Category Archives: Grade 3

The Entertainer

This piece is an example of Ragtime.  Ragtime features a syncopated melody and usually uses a vamped accompaniment.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsmM6CjMJvc

Greensleeves

  • Time:  00:01:30
  • PDF:  GreensleevesKHSPDF
  • PowerPoint: Greensleeves PP (right click download)
  • Exam Backing:
  • Video:
  • https://youtu.be/sPfP8xPcC4Q
  • Advice:  This is a very achievable piece with a number of bars being repeated throughout each phrase.  Focus on dynamic contrast.  First 2 lines are quiet (p) and the last two lines each start loud (forte) and finish quiet (p).  A slight Rallentando (slowing down) at the end finishes the piece of well.  Listen to your accompanist to make sure your are playing together.