The AMEB Violin Grade 2 Series 9 is a curated collection for AMEB Violin exams, featuring diverse repertoire selected by esteemed Australian musicians. It includes works by notable composers and aligns with Grade 2 technical requirements, with piano accompaniment to enrich the learning experience.

• Make it snappy (Cohen)

• Banana skin (Huws Jones)

• Berceuse (Stone)

• Moderato (Wohlfahrt)

• Over the Rainbow (Arlen arr. Cohen)

• Ombra mai fu (Handel arr. Hodgson)

• Plaisir d'amour (Martini arr. Hodgson)

• Chiquilín de Bachín (Piazzolla arr. Huws Jones)

• Blue notoriety (Bailey)

• Carolan’s Farewell (Carolan arr. Waterfield)

• Presto (Telemann arr. Weretka)

• Blackberry blossom (Traditional arr. Huws Jones)

• Performance Notes

This structured course aims to improve violinists' sight-reading skills. It offers a range of examples aligned with First—to Eighth-Grade examinations. The course progresses in difficulty, helping students build confidence and proficiency as they encounter more complex pieces. Participants will engage in targeted exercises to enhance their musical literacy and effectively prepare for each examination stage.

Contents:

Preface

About the Composer

Level 1

• First Grade

• Second Grade

• Thirds Grade

• Fourth Grade

Level 2

• Fifth Grade

• Fourth Grade

• Sixth Grade

• Seventh Grade

• Eighth Grade

The AMEB Violin Preliminary to Grade 2 Series 9 CD Recording Handbook is a selection of graded violin compositions by the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB), chosen by top Australian violinists and educators. It features various musical styles, including works by notable Australian composers, and aligns with each grade's technical requirements. The handbook also provides valuable insights for the General Knowledge section of your exam, covering historical and interpretative aspects of the pieces.

Contents:

• Jesień w Pekinie

• Only joking

• Patrick's reel

• Gliding along at the octopus ball

• Heat haze

• Wiegenlied 

• Plesiosaurus 

• Mister Crocodile 

• Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet 

• King William's March 

• Back-scratcher 

• First base

This recording and handbook are essential resources for the General Knowledge section of your upcoming exam. They offer detailed analyses, historical context, and biographical insights organized by the grade book for adequate preparation. 

Features include a CD recording of all pieces from the grade book, interpretative insights, and a glossary of key terms, all presented in a clear format to enhance your understanding.

Content Titles:

• Wildfire

• Allegro

• Andante

• Allegro (Sitt)

• Allegro (Mozart arr. Chin)

• Andante 

• Andante and Vivace 

• Souvenir 

• Allegretto 

• Fantasia on Greensleeves 

• Rondo - Allegro 

• Lullaby

• Csárdás

The AMEB Violin Grade 4 Series 9 offers a curated selection of graded repertoire for examination preparation. Featuring various musical styles chosen by esteemed Australian violinists and local composers, it encourages engagement with regional artistry. The repertoire meets grade-level technical requirements and includes thoughtfully arranged piano accompaniments, enhancing the performance experience. This collection is a valuable resource for aspiring violinists for exams and exploring new music.

• Tango at midnight 

• Allegro moderato 

• Etude 

• Moderato

• Flor de Yumurí 

• Swing and swang 

• Elegy 

• Chanson indoue 

• Allegro 

• Song of Happiness 

• Sliding doors 

• Fürchte dich nicht 

• Performance Notes

The AMEB Violin Series 9 Recording CD and Handbook for Grade 5 are valuable resources for violinists. The CD includes expertly produced recordings of the repertoire from the grade book, allowing students to emulate the nuances of each piece. The handbook provides historical and biographical context, interpretative analyses, and a glossary of essential terms for the Section III General Knowledge exams. This resource aids technical development and enhances the overall learning experience.

Contents:

• The bee's knees!

• Etude

• Andante espressivo

• Tambourin

• Adagio and Allegro

• Allegro

• Tango

• La cenerentola

• An der schönen, blauen Donau

• Allegro giocoso

• The dance of the moonchild

• Grey eagle

• Ashokan farewell

This collection of piano accompaniments is a practice tool designed for AMEB examinations. It corresponds to the Series 9 Violin third-grade repertoire and technical exercises. AMEB encourages rehearsal with live accompanists but understands the difficulties in accessing one, especially in regional areas, so they allowed recorded accompaniments since 2015.

AMEB has launched the MyTempo app, enabling students to adjust playback speed and loop recordings on their devices. Tracks can be purchased within the app, or users can transfer tracks from a hardcopy CD. The app also features a metronome function for practice monitoring.

• Open Sesame

• Berceuse

• Ruhe Sanft

• Carry Me Back  

• All in a Garden Green  

• Concertino in La Minore

• Joska: Zigeuner-Romanze

• Russian Fantasy No. 2

• Come Dance with Me

This graded repertoire is designed explicitly for AMEB Violin examinations and includes a variety of musical styles selected by prominent Australian violinists and educators. Each piece enhances performance skills and highlights the contributions of renowned Australian composers. The collection aligns with the technical requirements for this grade level, allowing for progressive skill development, and includes piano accompaniments for a richer performance experience.

Contents:

• Allegro con fuoco 

• Etude 

• Vivacissimo 

• Andante un poco and presto 

• Allegro moderato 

• Fantasie 

• Sicilienne and rigaudon in the style of Francoeur 

• Allegro brilliant 

• Romance 

• Kaprys polski 

• Bagpipers and Bear dance 

• Repetepetition 

• Chanson russe 

• Performance Notes