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INTRODUCTION
This collection of 60 popular tunes has been carefully arranged and graded to provide attractive teaching repertoire for
young pianists. New concepts and techniques are introduced progressively, and rhe familiariry ofrhe marerial will stimulate
Pupils' enthusiasm and encourate their pEctice.The standard
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HOVYARDS'}VAY
by Leslie Osborne &Simon Moy This
the theme tune from the popular television series about yachts and sailing. Let the music flow freely. Notice the stretch between the right hand thumb
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This pop song was a big hit for Buddy Holly. You will need to count carefully
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Troditionol The main tune of this well-known folk song is in the right hand,
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the first two bars keep repeating all the way through the song.
Practise until you can play them perfectly.
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EASTENDERS
by leslie Osborne &Simon MoY
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Watch out for the first time bars. There are three of them.
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The left hand has a very interesting part to play in this christmas carol.
good idea to practise hands separately before you try to play hands together.
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by Govin Sutherlond
Both hands play the tune in octaves in the first four barsFrom bar nine the left hand is busy playing quavers. Be sure to keep them
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