What Else Can I Play? Grade 3: Piano Book

You move between worlds. One piece might unfold with classical restraint; the next swings with jazz vitality or bounces with theatrical charm. The collection stays at a consistent technical level, so the variety lands as refreshing exploration rather than scattered difficulty.

Grade 3 pianists who need fresh material beyond their exam syllabus, or students preparing for exams who benefit from reinforcing core skills across multiple repertoire styles. Teachers looking for a single, curated source of appropriate recital or performance pieces will find this efficient and well-suited to the level.

• Study the suggested fingerings before playing through; they're mapped to hand position in ways that support the technical work at grade 3, not arbitrary choices.
• Reference the performance notes alongside the music itself. They often highlight specific passages where dynamics or articulation shape the character of the piece.
• Use the tempo markings as entry points for discussion about style. Jazz pieces will feel different from classical ones at the same metronome speed.

Pull individual pieces for student recitals throughout the year, so you're not relying on a single exam board's repertoire lists. The style range also works well for mixed-level student showcases, where grade 3 students can hold their own beside more advanced players tackling different selections from the same book.

• Consistent rhythm reading at grade 3 difficulty across classical, jazz, and popular styles
• Dynamic and articulation interpretation using the provided performance notes
• Hand position and fingering efficiency at moderate tempo
• Basic jazz vocabulary and swing feel when applicable to individual pieces
• Sight-reading confidence through repeated exposure to varied musical contexts