Raise the Bar is a series of books showcasing favourite repertoire from past Trinity exam syllabuses. Each book contains an appealing selection of pieces pitched at a particular difficulty level, featuring music from a range of styles and periods. Designed for use alongside exam preparation or simply for pleasure, the books provide an essential resource for musicians looking to broaden their repertoire. Teaching notes are included.

A collection of the most popular pieces from past Trinity piano syllabuses, accompanied by teaching notes, for Initial to Grade 2.Designed for use alongside exam preparation or simply for pleasure, the books provide an essential resource for musicians looking to broaden their repertoire.Expertly graded by leading music educators, covering a wide range of styles and genres. Beautifully designed and typeset making for easy reading — aesthetic and functional.

Songlist:

1. Courante [Lully]
2. The Little Windows [Couperin]
3. Sonata in Bb [Cimarosa]
4. Versohnung [Reger]
5. Song Without Words In C Minor [Mendelssohn-Bartholdy]
6. Piece No.5 from Five Miniature Pieces [McGuire]
7. Tell Me, Daphne [Farnaby]
8. Toccata In A [Paradies]
9. La Sarabande [Grovlez]
10. Piece no.11 from Visions Fugitives [Prokofieff]
11. Allegro [Kablevsky]
12. Study [Harris]
13. Serenata [Albeniz]
14. Resignation [Reger]
15. Las zapatillas del torero [Turina]
16. Klavierstuck [Webern]
17. Prelude [Hengeveld]
18. Nova Loutka [Martinu]
19. Miaou, Miaou (Mani)
20. The Sleeping Doll (Akimov)
21. Little Snow-bearing Clouds (Garscia)
22. Roundabout (Wright)
23. Silent Movie (Sebba)
24. Watcha Doin’? (Sebba)
25. Airs and Graces (Sebba)
26. Poco Allegro (Hässler)
27. Children’s Dance (Kodály)
28. A Porcupine Dance (Kabalevsky)
29. Enroulez le Fil (Wind the bobbin up) (Trad. French)
30. The Little Dove (Trad. Czech)
31. Grade 1:
32. Teaching Notes
33. Allegretto in C (Diabelli)
34. Melodie (i.e Couppey)
35. Dance (Goedicke)
36. Safe Landing (Maxwell Davies) Reggae (Norton)
37. Courante (Greenidge)
38. Grade 2:
39. Minuet (Sheeles)
40. Allegro in G (L Mozart)
41. Waltz (Clementi)
42. Jack Tar (Rowley)
43. King’s Cross (Williamson)
44. The Sparrow (Lvov-Kompaneets)