As I discussed in my first violin post, I started ABRSM Grade 1 in November 2025 . I discussed in this post how I went from ABRSM Grade 1, to Grade 2, back to Grade 1 . Oh yeah also in that post I said how I was learning: Ecossaise in G Halleluyah Climb Ev’ry Mountain The fourth and final piece that I started learning was: Black Cat Rag Oh, remember ...

A few months ago, my goal was to do grade 1, just for the sake of learning pieces, and getting used to the instrument again, but to take exams once I reach grade 2. My teacher misunderstood me and said to buy the grade 2 book. I bought it, and he bought it. Once I told him I had it, he said ok let’s start with ‘this piece” “ ...