Grade 1 Pieces for Piano is a book of 20 relaxing and peaceful pieces for solo Piano.
Preparation for Piano grades can be stressful. We all want to succeed, pass the exam with flying colours and then move onto the next grade as quickly as possible. There is pressure from teachers, parents and obviously the pressure we put upon ourselves..
The main purpose of this book Grade 1 Pieces for Piano, is to provide beautiful sounding pieces incorporating all the necessary technical requirements, including keys and time signatures to achieve a Grade 1 standard, but act as a welcome break from your exam pieces!
Whether your preparing for ABRSM grade 1 Piano, Trinity, LCM or Rockschool, this book will be a complimentary tool to help you achieving the best result.
Maybe you have just completed your ABRSM Piano Initial grade or Rockschool Debut and are looking to work to move onto your grade 1, with this book you will have plenty to get you started towards achieving your goal.
There are five pieces from each of our best-selling books, Relaxing Piano, Cinematic Piano and Peaceful Christmas plus 5 brand new compositions, so in total 20 pieces to keep you interested all year round.
As with all Piano Hive material, every melody, chord sequence, arpeggio and dynamic marking has been discussed and developed in the composition process. Our aim is to create a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the pianist and listener alike whilst improving your technique and musicianship.
Includes:

Composers Tips - at least one or two tips given for all 20 pieces

How to Use This Book - advice page on pedalling, dynamics, metronome markings and fingering

Free Audio - follow the QR code at the front of book, enter any amount from 0 and your email address then you can download the full album

Key Signatures - all pieces in book use key signatures required by ABRSM grade 1 piano

Tempo -tempo markings noted at start of each piece

Dynamics - variations in loudness marked throughout using correct Italian terms

This book is for late beginners / Initial Grade, up to anyone who is undertaking a Grade 1 piano exam. The book can be used beyond this level as a sight reading tool.