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 Last Dark Before Dawn by Alonso Malik Pirio and Clockwork Doll by Shostakovich
SHEET MUSIC
- Minuet (2nd movt from Sonata in A, Kp. 83) [D. Scarlatti]
- Scherzo (from Musikalische Nebenstunden) [J. C. F. Bach]
- Hide and Seek (No. 6 from 30 Easy and Melodious Studies, Op. 66) [Schytte]
- The Lonesome Trail [Francis Faux]
- Where the Blackcap Sings (from More Ballads Without Words) [Heather Hammond]
- Last Dark Before Dawn [Alonso Malik Pirio]
- The Midnight Ball (from Naoko Ikeda: The Graded Collection) [Naoko Ikeda]
- Clockwork Doll (No. 6 from Children’s Notebook, Op. 69) [Shostakovich]
- Wade in the Water, arr. Önaç [African American Spiritual]
Syllabus Matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 exam pieces: Grade 4
Covers 2 syllabus matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 practical and performance grade 4
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 4 A1 · Minuet (2nd movt from Sonata in A, Kp. 83)
Grade 4 A2 · Scherzo (from Musikalische Nebenstunden)
Grade 4 A3 · Hide and Seek (No. 6 from 30 Easy and Melodious Studies, Op. 66)
Grade 4 B1 · The Lonesome Trail
Grade 4 B2 · Where the Blackcap Sings (from More Ballads Without Words)
Grade 4 B3 · Last Dark Before Dawn
Grade 4 C1 · The Midnight Ball (from Naoko Ikeda: The Graded Collection)
Grade 4 C2 · Clockwork Doll (No. 6 from Children’s Notebook, Op. 69)
Grade 4 C3 · Wade in the Water, arr. Önaç
