AJuff Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I took my Grade 1 piano exam today and it didn't go too well. My hands were shaking through nerves and I made a few mistakes. Ho hum a few weeks to wait until I hear anything . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well done you Hope you pass! I used to hate music exams, I used to be a complete shaking, sweaty mess! Not a pleasant memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Good Luck,I hope you pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 oh not a good experience well done for getting that far i would love to play piano im learning the guitar at school at the moment (getting sore fingers ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 well done on taking the exam. I'm sure its gone better than you thought Make sure you let us know the result when you get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well I've been quizzing the kids about their piano/flute exam experiences and it seems they made a few mistakes too and still passed. Feeling a little more optimistic about that. It is sooooo irritating that i can play all my pieces perfectly at home but I can't in the exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 My son had D and V the day before his grad 3 clarinet and went along - burst into tears played and still passed so sure you'll be ok. Sweaty keyboard not a nice thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I too am learning piano but so far I have refused to take an exam as I know I will go to pieces under that kind of pressure ( and yet I can play in front of a bunch of people - providing they are sat behind me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well I've been quizzing the kids about their piano/flute exam experiences and it seems they made a few mistakes too and still passed. Feeling a little more optimistic about that. It is sooooo irritating that i can play all my pieces perfectly at home but I can't in the exam. I am sure that you will be fine They will have allowed for nerves especially for a grade 1. Mine have come out thinking they have done really badly and have gone on to get distinctions. If you have an old report sheet from one of your children's previous exams you can go through and mark yourself and see how high you think you scored. We always do this, we score one harshly and the other fairly and we usually get a pass either way. Good luck! I think the piano is really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well done. I got up to Grade 2 whilst the children were learning. All forgotten now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Why didn't you carry on? and why not take it back up? I just wish I'd started piano years ago . . starting in your 40s is not the best time to start!!! Although I am pleased I took the plunge, it's my insurance against old age as it will keep my brain active. My piano teacher rang this evening and we talked through how it went. He seems to think all will be ok and reassured me. I don't feel so bad now and I know I've done my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 You don't need to get 100% to pass, you only need to get 66%. It's worth remembering that. Examiners recognise nerves too, so try not to worry. You can lose 50 marks and still s"Ooops, word censored!"e through! It's very early in the year for exams. What board did you take? Let us know when the results come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 RSM Associated Board. It was a special visit organised by a local music teacher. It was at her house which was really nice, much better than a church hall or school!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I see - a special! I wondered if it had got postponed because of the snow. You're in for a bit of a wait then. I hope it's not too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Why didn't you carry on? and why not take it back up? The piano teacher , who was lovely, and very patient with an older learner, moved away and the children all reached the point of giving up/changing instruments, so I didn't bother to find another . I might take it up again one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 They will allow for nerves and you are definitely allowed a few mistakes, particularly at Grade I. I'm very pleased I learned at school - got to Grade VIII but am not that standard now by a long way, although can still play my Grade VI and VII pieces after a fashion. Played keyboards in a rock band when I was younger - sort of Marillion-ish. I learned Violin in my 20's and it was much harder and I only got to Grade IV! Have also dabbled with flute and can play guitar a bit. Not sure I'd want to learn a new instrument now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 I PASSED!!!!!!!!! Woooooo Hoooooo! I got a PASS with 118 marks. Piano teacher said it was a 'high pass' and my new piano teacher for September said a 'very secure pass'. On the whole I am very pleased and I am going to put my certificate into a frame next to my children's! I feel a long way off Grade 2 I can tell you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well done, thats fantastic news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well done! that's a great achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The first one is always the most difficult because you don't know so much what to expect. Well done - 118 is a good pass, close to Merit (which was 120 in my day). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Yay! Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Fantastic. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well done that is a great acheivement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
