Discover an innovative selection of repertoire with ABRSM Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies Grade 1 from 2020. This comprehensive book features 15 engaging pieces drawn from ABRSM’s Grade 1 Percussion syllabus. It includes five carefully commissioned works for each of the snare drum, timpani, and tuned percussion repertoire lists, offering solos, duets, and accompanied pieces to suit every player’s style and preference.

Perfect for candidates preparing for the technical components of their exam, this book also contains bespoke studies tailored for timpani and snare drum. Combined with the separately available tuned percussion scales and arpeggios, these studies fully meet the technical requirements for Grade 1 percussion exams.

Key Features:

• 15 diverse pieces covering snare drum, timpani, and tuned percussion.
• Includes solos, duets, and accompanied repertoire.
• Bespoke technical studies for timpani and snare drum.
• Ideal for Snare Drum, Timpani, Tuned Percussion, and Percussion (Combined) exams.

Whether you’re preparing for an exam or simply exploring new repertoire, ABRSM Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies provides a rich and rewarding experience for Grade 1 percussionists.

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THE PIECES

Snare Drum

• Tandem (Kevin Hathway)
• Step 'n' March (William Edwards)
• Mind the Gap (Jan Bradley)
• Maidson March (David Hext)
• Journeying Home from the Hills (Zara Nunn)

Timpani

• March (Simon Archer)
• Ceremonial (Cameron Sinclair)
• Yeti Dance (Andrea Vogler)
• Tumbledown Mountain (David Hext)
• Ian Wright (Baroque Notes)

Tuned Percussion

• Tightrope Tricks (Lizzie Davis)
• Smooov (Alex Neal)
• Tiptoe on the Ice (Zara Nunn)
• Morning Sunlight (Arthur C. Lipner)
• The Soldier's Return (Andrew J Smith)

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As an exclusive offer, every purchase of ABRSM Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies Grade 1 comes with a FREE Drum Rudiments Bookmark, which features 13 rudiments on the front and another thirteen on the reverse. All rudiments have right (R) printed in green and left (L) printed in red, making them easier to read.

• Quality 350gsm silk card, printed both sides, 210mm x 55mm
• Ideal for both teachers and anyone learning drums or percussion
• Invaluable aid to learning the the most important twenty-six rudiments