Surveying the syllabus for Trinity College London Grade 4 (2015 – 2017), I’m happy to find a more eclectic mix of repertoire than that of the lower grades. From Haydn and McMillan to Gounod and Köhler, there’s definitely something for everyone in this collection. The pieces are also segregated into groups: ‘A’ and ‘B’. This…
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Scales & Arpeggios: 6 reasons why you need to practice them
‘Now for the scales and arpeggios, C major hands together, please.’ The examiner smiles and then glance at the student who is waiting with bated breath. This is a typical scenario when pupils are faced with scales and arpeggios in an examination. Most pianists don’t like them. Some ask if they are really necessary. For…