Abrsm 2023 & 2024
Grade 4 Piano Exam
Category B 1
Song name / Song piece Billie's Song
Composer Valerie Capers
Valerie Capers is an American composer, pianist, singer and educator, who studied at the Juilliard School of Music. She is equally at home with jazz and classical music, and has formed her own jazz trio. This is one of the 12 pieces in her collection Portraits in Jazz. They 'portray' jazz styles linked to some of the most famous jazz musicians, such as Duke ELiington and Ella Fitzgerald.
Recommended tempo for this piece is 58 minim beats per bar, although it’s good to keep in mind this piece lends itself well to being played a little rubato (in a somewhat relaxed rhythmical style)
Use of the sustain pedal is encouraged, along with a generally legato and calm feel throughout. A nice expressive rit. on the final bars will help give this piece the expressive ending it needs.
Grade 4 Piano Exam
Category B 1
Song name / Song piece Billie's Song
Composer Valerie Capers
Valerie Capers is an American composer, pianist, singer and educator, who studied at the Juilliard School of Music. She is equally at home with jazz and classical music, and has formed her own jazz trio. This is one of the 12 pieces in her collection Portraits in Jazz. They 'portray' jazz styles linked to some of the most famous jazz musicians, such as Duke ELiington and Ella Fitzgerald.
Recommended tempo for this piece is 58 minim beats per bar, although it’s good to keep in mind this piece lends itself well to being played a little rubato (in a somewhat relaxed rhythmical style)
Use of the sustain pedal is encouraged, along with a generally legato and calm feel throughout. A nice expressive rit. on the final bars will help give this piece the expressive ending it needs.
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