The Best of Grade 2 Violin (Instrumental Solo)

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. The Best of Grade 2 Violin brings together favourite Grade 2 pieces from the Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses, ranging from fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces to contemporary favourites. Downloadable performance and accompaniment tracks are available, as are useful practice tips.

All pieces have been rigorously researched by teacher, professional violinist and ABRSM examiner Jessica O’Leary.

Titles: 

1. Waltz from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (Tchaikovsky)
2. Rigaudon (Rameau)
3. Gavotte (Martini)
4. Gavotte (Chèdeville)
5. Andante from ‘6 Easy Pieces’, op.22 (Elgar)
6. March of the Hunters from Der Freischutz (Weber)
7. The Contented Frog (Wedgwood)
8. Siberian Galop (Wedgwood)
9. Kalinka (Trad)
10. Got those 3rd Position Blues? (Huws Jones)
11. Groundhog (Trad)
12. Simple Gifts (Trad)
13. Caribbean Sunshine (Blackwell)
14. Moon River (Mancini/Mercer)
15. Wind Up (Kraemer)
16. Through My Window (Kraemer)