This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 2 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C – ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information.
An edition of this book with audio is also available – it includes downloadable recordings of all nine pieces, plus piano accompaniment tracks.
Contents
LIST A
Tom Anderson – Da Rod to Moreview: from The Tom Anderson Collection, Vol. 1
François Couperin – Gavotte: from Les nations, Premier ordre (‘La Françoise’), arr. Salter
Ludwig van Beethoven – Écossaise in G, WoO 23, arr. Salter
LIST B
Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II – Climb Ev’ry Mountain: from The Sound of Music, arr. Iles
Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah, arr. Iles
Shruthi Rajasekar – Lake of Ice
LIST C
Adam Carse – Little Dance: No. 12 from First String Tunes
Craig Utting – Black Cat Rag
Trad. Jiangsu – Lady Meng Jiang, arr. Stock
