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> Sight Reading Or Aural Tests?
Sight reading or Aural tests?
Do you prefer sight reading or aural tests?
Sight reading! [ 20 ] ** [58.82%]
Aural tests! [ 7 ] ** [20.59%]
Neither! [ 7 ] ** [20.59%]
Total Votes: 34
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Cyrilla
post Apr 10 2006, 12:29 PM
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Good news, Isabel!!!

Solfege work doesn't 'teach' the AB aural BUT it will improve your general musicianship, confidence with singing and ability to 'hear' better.

So good luck with it - let me know if I can be of any help at all!

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possom
post Apr 10 2006, 12:39 PM
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I voted for sight-reading, always found it really easy. Aural tests don't come as natural to me. Am taking grade 8 singing at the end of the year (last grade I took was at least 12 years ago!) so have enrolled on the hofnote website to brush up on my skills, I really think it's just practise, and i'm determined to get a high mark this time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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bohemian
post Apr 10 2006, 12:59 PM
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Aural - very easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) One of those things I can do with relatively little work, possibly because I don't decide to learn it all the week before the exam. And I 100% agree with Violinia.
Sight-reading still sucks...
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Patricia
post Apr 11 2006, 10:55 AM
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I'm looking forward to seeing the new Trinity Guildhall aural tests. It says on the website that there will be less emphasis on singing and memory - but more on musical awareness.
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nicki_flute
post Apr 11 2006, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(Bagpuss @ Apr 9 2006, 09:34 PM) *

"Sight reading but only because I find it easier, as I have never had any sort of aural tuition."

Nicki, Nicki, Nicki......the Aural Tutor is on her way! Bag's Guide to Aural Awareness is coming to Leicester! And yes, you WILL be singing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) x

Hehehe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've found this now, after you have told me today. I wasn't too bad was I? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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AnotherPianist
post Apr 11 2006, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(Patricia @ Apr 11 2006, 11:55 AM) *

I'm looking forward to seeing the new Trinity Guildhall aural tests. It says on the website that there will be less emphasis on singing and memory - but more on musical awareness.

That actually sounds like it'll be better, for pianists at least, than the current ones: melodic memory and pitching in singing aren't of the utmost importance when the notes are all laid out; but a keen awareness of style, tone and ability to spot mistakes is more important (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif).
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Cyrilla
post Apr 12 2006, 09:53 PM
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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 11 2006, 06:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Bagpuss @ Apr 9 2006, 09:34 PM) *

"Sight reading but only because I find it easier, as I have never had any sort of aural tuition."

Nicki, Nicki, Nicki......the Aural Tutor is on her way! Bag's Guide to Aural Awareness is coming to Leicester! And yes, you WILL be singing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) x

Hehehe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've found this now, after you have told me today. I wasn't too bad was I? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


You were FAB, Nicki!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

If only we could get to you every week, now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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nicki_flute
post Apr 12 2006, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Apr 12 2006, 10:53 PM) *

QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 11 2006, 06:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Bagpuss @ Apr 9 2006, 09:34 PM) *

"Sight reading but only because I find it easier, as I have never had any sort of aural tuition."

Nicki, Nicki, Nicki......the Aural Tutor is on her way! Bag's Guide to Aural Awareness is coming to Leicester! And yes, you WILL be singing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) x

Hehehe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've found this now, after you have told me today. I wasn't too bad was I? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


You were FAB, Nicki!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

If only we could get to you every week, now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Thankyou. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Actually I found it less stressful than usual, you both helped me loads, and dare I say it, I even enjoyed it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Cyrilla
post Apr 13 2006, 08:53 AM
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Hooray! Hope you're practising your solfa and handsigns!

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nicki_flute
post Apr 13 2006, 08:59 AM
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QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Apr 13 2006, 09:53 AM) *

Hooray! Hope you're practising your solfa and handsigns!

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Do-re-do!
(or does the 'do' have a h on the end?)

Yesterday I could even hear it in my head. I'll do an easy exercise out of 333 after my flute lesson.

I've forgotten a lot of the handsigns (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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sarah-flute
post Apr 13 2006, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 13 2006, 12:18 AM) *
and dare I say it, I even enjoyed it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Cyrilla
post Apr 13 2006, 12:09 PM
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The 'English version' of solfa usually puts an 'h' on the end but in Hungary they don't - so either is right!

Hooray! Glad you are starting to hear it in your head already!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll send you a sheet with the handsigns on *goes off to do it before I forget*

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nicki_flute
post Apr 13 2006, 04:37 PM
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Thankyouuu (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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