Here, grouped together are detailed piano lessons on some of the pieces on the ABRSM Grade 1 (2023 & 2024) syllabus.
Which pieces are covered?
A1 - Allegretto in C by A. Diabelli - ♪
A8 - Haymaking by Marjorie Helyer
B1 - Fresh Air by Andrew Eales
B5 - The Trees are Heavy with Snow by William Alwyn
C2 - Sneaky Business by Martha Mier - 🔊
C10 - Mango Walk arr. Mike Cornick - 🔊
♪ - with downloadable sheet music.
🔊 - with backing tracks.
More detail
In addition to the detailed lessons on th pieces listed above, there are performances of 21 of the pieces on the syllabus, including all 9 in the ABRSM Grade 1 booklet.
Downloadable sheet music is available for many of the pieces that are in the public domain. Some pieces have downloadable backing tracks.
FREE excerpt - look for the PREVIEW button.
If you'd like some help with any of the pieces, simply get in touch through the comments sections.
'Performance' - usually also available on YouTube; it's included here to help complete the overview of the syllabus.
'Tutorial' - an older, single-video tutorial.
'#x' - part of a more recent, multi-video series of lessons.
- #1: Introduction + sheet music (2:55)
- #2a: Tempo (0:59)
- #2b: Bars 1-8, Right Hand (3:01)
- #2c: Repeats? (0:23)
- #2d: Bars 9-16, Right Hand (1:44)
- #3a: Chord I & V (1:33)
- #3b: Bars 1-8, Left Hand (1:22)
- #3c: Bars 17-24, Left Hand (1:44)
- #3d: Bars 9-16, Left Hand (1:41)
- #3e: Bars 9-24, Left Hand (1:16)
- #4a: Right Hand (1:18)
- #4b: Left Hand (1:02)
- #5a: Rhythm First (1:24)
- #5b: Bars 1-8, Hands Together (1:38)
- #5c: Bars 17-24, Hands Together (2:02)
- #5d: Bars 9-16, Hands Together (2:00)
- #6: Straight Through, Steady Tempo (1:07)
- #7: Performance (2:52)
Each lesson is delivered through video supported by written notes and downloadable resources.
You may have questions as you study a piece. Use the Comments sections below each lesson to start a conversation.
Meet Your Tutor
Hello 👋
I'm Julian and I produce piano-focused, educational content for YouTube, my website and here on Teachable. The YouTube channel has 50k+ subscribers and the videos have had 12M views. The flagship online courses here on Teachable draw on 30 years experience in music eduction preceded by my own education, a music degree, post-graduate teaching qualification and piano performance diploma.
Playing an instrument brings joy to the day through total absorption, mental and physical challenge and emotional involvement. The aim here is to share my own passion for making music, to help others develop their practical skills, their musical knowledge and ultimately, foster a life-long love of playing the piano.
I am married to Kim and we divide our time between Northern Scotland and South-West France.
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