ABRSM Grade 4 Piano selected exam pieces 2011-2012 book
RM29.20
Although officially expired from the current ABRSM syllabus, this publication continues to be an invaluable tool for both students and teachers. Its thoughtfully curated selection of pieces spans a variety of musical styles and historical periods, making it ideal for broadening musical horizons and diversifying repertoire beyond exam requirements.
Whether you're preparing for performances, looking to explore different genres, or simply wish to supplement your teaching material with high-quality music, this book offers a rich collection of works that remain musically relevant and pedagogically effective. Many of the pieces included are suitable for both technical development and expressive playing, providing a well-rounded approach to music learning.
Perfect for practice sessions, recitals, and sight-reading exercises, this publication serves as a lasting reference that can continue to support musical growth long after its official syllabus period has ended.
Contents
Editor for ABRSM: Richard Jones
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LIST A
1 Anon. Allegro in F: No. 33 from Nannerl Notenbuch
2 Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732-95) Scherzo: from Musikalische Nebenstunden
3 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Minuet in G: No. 2 from Six Minuets, WoO 10
LIST B
1 Walter Carroll (1869-1955) Alone at Sunset: No. 10 from Sea Idylls
2 Dmitry Borisovich Kabalevsky (1904-87) Waltz: No. 23 from 24 Little Pieces, Op. 39
3 Samuil Moiseyevich Maikapar (1867-1938) Chez le forgeron: No. 5 from Novelettes mignonnes,
Op. 8
LIST C
1 Arthur Benjamin (1893-1960) Soldiers in the Distance: from Fantasies
2 William Gillock (1917-93) Carnival in Rio
3 Gerard Hengeveld (1910-2001) Blues: from Melody and Rhythm
Other pieces for this grade
LIST A
4 W. E. Bach Aria in G minor. The Classical Spirit, Book 1 (Alfred/FM Distribution)
5 Kuhlau Vivace: 2nd movt from Sonatina in C, Op. 55 No. 1. Kuhlau, Sonatinas, Vol. 1 (Peters)
6 Mozart Polonoise in D. No. 5 from Mozart, 12 petites pieces (2nd Set) (Edition HH/MIDS)
LIST B
†4 Berlioz Hungarian March (from The Damnation of Faust). 11 March Melodies, arr. Johnson (Fentone/De Haske)
5 Chaminade Idyll, Op. 126 No. 1. The Romantic Spirit, Book 1 (Alfred/FM Distribution)
6 Hugo Reinhold Scherzo: No. 6 from Miniatur-Bilder, Op. 39 (Doblinger/MDS)
LIST C
4 Detlev Glanert Lied im Meer. Spectrum 4: An International Collection of 66 Miniatures for Solo Piano (ABRSM)
5 Michael Rose Habanera: No. 6 from Ten Dances (ABRSM)
6 Shostakovich Clock-work Doll: No. 6 from Six Children's Pieces, Op. 69 (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS)