Core Classics for Piano, Grades 1–2 | Edition ABRSM

ore Classics, Grades 1–2 is a carefully graded collection of essential piano repertoire selected from the classical piano canon. Edited by Richard Jones for ABRSM, the book brings together 20 engaging pieces by composers ranging from Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart to Purcell, Dussek and contemporary composers.

Designed for students around ABRSM Grades 1–2, the collection provides a varied selection of pieces that gradually increase in difficulty. It is ideal for developing piano technique, musical expression and confidence, while also offering excellent repertoire for lessons, performance, leisure playing and ABRSM Performance Grade own-choice pieces.

With its broad selection of styles and composers, Core Classics, Grades 1–2 is a useful repertoire collection for both piano teachers and students building a strong foundation in classical piano music.

Features

• 20 carefully selected piano pieces
• Graded for ABRSM Grades 1–2
• Edited by Richard Jones
• Includes music from a wide range of composers and periods
• Pieces gradually increase in difficulty
• Develops technical skills, musicality and confidence
• Suitable for lessons, performance and leisure playing
• Excellent repertoire for ABRSM Performance Grade own-choice pieces
• Part of the ABRSM Core Classics series

Specifications

Song List

1. Andante from Symphony No. 94 in G, “The Surprise” — Joseph Haydn
2. Air: No. 7 from 12 Easy Pieces — George Dyson
3. Study in F, Op. 190 No. 27 (Melody) — Louis Köhler
4. A Toy, from Fitzwilliam Virginal Book — Anonymous
5. Camptown Races — Stephen Collins Foster
6. Melody in C, No. 21 from ABC du Piano — Felix Le Couppey
7. Waltz: No. 11 — Lionel Salter / Thomas Attwood
8. Suite No. 1 in G, Z. 660: Prelude — Henry Purcell
9. Minuet No. 8, Hob. IX/8 — Joseph Haydn
10. Sailor’s Song: No. 11 from Work and Play — Felix Swinstead
11. German Dance in C, WoO 8 No. 1 — Ludwig van Beethoven
12. Minuet in G, K. 1e — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
13. Sonatina in C: Adagio — Daniel Steibelt
14. Study in F, Op. 176 No. 17 — Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy
15. Moderato: No. 2 from 20 Little Pieces for Beginners, Op. 6 — Aleksandr Gedike
16. Sonatina No. 2 in C: Allegro — Thomas Attwood
17. Gavotte in F — Jan Ladislav Dussek
18. Down by the Riverside — Traditional / Traditional American
19. Stolzer Reitersmann (Proud Horseman), Op. 47 No. 2 — Robert Fuchs
20. Three Blue Mice: No. 1 — Terence Greaves