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phtthp:
As ds has been learning for 3 yrs, his T has taught him to play quite a wide repertoire of songs. But since he needs to prepare for the exam 9 mths down the road, T said she'll focus on the exam pieces from now onward.mark,
what songs do your son play ?
If you're asking about classical songs, recently he finished learning simplified versions of Spring by Vivaldi & Ode to Joy. -
markfch:
It's grade 1. So just practise the scales - accurate and steady (thankfully piano don't have to focus on intonation). If it is both accurate and steady - will get full marks.
BTW, T said to get distinction, his level should be one grade higher before taking the practical exam.
The 3 pieces (1 each from A, B, C) - practise for accuracy and rhythm. Once everything accurate, add in dynamics(soft/loud, fast/slow, wide contrasts). That way, sure get very high marks for the pieces.
If you have Scales and the 3 pieces with full or very high marks, quite likely to get distinction if the other sections are reasonably alright. But these 2 sections are the ones he surely has control over - as in, can practise ahead! The others are not 100% within his control bc aural, sightreading are all unseen beforehand. -
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acforfamily:
Yes Teacher's choice is goodviolet04:
[quote=\"sunshine05\"]I'm teaching DS piano myself. He's currently at about grade 2 level.
Any other recommendations as to what books to pick up?
Thanks!
Hi Sunshine05,
I would like to suggest Alfred's Classic Edition Series: Teacher's Choice for the Young Pianist & Czerny op.599 (Practical Method for Beginner on the Piano).
Also \"everyone's favourite piano pieces\" for children - many songs inside both classics and favourites[/quote]hello,
where can i purchase these books? for my 5yr old who just started lessons, i just want to add variety to home practices.
thanks.he is currently using Bastien Piano Basics (Primer A).
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All major music stores will carry these books including Yamaha, Cristofori etc. But these books will be difficult for a beginner.
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Hi all,
Hope to seek feedback on the average age that children usually take their piano exams? At what age do they start Grade 1, and so forth? When do people usually reach Grade 8?
Oh, and I understand there’s a difference between practical and theory exams too.
Appreciate your input so that I have a better idea of the average timeline (though of course, understandably there are individual differences).
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jce:
All major music stores will carry these books including Yamaha, Cristofori etc. But these books will be difficult for a beginner.
jce,
will you be able to recommend me some books for beginners for variety purposes. TQ. -
You can try Schaum, green book I think it’s called. It’s similar to the Bastien Primer, simple few notes, large print, rectangular shaped horizontally. Another is Michael Aaron Primer.
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jce:
You can try Schaum, green book I think it's called. It's similar to the Bastien Primer, simple few notes, large print, rectangular shaped horizontally. Another is Michael Aaron Primer.
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Czerny Op 599 will be too difficult for grade 1 and 2, let alone beginner. That being said, there is this book title Hello Mr Gillock and Mr Czerny that combines compositions by William Gillock interpesed with the easiest of Czerny etudes (around one page long each) that children find very fun to play. Comes with illustrations and comics too. But most likely this book you may have to import in.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Hello-Mr-Gillock-Carl-Czerny/2672075