This book contains a selection of exam pieces, scales, and distance reading exercises in one place to support the beginner syllabus of the ARVS that commences in 2024 – ideal for the Practical and Performance exams.

The pieces, three from each of Lists A, B, and C, have been carefully selected to offer an engaging and diverse range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire suitable for every performer. The book also includes helpful footnotes and information regarding the syllabus for those preparing for examinations.

• LIST A:
  • Broekhuizen - Elsje Fiderelsje, ed. Blackwell
  • Trad. Czech - Stamping Dance, ed. K. & D. Blackwell
  • Trad. Swedish - The bear is sleeping, ed. K. & D. Blackwell
• LIST B:
  • Bob Dylan - Blowin’ in the Wind, ed. Iles
  • Huws Jones - London Eye
  • Althea Talbot-Howard - The Knights’ Pavane
• LIST C:
  • Huws Jones - Too Much Rosin!
  • Nancy Litten - Holid

Audio recordings of all nine pieces, as well as piano accompaniment tracks, are included via the download code in the book.