The new RSL Classical Piano syllabus aims to reflect the widening tastes
of young people, positioning itself at the forefront of the vast array
of music available to pianists, encompassing the rich heritage of music
from the Baroque right through to the modern day and emerging composers.
The repertoire strikes a balance between a radical redesign and
maintaining a recognisable structure, and sticks to four key principles:
championing ethnically diverse composers, representing genders,
acknowledging the history and tradition of piano learning, and enabling
students to feel comfortable studying music in a popular and classical
environment.
The syllabus books are all beautifully presented, and
to the high standard for which RSL books have become renowned from their
market-leading Rockschool examinations for contemporary music. Each
contains 10 pieces from a diverse range of composers and include
everything students need to take their exams, including technical
exercises and supporting texts for sight-reading, ear tests and general
musicianship questions.