A Guide to the ABRSM Syllabus (2023 - 2024)


Diabelli - Allegretto in C (No. 3 from Die ersten 12 Lectionen, Op. 125)

ABRSM Grade 1 – A1

This pleasant Allegretto was intended as an instructional piece by its composer, Anton Diabelli. There is much the elementary player can learn from it. From forearm bounces to expressive drop-roll slurs, we learn to control the tonal balance between the hands so that the melodic line shines through. There is a satisfying symmetry in the phrase structure (2+2+4 bars) and a smooth modulation to the dominant key.

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  • This piece is available for digital download individually from the ABRSM shop here or in print as part of the Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024 Grade 1 publication here.
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