ABRSM GRADE 8 PIANO TUTORIAL | C1 - In the Dew – A Homage to Janáček

🎹 In the Dew – Cheryl Frances-Hoad | Grade 8 (C1) Piano Tutorial | Mr Keyz

Learn how to play “In the Dew – A Homage to Janáček” by Cheryl Frances-Hoad with this Grade 8 (C1) piano tutorial from Mr Keyz. This atmospheric contemporary piece is a Grade 8 List C1 work, demanding rhythmic precision, tonal colour, and sensitive control of texture.

In this tutorial, Mr Keyz explores:

🎼 Contemporary phrasing and character
🎹 Tone colour, touch, and articulation
🎶 Rhythmic accuracy and coordination
⏱️ Pedalling and clarity in modern textures
🎓 Grade 8 exam performance guidance

Ideal for Grade 8 piano students, advanced learners, and pianists preparing List C contemporary repertoire, this tutorial helps you understand the style, structure, and expressive intent behind the music.

📌 Useful for:
✔️ Grade 8 List C1 exam preparation
✔️ Contemporary piano repertoire
✔️ Advanced rhythmic and tonal control
✔️ Modern interpretation skills

🎼 Composer: Cheryl Frances-Hoad
🎹 Piece: In the Dew – A Homage to Janáček
🎓 Level: Grade 8 (C1)
🎹 Tutorial by: Mr Keyz

00:00:00 INTRO
00:00:32 Playthrough
00:00:55 NB ! Timing error in bar 18!
00:02:52 Tutorial
00:06:28 PRACTISE BREAK 1
00:06:30 Resume - articulation from the top
00:07:10 Bar 5
00:07:25 Play slowly from bar 1
00:08:07 Bar 10
00:08:14 Bar 15
00:08:50 PRACTISE BREAK 2
00:08:52 Resume Page 2
00:09:19 Bar 26
00:10:02 Bar 29
00:11:39 Bar 33
00:12:46 Bar 39
00:13:40 Bar 41 - a tempo
00:13:50 Bar 44
00:14:47 PRACTISE BREAK 3
00:14:49 Resume Presto Bar 46
00:16:24 Bar 49
00:16:57 Bar 54
00:17:18 Bar 59
00:17:31 Recap Bar 9 - 19 (Includes timing error in Bar 18)
00:18:10 NB Notation on Bar 62
00:19:01 Bar 64
00:19:11 Bar 69

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