Nine pieces from Lists A, B and C of the syllabus Varied repertoire from a range of genres and styles, alongside specially commissioned original pieces and arrangements Helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information Links from each piece to online content, featuring inspiring video performances and learning resources Highlights include Sneaky Surprise by Sebastian Ooi Wei Chern and Circling Gulls by Joan Last
SHEET MUSIC
- The Queen’s Dolour, Z. 670 [Henry Purcell]
- Minuet No. 2 in G minor (from the Clavierbüchlein for Anna Magdalena Bach of 1725) [Christian Petzold]
- Tarantella (No. 14 from Up-Grade! Piano Grades 1-2) [Pam Wedgwood]
- Preludias (1st movt from Mažoji siuita) [Balys Dvarionas]
- My Heart (it longs for you) (from Sprouts of Curiosity) [Kathleen Feenstra]
- Takeda Lullaby [Trad. Japanese]
- Sneaky Surprise [Sebastian Ooi]
- Circling Gulls (No. 7 from By Land and Sea: The Essential Joan Last) [Joan Mary Last]
- Park Daze [Nikki Yeoh]
Syllabus Matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 exam pieces: Grade 2
Covers 2 syllabus matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 practical and performance grade 2
For exams from 1 January 2027. Candidates may use the 2025 & 2026 syllabus until 31 December 2027; keep the requirements within one syllabus.
Listed Pieces
Grade 2 A1 · The Queen’s Dolour, Z. 670
Grade 2 A2 · Minuet No. 2 in G minor (from the Clavierbüchlein for Anna Magdalena Bach of 1725)
Grade 2 A3 · Tarantella (No. 14 from Up-Grade! Piano Grades 1–2)
Grade 2 B1 · Preliudas (1st movt from Mažoji siuita)
Grade 2 B2 · My Heart (it longs for you) (from Sprouts of Curiosity)
Grade 2 B3 · Takeda Lullaby, arr. Iles
Grade 2 C1 · Sneaky Surprise
Grade 2 C2 · Circling Gulls (No. 7 from By Land and Sea: The Essential Joan Last)
Grade 2 C3 · Park Daze
