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Barely were the pixels dry on my review of the first three Solo Xtreme books when Books 4-6 landed on my door mat. While the initial books in the series were suitable for Elementary level players, these new additions are for the Intermediate pianist.
My favourable impression and comments about the first three books equally apply to all these. Indeed, the presentation, feel and quality is unchanged, the concept a simple extension of the series. Please therefore consider this review an addendum to the previous one, and once again be sure to read that first.
Like the previous books, each book includes a selection of new compositions which are billed as “X-traordinary and Challenging Piano Pieces”.
The levels covered by Books 4-6 are:
- Book 4: Early Intermediate to Intermediate (ABRSM Grade 3)
- Book 5: Intermediate to Late Intermediate (Grades 4-5)
- Book 6: Late Intermediate to Early Advanced (around Grade 6)
Grade equivalents are necessarily vague, because as with the previous books they are not so much designed to fit snuggly into any particular assessment system, but rather to bust out the player beyond their current level.
What remains to be written, then, is an evaluation of the music in these new collections…
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