ABRSM Pop Performer! Piano – Grades 4 & 5

Author: Various

Description:

Pop Performer! offers budding pianists chart-topping and classic pop songs that have been expertly selected and arranged by some of the UK’s leading figures in piano and pop pedagogy. This book includes audio recordings of each arrangement and is designed for Grades 4 & 5, featuring diverse songs and artists from different decades, including Adele, Dua Lipa, Elton John, and Alicia Keys.

These pieces are arranged to align with the ABRSM grade levels, making them perfect for Performance Grade exams or simply for playing for fun.

"I’m thrilled to see the publication of Pop Performer! This beautifully curated collection gives pianists the rare opportunity to present expertly graded pop song arrangements in their piano Performance Grade."
— Alexis Ffrench, Artistic Director, ABRSM

This book includes demonstration audio tracks accessible online using a unique code inside the book. The audio files can be streamed or downloaded and feature PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows users to slow down the audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Performance Tips:

Each song in this collection is carefully arranged to match the technical and expressive requirements of ABRSM Grade 4 & 5.

• Utilize the included PLAYBACK+ feature to adjust speed and key for easier practice.
• Focus on the stylistic nuances of each song, from lyrical ballads to upbeat rhythmic pieces, to enhance your expressive playing.
• These arrangements serve as excellent repertoire choices for ABRSM Performance Grade exams or simply as enjoyable performance pieces.

About the Arrangers:

The arrangers of this book are among the UK’s top piano and pop music educators, with extensive experience in teaching and arranging. Their expertise ensures high-quality arrangements that are both educationally valuable and enjoyable to play.

Arrangement Details:

Each song in this book has been carefully adapted to suit intermediate to advanced piano students. The arrangements provide both a challenging yet rewarding playing experience, helping students improve their technical skills and expressive abilities.

Song List:

1. Easy On Me – Adele
2. Titanium – David Guetta ft. Sia
3. Don't Know Why – Norah Jones
4. Scared to Be Lonely – Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa
5. Song for Guy – Elton John
6. All Of Me – John Legend
7. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Carole King
8. Dancing Queen – ABBA
9. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
11. Attention – Charlie Puth
12. She – Laura Mvula
13. King of Anything – Sara Bareilles
14. If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys
15. A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
16. Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel

Book Details:

• Publisher: ABRSM
• Series: Pop Performer!
• Instrument: Piano
• Language: English
• Product Type: Book [Softcover]
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate-Advanced
• Binding: Softcover
• Item Number: 9781786015129
• ISBN: 9781786015129
• UPC: 196288093817
• Pages: 44
  

ABRSM Pop Performer! Piano – 第4級與第5級

作者： 多位作者

簡介：

《Pop Performer!》為鋼琴學習者精選排行榜熱門與經典流行歌曲，由英國頂尖鋼琴與流行音樂教育專家精心編排。本書適用於第4級與第5級，收錄來自不同年代的多首經典作品，涵蓋藝人如Adele、Dua Lipa、Elton John、Alicia Keys 等。

這些樂曲的編排符合ABRSM 分級標準，適合作為ABRSM 表演級考試曲目，也可作為日常演奏與練習之用。

"我非常高興看到《Pop Performer!》的出版。這本精心策劃的曲集，為鋼琴學習者提供難得的機會，能夠在ABRSM表演級考試中，呈現精緻的流行歌曲編曲作品。"
— Alexis Ffrench，ABRSM 藝術總監

本書附有每首樂曲的示範音頻，可透過書內專屬代碼在線存取。音頻可串流或下載，並內建PLAYBACK+功能，允許調整播放速度（不改變音高）、設定循環播放、變更調性，以及左右聲道平衡調整。

演奏提示：

本書所有樂曲皆經過精心編排，以符合ABRSM 第4級與第5級的技術與表現需求。

• 建議**充分運用 PLAYBACK+**功能，可調整播放速度與音調，有助於逐步掌握樂曲細節。
• 掌握不同樂曲的風格特徵，從抒情旋律到活力節奏，提升演奏的表現力。
• 此曲集非常適合作為ABRSM 表演級考試曲目，或作為鋼琴演奏愛好者的日常練習曲目。

編曲者介紹：

本書的編曲者皆為英國頂尖鋼琴與流行音樂教育專家，擁有豐富的教學與編曲經驗。他們確保每首曲目都能兼具教育價值與演奏樂趣，適合不同程度的學習者。

改編介紹：

本書的所有樂曲皆針對中級至高級的鋼琴學習者進行編曲，提供適當的挑戰，讓學生能夠在演奏過程中提升技巧與音樂表現力。

曲目表：

1. Easy On Me – 愛黛兒 (Adele)
2. Titanium – 大衛庫塔 (David Guetta) ft. 希雅 (Sia)
3. Don't Know Why – 諾拉瓊絲 (Norah Jones)
4. Scared to Be Lonely – 馬汀蓋瑞克斯 (Martin Garrix) & 杜娃黎波 (Dua Lipa)
5. Song for Guy – 艾爾頓強 (Elton John)
6. All Of Me – 約翰傳奇 (John Legend)
7. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – 卡洛金 (Carole King)
8. Dancing Queen – 阿巴合唱團 (ABBA)
9. God Only Knows – 海灘男孩 (The Beach Boys)
10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – 惠妮休斯頓 (Whitney Houston)
11. Attention – 查理普斯 (Charlie Puth)
12. She – 蘿拉穆瓦拉 (Laura Mvula)
13. King of Anything – 莎拉芭瑞黎絲 (Sara Bareilles)
14. If I Ain't Got You – 艾莉西亞凱斯 (Alicia Keys)
15. A Thousand Miles – 凡妮莎卡爾頓 (Vanessa Carlton)
16. Just The Way You Are – 比利喬 (Billy Joel)

書籍詳細資料：

• Publisher: ABRSM
• Series: Pop Performer!
• Instrument: Piano
• Language: English
• Product Type: Book [Softcover]
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate-Advanced
• Binding: Softcover
• Item Number: 9781786015129
• ISBN: 9781786015129
• UPC: 196288093817
• Pages: 44