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.
SHEET MUSIC
- Fairground (No. 7 from Bigger Picture Piano, Pre-grade) [John Rowcroft]
- Halima pakasholo, arr. Claiborne [Trad. Namibian]
- Busy, Buzzy Bumblebee [Ailie Robertson]
- The Manta Ray [Louise Drewett]
- Why Me? [Dani Howard]
- Aloha ‘oe, arr. Harris [Lili‘uokalani]
- The Sky at Night (from Step It Up! Grades 0–1) [Louise Chamberlain]
- In the Dark (from Piano Grades are Go! Initial to Grade 1) [Victoria Proudler]
- Day One (from Interstellar), arr. Atkins [Hans Zimmer, Ryan Rubin & Alex Gibson]
Syllabus Matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 exam pieces: Initial Grade
Covers 2 syllabus matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 practical and performance grade Initial
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
Initial Grade A1 · Fairground (No. 7 from Bigger Picture Piano, Pre-grade)
Initial Grade A2 · Halima pakasholo, arr. Claiborne
Initial Grade A3 · Busy, Buzzy Bumblebee
Initial Grade B1 · The Manta Ray
Initial Grade B2 · Why Me?
Initial Grade B3 · Aloha ‘oe, arr. Harris
Initial Grade C1 · The Sky at Night (from Step It Up! Grades 0–1)
Initial Grade C2 · In the Dark (from Piano Grades are Go! Initial to Grade 1)
Initial Grade C3 · Day One (from Interstellar), arr. Atkins
