ABRSM Core Classics, Grades 1–2

Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon, selected and graded by leading educationalists. Each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist’s repertoire. With pieces from Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and many more, this book includes an abundance of much-loved music.
Each book is authoritatively graded, with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. The books are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam, between grades, or playing for leisure, building technical skills and confidence.

Pages: 24

Grades: 1, 2

Languages: English

Publisher: ABRSM

Contents:

• Andante from Symphony No. 94 in G, 'The Surprise' [Joseph Haydn]
• Air: No. 7 from ‘12 Easy Pieces’ [George Dyson]
• Study in F, Op. 190 No. 27 (Melody) [Louis Köhler]
• A Toy, from ‘Fitzwilliam Virginal Book’ [Anon.]
• Camptown Races [Stephen Collins Foster]
• Melody in C, No. 21 from ABC du Piano [Felix le Couppey]
• Waltz: No. 11 [Lionel Salter / Thomas Attwood]
• Suite No. 1 in G, Z. 660: 1st movement, Prelude [Henry Purcell]
• Minuet No. 8, Hob. IX/8 [Joseph Haydn]
• Sailor’s Song: No. 11 from ‘Work and Play’ [Felix Swinstead]
• German Dance in C, WoO 8 No. 1 [Ludwig van Beethoven]
• Minuet in G, K. 1e [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]
• Sonatina in C: Adagio [Daniel Steibelt]
• Study in F, Op. 176 No. 17 [Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy]
• Moderato: No.2 from 20 Little Pieces for Beginners Op.6 [Aleksandr Fyodorovich Gedike]
• Sonatina No. 2 in C, Mvt. 1 Allegro [Thomas Attwood]
• Gavotte in F [Jan Ladislav Dussek]
• Down by the Riverside [Trad. / Trad. American]
• Stolzer Reitersmann (Proud Horseman), Op. 47 No. 2 [Robert Fuchs]
• Three Blue Mice: No. 1 [Terence Greaves]