Introduction As is usually the case with my “easy” series, I try to put together a collection of pieces that are not just “easy” relative to the composer’s other works, but also ones I consider to be the most beautiful. …
Introduction Perhaps you’ve heard your teacher mention the term “grace note” during one of your lessons and even point one out to you in your sheet music, but you’re still not quite sure what they are and how exactly they …
Introduction: the “Sonatina” A sonatina is a musical composition resembling a mini-sonata. Where a sonata is considered a sophisticated and relatively complex piece of music, a sonatina is a lot shorter, lighter in character, and less technically-demanding. In fact, composers …
Introduction Scales and scale fingering can seem daunting to students starting out on the piano. But if we take a broad look at all piano scales, we discover that all scale fingering falls into one of only three patterns. Once …
The complete list of RCM Piano Etudes pieces students can choose from to prepare for their RCM examinations. Source: RCM Celebration Series books, 2022 Edition (latest edition) IMPORTANT: While the names of all the pieces in this article are from …
The complete list of RCM Piano Repertoire pieces students can choose from to prepare for their RCM examinations. Source: RCM Celebration Series books, 2022 Edition (latest edition) IMPORTANT: While the names of all the pieces in this article are from …
*NOW UPDATED WITH LATEST 2022 PIANO SYLLABUS* Introduction If you are a piano student planning to do your RCM practical exams and want to know precisely what you will be graded on – you’ve come to the right place! This …
