Staff Pick
“How to get to know Ravel!”
This is essentially a teacher and pupil book using some of Ravel's greatest melodies as well as some of his less familiar ones. The very nature of the music means that there are countless different aspects to enhance learning in each duet. From the expressive Pavan to the changing metre in J'ai pas envie de faire ma page to the leaps in La Valse, there is always a challenge to be found. If you don't mind losing a little of the colour of the original to give these great pieces a wider audience this is the book for you!
Difficulty guide: 4-7
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).