Encore Violin, Book 2, Grades 3 & 4

Encore Violin is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM violin exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Violinists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 2 features 18 popular pieces at Grades 3 and 4. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King or Purcell's Rondeau fromAbdelazar. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams

These new ABRSM volumes strike an excellent balance with mixing the familiar with the less well known. The International range of composers is particularly welcome. These are useful collections for exam candidates as well as players looking for relatively economical graded anthologies to develop their studies.