Description

Numerous examination pieces have fascinated educators and learners over the years, yet many notable selections from previous syllabuses tend to fade from memory. The Best of Grade 2 Violin compiles beloved Grade 2 works from the Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses, featuring new editions of both folk and classical masterpieces alongside modern favorites. Accompanying downloadable performance and accompaniment tracks are provided, along with valuable practice advice. Each piece has been meticulously researched by Jessica O’Leary, a teacher, professional violinist, and ABRSM examiner. View Jessica discussing a selection from the Grade 2 book here.

Songs / Content

• 1. Sierra [Norton, C.]
• 2. "Gavotte from ""Dances of the Dolls"" [Shostakovich, D.]"
• 3. In Evening Air [Copland, Aaron]
• 4. "Allegretto con Moto from ""Miniature Pastorals"" [Bridge, F.]"
• 5. "March from ""A Little Suite"" [Duncan, T.]"
• 6. Haunted House [Benjamin, A.]
• 7. Echoes [Farrington, I.]
• 8. Dallas Doings [Ellington, D.]
• 9. "The Little Horse from ""Pictures of Childhood"" [Khachaturian, A.]"
• 10. Little Door [Kats-Chernin, E.]
• 11. "Cavalryman from ""Thirty Children's Pieces [Kabalevsky, D]"
• 12. Pop Looks Bach [Fonteyn, S.]
• 13. "Climb Ev'ry Mountain from ""The Sound of Music"" [Rodgers & Hammerstein]"
• 14. "Montagues and Capulets from ""Romeo and Juliet"" [Prokofieff, S.]"
• 15. Gran Vals [Tárrega, F.]