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| Grade 5 Theory... |
| helenflute |
 Feb 28 2012, 04:44 PM
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Hello. A quick theory question from a parent. I've four little monsters: they've been playing for a while, but haven't followed the ABRSM programme. My daughter is quite keen to sit her theory exams: she's 12, and G5 should be just right for her. One of my other kids is keen too, but while he could manage, I think he's perhaps too little for "exam stress". How young is too young? (I know it depends on the child!) I'd be interested in hearing how your kids felt about the exams, and how old they were when they did certain theory grades. Thanks.
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| sunil |
Feb 28 2012, 05:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 7-February 11 From: Peckham :) London Member No.: 205779 |
Slightly hard to achieve, but there are many around who has done it well.
Mine made her first attempt after learning herself and failed! But in second attempt, at age 10 she passed the exam with 83 out of 100. |
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| tonedeafmum |
Feb 28 2012, 06:16 PM
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Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1036 Joined: 2-June 10 From: Not in Kansas anymore Member No.: 105486 |
QUOTE(sunil @ Feb 28 2012, 05:21 PM)  Slightly hard to achieve, but there are many around who has done it well. Mine made her first attempt after learning herself and failed! But in second attempt, at age 10 she passed the exam with 83 out of 100. I'd vote for 10 as well - if they're old enough to deal with Year 6 teachers stressing about SATs levels at them - they can manage Grade 5 theory. I am thinking of getting Son to take Grade 3 next year as a sort of trial run - he'll be turning 9 by summer 2013. |
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| Subito |
Feb 29 2012, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE(tonedeafmum @ Feb 28 2012, 06:16 PM) QUOTE(sunil @ Feb 28 2012, 05:21 PM) Slightly hard to achieve, but there are many around who has done it well. Mine made her first attempt after learning herself and failed! But in second attempt, at age 10 she passed the exam with 83 out of 100. I'd vote for 10 as well - if they're old enough to deal with Year 6 teachers stressing about SATs levels at them - they can manage Grade 5 theory. I am thinking of getting Son to take Grade 3 next year as a sort of trial run - he'll be turning 9 by summer 2013. You will be amazed how children can cope with things if you allow them to start at an earlier age. Mine started taking theory exams at 6 and got his G5 at 8. |
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| tonedeafmum |
Feb 29 2012, 08:49 AM
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Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1036 Joined: 2-June 10 From: Not in Kansas anymore Member No.: 105486 |
QUOTE(Subito @ Feb 29 2012, 12:18 AM) You will be amazed how children can cope with things if you allow them to start at an earlier age. Mine started taking theory exams at 6 and got his G5 at 8. No not amazed at all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I've encountered a fair few young children taking higher grade exams but they usually come from musical families who can help with theory (and with so much else!!!) at home. By the age of 10 I think most children should be able to get on with homework set by a teacher (academic or musical) and make good progress with no more parental support than a simple - "There's half an hour before tea - have you got a pencil?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Subito |
Feb 29 2012, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(tonedeafmum @ Feb 29 2012, 08:49 AM) QUOTE(Subito @ Feb 29 2012, 12:18 AM) You will be amazed how children can cope with things if you allow them to start at an earlier age. Mine started taking theory exams at 6 and got his G5 at 8. No not amazed at all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I've encountered a fair few young children taking higher grade exams but they usually come from musical families who can help with theory (and with so much else!!!) at home. By the age of 10 I think most children should be able to get on with homework set by a teacher (academic or musical) and make good progress with no more parental support than a simple - "There's half an hour before tea - have you got a pencil?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Please don't get me wrong, I wasn't saying to sit G5 at 8 is anything special or anything that should be amazed of, ( we know some are even younger). I was only saying it is quite amazing what children are capable of if you let them start at an earlier age. And yes, by the age of 10, they are usually mature enough to handle most of their work and are a little more careful then the younger ones. |
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helenflute Grade 5 Theory... Feb 28 2012, 04:44 PM
Claudia's Mum Mine did grade 2 at 8 years. There was no stress ... Feb 28 2012, 05:07 PM Halka My daughter took her first theory exam when she wa... Feb 28 2012, 05:11 PM
sunil No surprise there, there are exceptions! I rea... Feb 29 2012, 05:59 AM
Maizie I read stories of many children who completed Grad... Feb 29 2012, 10:04 AM soccermom I certainly know of young children who found the t... Mar 1 2012, 09:54 PM |
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