Hal Leonard Omnibus Press - Making The Grade: Complete Beginners' Programme

Summary of This Collection

Designed for intermediate level pianists, this collection from the Making the Grade series follows a clear progression logic: developing more confident technique while enhancing musicality. It features content aimed at working on interpretation methodically, emphasizing essential skills such as phrase continuity, dynamic control, rhythmic precision, and coordination of both hands.

Throughout the pieces, the pianist is encouraged to gain playing comfort and sound control while expanding their repertoire. This type of collection is particularly relevant for structuring a practice schedule: warm-up, consolidation of skills, then preparation of a more polished piece. It is suitable both for students following a curriculum and musicians wishing to progress independently, with pieces selected to be both educational and rewarding to play.

Thanks to its pedagogical focus, this collection also serves as a good resource for preparing concrete goals (assessment, audition, resuming after a break), while keeping the joy of playing at the heart of learning. A solid foundation for progressing on the piano, expanding one's program, and gaining confidence at the intermediate level.

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Instrumentation	Piano	Genre	Collection
Collection	Making the Grade	Difficulty	INTERMEDIATE