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doel	Jan 19 2004, 06:43 PM Post #1
Unregistered	Hi, I am planning to take the DipABRSM (piano) in a year's time.I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions regarding the pieces. I took my grade 8 way back in high school and for the last 7 years haven't taken any exams.Am planning to take the exam by being self taught(hope it won't be too difficult),since I am a Ph.D. student and don't have time for lessons!Does anyone know what the scales for the exams are?I'm assuming everything! -Deb

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jo.clarinet	Jan 20 2004, 12:27 PM Post #2
Unregistered	I don't think there are ANY scales for the DipABRSM! I'm not 100% sure as regards piano, but I had one of my recorder pupils taking it last year and there were certainly no scales for that - just a recital, quick study and viva.

philippurvis	Jan 20 2004, 02:00 PM Post #3
Unregistered	There are no scales!! Check the online syllabus for the requirements.

agnescyy	Jan 23 2004, 04:37 PM Post #4
Unregistered	ABDip is not easy to pass.can say is easy to fail.cos I took one time,around 3 years,I still not retake it.the main problem is I cant get a good teacher.

psycopathic_penguin	Jan 27 2004, 03:54 PM Post #5
Unregistered	hey i take it u have got the syllabus!?? cuz when i did my violin DipABRSM i had the syllabus and just followed it, i should have all of the scales and stuff! i also know what you mean about time, though it must be harder 4 u! i taught my self up to piano grade 7 and now i am taking my 8 this easter. on top ov GCSES (ohhhhhhhh joy!!!) gud luck with ur exams and pieces.

Digby	Feb 17 2004, 03:45 PM Post #6
Unregistered	Hi, all the pieces and requirements are in the syllabus which is available on this site. There are no scales but you do need to do a Viva Voce which requires in depth knowledge of the pieces, composers and the periods they are taken from. Its really not something I would want to tackle without a teachers help. Best of luck

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