The Beatles • Graded Pieces

Pianodao Music Library
Selected and Reviewed by Andrew Eales

With last year’s publication of Calming Christmas Carols for Graded Piano, Willis Music Company introduced the fresh and rather neat idea of curating an anthology of popular music, presented in arrangements suitable for players from Grades 1-5, divided into sections that progress accordingly.

In my review, I noted:

“Cleverly, and rather uniquely positioned as the progressive collection to which learners can reliably return each year throughout their Elementary to Intermediate piano journey, and thus maximising the book’s continuing value to teachers, learners, and parents, the concept is certainly attractive.” 

I’m not surprised to see Hal Leonard visit this useful and inspiring concept, this time delving into the enduring songbook of The Beatles for material, and with ace arranger Christopher Hussey on board, whose name you may recall from the brilliant Gradebusters! series, which I have reviewed here.

From me to you, here’s my review…

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The “Really Easy Piano” Beatles Collection

Pianodao Music Library
Selected and Reviewed by Andrew Eales

Keen to learn your favourite Beatles song on the piano, but sensing that it’s going to be a long and winding road?

Well, after a hard day’s night, the paperback writers from Hal Leonard have dropped the latest addition to their “Really Easy Piano” library, and it’s only The Beatles Collection…

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