Deck the Halls is a vibrant and rhythmic traditional carol that is excellent for practicing finger independence and upbeat phrasing. This arrangement is tailored for beginners, keeping the melody accessible and split between the hands. Free Sheet Music You can [...]
Jingle Bells is perhaps the most recognizable holiday tune, making it a perfect project for those looking to build confidence in their early stages of piano playing. This arrangement focuses on a clear melody and simple accompaniment, ideal for developing [...]
I called this series "Pop Piano Workout" — but I encourage all my students to work through and internalise the patterns shown here, whether they're studying modern piano or classical. The reason is simple: the harmonic relationships and voice leading [...]
The Initial Grade is the very first step on the ABRSM graded journey. These pieces are designed to build confidence, showing the basics of the piano while establishing a solid technical foundation. Full Performance Playlist Explore the complete collection of [...]
The ABRSM Grade 2 syllabus offers a wonderful variety of styles, from Baroque dances to contemporary character pieces. Full Performance Playlist This collection features performances of the Grade 2 pieces from the 2021-2022 syllabus. Listening to these demonstrations can help [...]
The ABRSM Grade 1 repertoire is where many pianists build their fundamental performance skills. While the syllabus years may pass, these pieces remain excellent studies in dynamics, articulation, and phrasing for any early-stage player. Full Performance Playlist You can browse [...]
The piano keyboard can look like an endless sea of identical white keys, but it's actually built on a very simple, repeating pattern. Once you understand the layout of the black keys, you can find notes on the piano really [...]
Ed Sheeran's Photograph is a beautiful song that works surprisingly well on solo piano. This intermediate arrangement captures the essence of the original while giving you something genuinely interesting to work on — balancing a delicate right-hand melody against chords [...]
Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" is a modern classic — I've lost count of the number of times I played it as a wedding first dance or ceremony piece. This "super mega easy" version is designed to get you playing the melody [...]
The rhythm writing question in ABRSM Grade 1 is unique because it gives you your first real taste of composition. You're given a two-bar opening and asked to write a two-bar answer — something that feels connected to the start [...]
