an innovative and varied range of repertoire that spans solos, duets and accompanied pieces. For those preparing for the technical element of the Percussion exams, bespoke studies for timpani

so you get a sense of the different styles of music through time

The pieces are presented chronologically within each volume and include the year in which they were written

so that candidates can be fully prepared for what will happen on the day

creative exercises which help students to develop their ability to read music more quickly and easily

• arrangements that practise the note ranges and keys of the grades

definitions of important words and concepts

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With three pieces from each of Lists A and B

Grades 6–8

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Viola exams

Carefully considered fingering