ABRSM | Piano Specimen Sight-Reading Test
- Learning to sight-read helps you to develop quick recognition of keys, tonality, and common rhythm patterns. It also helps you to learn to keep going even when you make nistakes, and work out for yourself – which makes learning new pieces quicker and easier.In the exam , you will be asked to play a short piece of music that you have not seen before. You will be given half a minute 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 for assessment. Any fingering shown on the tests is for guidance only. You are welcome to use any fingering that produces a successful musical outcome. These requirement are valid until further notice. Reference must always be made to syllabus for the year in which the exam is to be taken, in case any changes have been made to the requirements. 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
