Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 2 – Violin Part, Piano Accompaniment & Audio

Overview

Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 2 is the official ABRSM repertoire collection for the Grade 2 Violin syllabus introduced from 2024. The book contains nine pieces, with three selected from each of Lists A, B and C, offering students a varied selection of classical, folk, musical theatre and contemporary styles.

The edition with audio includes the violin part, piano accompaniment and downloadable recordings of all nine pieces, together with separate piano accompaniment tracks for practice.

Key Features

• Official ABRSM Grade 2 Violin repertoire from 2024.

• Nine pieces: three from each of Lists A, B and C.

• Suitable for both Practical and Performance Grade examinations.

• Varied repertoire spanning Baroque, classical, folk, musical theatre and contemporary styles.

• Includes helpful footnotes and syllabus information.

• Piano accompaniment included.

• Downloadable recordings of all nine pieces.

• Separate piano accompaniment tracks for independent practice.

Featured Repertoire

List A

• Da Rod to Moreview – Tom Anderson

• Gavotte from Les Nations, Premier ordre ('La Françoise') – François Couperin, arr. Lionel Salter

• Écossaise in G, WoO 23 – Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Lionel Salter

List B

• Climb Ev'ry Mountain from The Sound of Music – Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, arr. Nikki Iles

• Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen, arr. Nikki Iles

• Lake of Ice – Shruthi Rajasekar

List C

• Little Dance No. 12 from First String Tunes – Adam Carse

• Black Cat Rag – Craig Utting

• Lady Meng Jiang – Traditional Jiangsu, arr. Jonathan Stock

What Students Will Develop

Through the varied repertoire, students can develop:

• More secure Grade 2 violin technique

• Improved intonation and finger placement

• Greater bow control and articulation

• Rhythmic accuracy and coordination

• Dynamic control and musical phrasing

• Awareness of contrasting musical styles

• Listening and ensemble skills

• Confidence performing with piano accompaniment

• Greater independence through supported audio practice

Technical Exercises

This is primarily an exam repertoire collection, rather than a dedicated technical studies book. However, the pieces provide practical opportunities to develop:

• Finger patterns and intonation

• String crossing

• Basic position awareness

• Bow distribution and articulation

• Rhythmic coordination

• Dynamic contrast

• Phrasing and musical shaping

• Tempo control

• Playing with accompaniment

For the complete Grade 2 technical requirements, students should use the corresponding ABRSM scales and arpeggios resource alongside the exam repertoire.

Product Details

• Brand: ABRSM

• Series: Violin Exam Pieces from 2024

• Instrument: Violin

• Level: Grade 2

• Syllabus: From 2024

• Publisher: ABRSM

• Publication Year: 2023

• Pages: 28

• Includes: Violin part, piano accompaniment and online audio