This book contains fifteen pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 1 Percussion syllabus from 2020, with five pieces from the repertoire lists for snare drum, timpani and tuned percussion. Every piece has been specially commissioned for this syllabus and provides players with an innovative and varied range of repertoire that spans solos, duets and accompanied pieces.
For those preparing for the technical element of the Percussion exams, bespoke studies for timpani and snare drum have been included. Along with the tuned percussion scales and arpeggios (available separately), these studies fulfil the technical element of the Grade 1 Percussion syllabus.
Percussion Exam Pieces & Studies is suitable for candidates taking ABRSM’s Snare Drum, Timpani, Tuned Percussion and Percussion (Combined) exams.

Tandem [Kevin Hathway]
Step 'n' March [William Edwards]
Mind the Gap [Jan Bradley]
Madison March [David Hext]
Journeying Home from the Hills [Zara Nunn]
March [Archer Simon]
Ceremonial [Cameron Sinclair]
Yeti Dance [Andrea Vogler]
Tumbledown Mountain [David Hext]
Baroque Notes [Ian Wright]
Tightrope Tricks [Lizzie Davis]
Smooov [Alex Neal]
Tiptoe on the Ice [Zara Nunn]
Morning Sunlight [Arthur C. Lipner]
The Soldier's Return [Andrew J. Smith]
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