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Theory Letter
Theory Examination Letter When my pupils have passed their grade 4 piano exam it’s time to discuss with them – and their parents – which route they plan to take next. At this point I send out a letter explaining … Continue reading
Tagged A level, exam board, jazz, music theory, piano exams, theory exam
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Scales
Piano Examinations: Scales (See also Lesson Format 2: Scales). I am starting with this section – rather than with pieces – as I always advise my pupils: ‘scales first’. I also apply this to my teaching methods: I start teaching … Continue reading
Tagged arpeggios, broken chords, chords, circle of fifths, fingering, flat, harmonic, letter names, melodic, minor scales, mnemonic, piano exams, rules, scales, sharp, sharps
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Making Entries
Piano Examinations: Making Entries If you plan to enter your pupils for examinations (something the majority of pupils, parents and teachers seem to want) – you need to decide which exam board to use. The main options are The Associated … Continue reading
Tagged A level, ABRSM, distinction, exam boards, exam date, exam entries, exam form, exam period, grade 1, merit, pass, piano exams, theory exams, UCAs points
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Playing Without Music
Playing Piano Without Music Although – in the vast majority of cases – my aim is to teach pupils to read music from a score – there is a handful of occasions when I encourage them to deviate from this. … Continue reading