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> Scary Exams, im really nervous...
a_l_piano
post Oct 29 2005, 12:23 AM
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my grade 8 piano exam is on the 23rd of november and im really nervous! (i know its silly cuz iv got plenty of time)
i was just wondering how much practise ud recoment (per day) with out driving you mad?!? - i have a very short attention span
thnx
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JohnS
post Oct 29 2005, 06:20 AM
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Are all the componants of the syllabus in tip-top shape now? For my pupils I don't get them to practise by time but by aim. What aims have you got now? Scales, S/R and aural everyday is still important at this stage. If the pieces are wonderful don't overdo them now. Play them a little, but look at other repertoire too for a few days if you can. Play some ensemble pieces if you can as this will be good to keep the pulse going with your S/R.

What does your teacher suggest?
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a_l_piano
post Oct 30 2005, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(JohnS @ Oct 29 2005, 06:20 AM)
Are all the componants of the syllabus in tip-top shape now? For my pupils I don't get them to practise by time  but by aim. What aims  have you got now? Scales, S/R and aural everyday is still important at this stage. If the pieces are wonderful don't overdo them now. Play them a little, but look at other repertoire too for a few days if you can. Play some ensemble pieces if you can as this will be good to keep the pulse going with your S/R.

What does your teacher suggest?
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she suggests i focus on scales, which i really need to do. thnx for th advice
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jess_666
post Nov 3 2005, 05:53 PM
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QUOTE(a_l_piano @ Oct 29 2005, 12:23 AM)
my grade 8 piano exam is on the 23rd of november and im really nervous! (i know its silly cuz iv got plenty of time)
i was just wondering how much practise ud recoment (per day) with out driving you mad?!? - i have a very short attention span
thnx
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You saved me the time of doing my own topic like this!! Im doing grade 7 piano then... im scared pooless... :blink: lol, good luck!
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anakrron
post Nov 3 2005, 06:00 PM
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Eat a banana before the exam! :P

Good luck. I will go with your teacher's suggestion, as after all, she knows your strengths and weaknesses best. Concentrate on your scales, but don't overdo them - do some each day, and play some other pieces too. Don't overpractice your pieces either; I did this for one of my pieces at Grade 4 and that piece got a lower mark than the one I didn't practice so much.

I'm not sure how long you should practice per day because I'm hardly at Grade 8 yet - but I suppose about an hour? Not sure about this one though.
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Car Expert
post Nov 3 2005, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE(anakrron @ Nov 3 2005, 06:00 PM)
Eat a banana before the exam! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

D'oh, I was too slow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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jess_666
post Nov 3 2005, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(Car Expert @ Nov 3 2005, 06:13 PM)
QUOTE(anakrron @ Nov 3 2005, 06:00 PM)
Eat a banana before the exam! :P

D'oh, I was too slow! :lol:

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Is that true?
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Car Expert
post Nov 3 2005, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(jess_666 @ Nov 3 2005, 06:18 PM)
QUOTE(Car Expert @ Nov 3 2005, 06:13 PM)
QUOTE(anakrron @ Nov 3 2005, 06:00 PM)
Eat a banana before the exam! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

D'oh, I was too slow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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Is that true?
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It says on my profile that I'm a banana fan, and I usually give people the tip of having a banana before their exam!

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SuzyMac
post Nov 3 2005, 08:56 PM
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Apparently they reduce nerves.....I'm yet to try it, I usually can't eat a thing before exams!
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a_l_piano
post Nov 5 2005, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(SuzyMac @ Nov 3 2005, 08:56 PM)
Apparently they reduce nerves.....I'm yet to try it, I usually can't eat a thing before exams!
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i know what you mean, theyre so scary!
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katyjay
post Nov 5 2005, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(a_l_piano @ Nov 5 2005, 09:19 PM)
QUOTE(SuzyMac @ Nov 3 2005, 08:56 PM)
Apparently they reduce nerves.....I'm yet to try it, I usually can't eat a thing before exams!
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i know what you mean, theyre so scary!
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Errr....why are bananas scary? :unsure: :rolleyes: ;)
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bohemian
post Nov 5 2005, 10:01 PM
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Whoever it was who suggested walking into the exam room as a famous musician instead of yourself, is a genius. Try it, it works!
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SuzyMac
post Nov 6 2005, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(katyjay @ Nov 5 2005, 09:20 PM)
QUOTE(a_l_piano @ Nov 5 2005, 09:19 PM)
QUOTE(SuzyMac @ Nov 3 2005, 08:56 PM)
Apparently they reduce nerves.....I'm yet to try it, I usually can't eat a thing before exams!
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i know what you mean, theyre so scary!
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Errr....why are bananas scary? :unsure: :rolleyes: ;)
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:lol:
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saxlover
post Nov 6 2005, 10:56 AM
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You'll all be fine! Good luck :D
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sarah-flute
post Nov 6 2005, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(bohemian @ Nov 5 2005, 10:01 PM)
Whoever it was who suggested walking into the exam room as a famous musician instead of yourself, is a genius. Try it, it works!
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It's from The Inner Game of Music :)
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