Will Hay

Tag: piano exams

  • Latest Piano Exam Syllabus

    I have just recorded a demonstration playlist for the updated ABRSM Grade 1 syllabus for 2015-2016 which is valid from January 2015.

    The sheet music for the pieces can be purchased here

  • Grade 1 – Piano Exam

    (Updated Dec 2013)
    ABRSM Grade 1 Exam – The vital statistics: The current entry fee (2014) is £36.25. The next exam period is 3rd March- 5th April 2014 and the closing date for entry to these exams will be 24th January 2014. Alongside the playlist of demonstration videos for the current Grade 1 pieces, I have added some slow demo videos of some of the pieces which my students have specifically requested to help with their studies.

    The next in my vodcast series on piano exams. In this video, watch Amelia sit her Grade 1 piano exam. This time, not one of my videos,  ABRSM have staged an example of a Grade 1 piano exam which is a great way to give candidates an idea of what it is like to sit the exam. If only Stanley Palace, the venue used for the Chester exams was able to offer a wonderful grand piano as in this video! At least you can expect the same professional, supportive attitude from any of the ABRSM examiners, though the papers on their desk might not always be quite so beautifully aligned.

    ABRSM: Grade 1 Piano Exam Video

  • New ABRSM Piano Syllabus – Grade 1

    It is with great pleasure that I can announce the new ABRSM Piano Syllabus for 2013-2014. The pieces can be used in exams from January 2013 until Easter 2015. I have produced a playlist of demonstration videos of the Grade 1 Pieces so far and intend to produce more as time permits…

    My favourite selection I think would have to be A3 – Das Ballett, B3 – In a boat and C2- March though I am also fond of the C3 Chatanooga ChooChoo piece and have been since I first heard it played from a cassette tape in my youth! Only time will tell as to which pieces prove most popular with my students.

    It was fun recording the pieces this morning and I couldn’t resist putting an out-take on the facebook page from when Geoffles decided to jump in on the action!

  • Celebrating Success at Step One

    LCM Music ExamsFollowing the second entry I have submitted to the LCM exams, Dominic came away with a distinction (86/100) in his Step 1 Piano Exam and was very keen to share some of his favourite pieces from the exam in this video.

    Step One Exam Success

  • ABRSM Grade 2 Piano Exam Pieces (in HD)

    Following on from my post last summer which featured demo videos of the 2011-2012 Grade 1 Piano Syllabus, I have now been able to produce a set of demo videos for the Grade 2 syllabus. Those of you about to take your Grade 1 piano might be interested to see what is in store for your next course of study. The youtube playlist below will also be of interest to those students currently working towards your Grade 2 exams. Purchase the sheet music

    My Grade 1 Piano Exam Pieces Youtube Playlist

    GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS IN TWO WEEKS TIME!