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> Why So Scary? Exams Versus Friendly People, Stupidity...
sarah-flute
post Apr 13 2007, 09:09 PM
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Just been talking with my esteemed flute-sis about exams and stuff, and my freeze-frame reaction to them even though I would actually rather like to prove to myself I can do them...

I found the concert a little intimidating, not because of the people but more the sudden realisation of sharing a concert platform with 4 really good flute-players... BUT even so, like I said to Nicki, when it comes to the thought of an exam,

"I find it more scary than a forum concert even with shedloads of uber-amazing flautists listening."

I really don't know why I have this mental block about exams - the only one I've ever done on flute was almost a solo effort and I still got a good mark even though I didn't play as well as I hoped I would. But I find the thought of it really scary! Much as I remind myself that the examiners are supposed to be on my side, and that if I do one it'll be one that "should" be easy, it still scares me witless. In my logical brain I know it shouldn't be a problem, but that generally gets overruled! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Argh. I guess answers for the "Whys" are few and far between (I think it's cos I care too much when it comes to flute) but is it just me?? Please tell me no......
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:10 PM
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Because it's one person who you think is going to slate you completely and is listening critically to every note.

PS - Wooo flute sisters (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:14 PM
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I'd rather do an exam - at least I'm not going to meet the examiner again.
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:16 PM
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I think maybe that's partly what scares me - they have no reason to be nice?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:16 PM
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I'd rather do friendly people.

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post Apr 13 2007, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 13 2007, 10:16 PM) *

I'd rather do friendly people.


LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) .

Maybe it's that incase you do balls up and get a "bad" mark and it's written down on paper?
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:18 PM
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Probably because in my youth I usually only did exams or festivals, and at least in exams no-one stood up and rubbished your playing in public.
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:19 PM
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I think it's at least partly that - had teachers try and drum it in to me that I was rubbish at school and still dread that someone will turn around and say "well actually, you are".

edit: Andante - erk yeah can see why that would be... well, horrible (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(Scaramouche @ Apr 13 2007, 10:17 PM) *

QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 13 2007, 10:16 PM) *

I'd rather do friendly people.


LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) .

Maybe it's that incase you do balls up and get a "bad" mark and it's written down on paper?

No...it's just apart from probably my A2 recital, I don't get half as nervous for concerts in front of people I know.

I'd rather have a few people watching me than one...
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:20 PM
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I think you guys miss the 'fun' element of it. Get out there, be you, do your stuff and who cares if the examiner/audience give you a hard time. Let them get up there and do it. In performance the worst critic is yourself, and the main cause of any mishaps. Enjoy your music!
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:20 PM
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I can't do exams or friendly people. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 13 2007, 10:16 PM) *

I'd rather do friendly people.


Inclined to agree with you Nicki. I do get nerves before forum concerts, yes, but I do find playing to such a friendly and supportive crowd to be a very pleasant experience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(mrbouffant @ Apr 13 2007, 10:20 PM) *

In performance the worst critic is yourself, and the main cause of any mishaps.


Too true, MrB. Well, there's only one thing for it - shoot the critic!
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Apr 13 2007, 10:23 PM) *
QUOTE(mrbouffant @ Apr 13 2007, 10:20 PM) *
In performance the worst critic is yourself, and the main cause of any mishaps.
Too true, MrB. Well, there's only one thing for it - shoot the critic!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) anyone got a way of shooting the inner critic whilst not causing damage to oneself..?!
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post Apr 13 2007, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(mrbouffant @ Apr 13 2007, 10:20 PM) *
I think you guys miss the 'fun' element of it.

Thing is, once I'm in the exam room it's not so bad - and it can even be vaguely fun, if things go reasonably well. But the lead up to it is (for me) the opposite of fun, and saps any confidence I had in myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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