How to Learn a New Piece


Background & Research (1)

Knowing something of the background of a piece helps to stimulate the imagination. This video contains information on how to use PPR (Personalised Pattern Recognition) to understand the shape of the piece (analysis), and how to listen to recordings critically.

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Resources & links

  • Click here for our Guide to the ABRSM 2021 & 2022 Piano Examination Syllabus or Click here to view an index of all of our resources and guides for piano examinations.
  • Click here to view The Practice Tools Lecture Series which provides additional information on analysis and other practice tools.
  • Practising the Piano Multimedia eBook Series - Part 1 (Practice Strategies and Approaches) - click here to download if you already own it or click here to purchase from our store.

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