Trinity Raise the Bar Piano Initial-G2

Raise the bar is a series of books showcasing favourite repertoire from past Trinity exam syllabuses. Each book contains an appealing selection of pieces pitched at a particular difficulty level, featuring music from a range of styles and periods. Designed for use alongside exam preparation or simply for pleasure, the book provides an essential resource for musicians looking to broaden their repertoire.

Teaching notes are included for the grade 1 and 2 pieces, written by Graham Fitch.

Contents:

Initial:

Miaou, Miaou (Mani) The Sleeping Doll (Akimov) Little Snow-bearing Clouds (Garscia) Roundabout (Wright) Silent Movie (Sebba) Watcha Doin’ ? (Sebba) Airs and Graces (Sebba) Poco Allegro (Hassler) Children’s Dance (Kodaly) A Porcupine Dance (Kabalevsky) Enroulez le Fil (Wind the bobbin up) (Trad. French) The Little Dove (Trad. Czech)

Grade 1: Allegretto in C (Diabelli) Melodie (i.e Couppey) Dance (Goedicke) Safe Landing (Maxwell Davies) Reggae (Norton) Courante (Greenidge)

Grade 2: Minuet (Sheeles) Allegro in G (L Mozart) Waltz (Clementi) Jack Tar (Rowley) King s Cross (Williamson) The Sparrow (Lvov-Kompaneets)