Trinity Keyboard Exams 2019-2022, Grade 1

This book contains everything needed to prepare for the performance and technical work components of a Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 1 exam in 2019-2022. All pieces have been composed or arranged specifically for the keyboard, and encompass a wide range of styles – from classical favourites to TV, film or show themes. The ‘own interpretation’ piece allows the candidate to create a personal arrangement, choosing their own voices,style, keyboard functions and interpretation. Also included are the scales, chord knowledge and exercises that form the technical work component of the exam. Demonstration recordings can be downloaded free.

This series provides progressive steps in performance and keyboard functions for all electronic keyboard students, whether preparing for a Trinity exam or studying on another path.

Songlist

Trad. – English Country Garden

Trad. – Cockles and Mussels

Trad. – Shaker Tune

Trad. – Star of Country Down

Trad. – Wild Mountain Thyme

Beethoven – Pastoral (theme from_ Symphony no. 6_)

Schubert – Unfinished symphony (theme from Symphony no. 8)

Elgar – Land of Hope and Glory (Pomp and Circumstance March no. 1)

Loggins – Footloose*

Smith – Whirling Dervishes

• own interpretation