ABRSM | More Piano Sight-Reading
- Learning to sight-read helps you to develop quick recognition of keys and tonality, rhythm and common patterns of beats.It aalso helps you to learn to keep going even when you make mistakes and work music out for yourself – which make learning new pieces quicker and easier.In the exam, you will be asked to play a short pice of music that you have not previously seen.You will be given half a minute in which to look through and if you wish, try out all or any part of the test before you are asked to play it to the examiner or assessment. This book includes preparatory exercise to help you consolidate and develop your sight-reading skills in preparation from Grade 1 – 8, followed by sample sigh-reading practice at Grade 1 – 8 level. The sample pieces cover all of the time signature, keys, dynamics, and techniques required for the examination. A summary of the piano sight-reading parameters is provided at the back of this book. This gives you an overview of the keys new elements introduced at each grade and is non-exhaustive. For further details, please see the syllabus. Show More Show Less
CD - THE BELFAST SESSIONS
This, our latest collection of songs, was recorded at RedBox Studios in Belfast. We’ve wanted to record there for awhile now and finally the timing was right for all. Dónal O’Connor one of the owners, produced it with expertise, poise, patience and not a few threats, the main one being “no more Guinness till youse get this track right.” Inspirational words indeed! He was somehow able to corral us and steer us in the right direction on each song. I’m sure he’d love to work with us again – maybe! We had a great time all together recording there, and hopefully dear fans you’ll enjoy listening. In these uncertain times remember, music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. I think that was a quote from Paul McCartney, or possibly Bob Dylan. Enjoy!
The Belfast Sessions (2025)
Track Listing:
- BOYS OF BELFAST
- BELFAST BOOZELEERS
- DOWN BY THE LAGAN SIDE
- IRISH NAVIES
- MY BELFAST LOVE
- A NIGHT IN BUSHMILLS
- NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
- I’LL TELL YOU BOYS IT’S WHISKEY
- PRODIGAL SON
- NEW LINE TO DUBLIN
- PADDY’S DREAM
- SONG FOR BELFAST
- DAYTRIP TO BELFAST
