Accelerando through the grades is a collection of piano pieces in which each volume enjoyably explores pieces and challenges appropriate to the grade via solos and arrangements. The pieces can be used to prepare for the grade, to act as a bridge to the next, to consolidate a level, or to serve as sight reading for two or three ahead. They would also make delightful recital, concert, or competition pieces. The composer, Gareth Green, is an experienced teacher, organist, adjudicator and examiner.
Each book has nine pieces (just over 50p per piece!). Book 1 is set at Grade 1/1+ level, begins with Big Ben Boings Blue, and continues with miniatures suitable for this level. There is a beautiful, elegant Waltz, and the enjoyable The Grimsby Groove. I'm not sure that Grimsby has ever before been immortalised in a piano miniature, but the time is definitely ripe!
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