Overview
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, Grade 4 is the official ABRSM repertoire collection for the Grade 4 Violin syllabus introduced from 2024. It contains nine carefully selected pieces, with three pieces from each of Lists A, B and C. The collection provides a varied programme covering classical, contemporary, traditional and popular styles, making it suitable for both ABRSM Practical and Performance Grade preparation.
The audio edition includes the violin part, piano accompaniment, recordings of all nine pieces and piano accompaniment tracks for practice.
Key Features
Official ABRSM Grade 4 repertoire from the 2024 syllabus
Nine pieces: three from each of Lists A, B and C
Wide range of musical styles and composers
Includes helpful footnotes and syllabus information
Piano accompaniment included
Audio recordings of all nine pieces
Piano accompaniment tracks for independent practice
Suitable for both Practical and Performance Grade preparation
Featured Repertoire
List A
Prelude – Grażyna Bacewicz
Ragtime Annie – Traditional American, arr. Huws Jones
Vivace – Antonio Veracini
List B
The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke – Joe Hisaishi, arr. Shimazu
The Deserted Garden – Florence B. Price
Ländler – Gustav Holst, arr. Salter
List C
Butterfly from Musical Journeys, Book 1 – Ewa Iwan
Danse espagnole, Op. 102 – Bénoni Lagye
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard, arr. Nikki Iles
What Students Will Develop
More secure intonation and finger placement
Greater control of bowing and articulation
Rhythmic accuracy across contrasting styles
Dynamic control and expressive phrasing
Coordination between left-hand technique and bow movement
Musical interpretation and stylistic awareness
Confidence performing with piano accompaniment
Technical Exercises
This is primarily a repertoire and exam-pieces book, rather than a dedicated technical exercise collection. However, the selected Grade 4 pieces provide practical opportunities to develop bow control, articulation, position awareness, finger agility, rhythmic precision, phrasing and expressive performance.
For students preparing for the ABRSM Practical Grade, the book should be used alongside the separate Grade 4 technical requirements for scales, arpeggios and other examination components.
Product Details
Brand: ABRSM
Series: Violin Exam Pieces from 2024
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 4
Syllabus: From 2024
Publisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publication Year: 2023
Pages: 44
Includes: Violin part, piano accompaniment & audio
Overview
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, Grade 4 is the official ABRSM repertoire collection for the Grade 4 Violin syllabus introduced from 2024. It contains nine carefully selected pieces, with three pieces from each of Lists A, B and C. The collection provides a varied programme covering classical, contemporary, traditional and popular styles, making it suitable for both ABRSM Practical and Performance Grade preparation.
The audio edition includes the violin part, piano accompaniment, recordings of all nine pieces and piano accompaniment tracks for practice.
Key Features
Official ABRSM Grade 4 repertoire from the 2024 syllabus
Nine pieces: three from each of Lists A, B and C
Wide range of musical styles and composers
Includes helpful footnotes and syllabus information
Piano accompaniment included
Audio recordings of all nine pieces
Piano accompaniment tracks for independent practice
Suitable for both Practical and Performance Grade preparation
Featured Repertoire
List A
Prelude – Grażyna Bacewicz
Ragtime Annie – Traditional American, arr. Huws Jones
Vivace – Antonio Veracini
List B
The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke – Joe Hisaishi, arr. Shimazu
The Deserted Garden – Florence B. Price
Ländler – Gustav Holst, arr. Salter
List C
Butterfly from Musical Journeys, Book 1 – Ewa Iwan
Danse espagnole, Op. 102 – Bénoni Lagye
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard, arr. Nikki Iles
What Students Will Develop
More secure intonation and finger placement
Greater control of bowing and articulation
Rhythmic accuracy across contrasting styles
Dynamic control and expressive phrasing
Coordination between left-hand technique and bow movement
Musical interpretation and stylistic awareness
Confidence performing with piano accompaniment
Technical Exercises
This is primarily a repertoire and exam-pieces book, rather than a dedicated technical exercise collection. However, the selected Grade 4 pieces provide practical opportunities to develop bow control, articulation, position awareness, finger agility, rhythmic precision, phrasing and expressive performance.
For students preparing for the ABRSM Practical Grade, the book should be used alongside the separate Grade 4 technical requirements for scales, arpeggios and other examination components.
Product Details
Brand: ABRSM
Series: Violin Exam Pieces from 2024
Instrument: Violin
Level: Grade 4
Syllabus: From 2024
Publisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publication Year: 2023
Pages: 44
Includes: Violin part, piano accompaniment & audio