ABRSM Encore: Book 4, Grades 7 & 8 - Piano

Composer: Various
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Piano

Piano players will find a fantastic mix of repertoire from previous ABRSM syllabuses, supported by background information and new ideas for exploring the music. The series is suitable for all ages and abilities, and is perfect for:

• Developing skill and technique between grades
• Sourcing music for a concert or recital
• Learning or playing for fun, away from the exam format
• Adults returning to piano playing, looking for approachable repertoire they'll recognize

Teaching content is perfectly balanced at every level. For quick reference, footnotes highlight some key skills each piece develops. Encore is an essential addition to any piano teacher's toolkit, with music that will:

• Motivate students - all the pieces have been chosen for their ongoing popular appeal
• Form a bank of rich content, so they can pick and choose pieces to help each student improve
• Introduce new skills and techniques, to prepare exam candidates for the next level

Contents:

Grade 7

• J. S. Bach - Prelude in G
• Bernstein - For Johnny Mehegan from Four Anniversaries
• Bonsor - Willie Wagglestick's Walkabout
• Bridge - Berceuse
• Liszt - Kleines Klavierstuck No.1
• Loeillet - Giga
• Schubert - 3rd movt (Minuet and Trio) from Sonata in Eb D 568

Grade 8

• Beethoven - 1st movt from Sonata in F minor, Op. 2 No.1
• Chopin - Nocturne in B, Op. 32 No.1
• Copland - Piano Blues No.3
• Debussy - Prlude from Suite Bergamasque
• Mozart - Allegro from Sonata in F, K.332
• Shostakovich - Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C, Op.87 No.1
• Scarlatti - Sonata in D, Kp. 535