I'm so happy with my grade 7 piano. I would've been happier if I got a Distinction. But a Merit's not bad is it? 127/150.
I skipped my grade 6 and I did get 130/150(Distinction) for my Grade 5 so Grade 7 Merit not bad is it?

Anyway,
I did
A2-Presto-By Hassler
B1-Esquisse-By Gliere
C6-Le petit ane blanc-By Ibert

Score.
A2- 27/30
Technically secure and stylish playing with good clarity of tune and texture. Some ornaments could be more tightly integrated(huh? can't read examiner's writing).

B1-26/30
An accurate reading as a whole at a reasonably stylish tempo. There is space for even more expresive detail and a slightly more relaxed tempo.

C6-28/30
Confident and musical playing, good in tempo and in attention to detail. Most secure in rhythmic foucus and ensemble with a fine staccato technique.

Scales-Group 2-19/21
A most fluent and musically phased response in all repects. Good in tone, ensemble and rhythmic consistency.

Sight Reading-17/21
Good in rhythmic continiuty and in tempo + R.H. notes. Some(Me: not some lots-Me thinks so anyway) L.H errors.

Aural Tests- DON'T LAUGH-10/18
LOL
These require more preparation. Only Cii & Ciii were satisfactory.


LOL. My aurals totally suck. I would've posted this sooner only nobody gave me access to the forums *rolls eyes*. Well i'm working towards Grade 8 now. Yay!
And i'm only 13.

A merit is really good, well done!

Got the same mark for Grade 3 piano

Well done!

Car Expert

used to get like 14-17 in my other grades. now i'm beginning to suck

Aurals at the later grades are hard, so don't worry. It just needs practice.

Thats what they all say and i can't be bothered.

hehe beat this!!
i got 9/18 for my grade 8 flute - aural
thomxxx

Well i hope i don't go that low. hope to get at least pass mark next time.

well done
grade 7 at 13 is great. keep it up!
(I'm only g5~6)

I think that's an excellent result. You should be well pleased with yourself.

Woo well done that's a really great mark! Don't worry about the aurals, they just take a bit more practice than at the earlier grades!

That's a good result! I've gotten merit too after 3/4 year of preparations. I didn't fare too well in my scales with only a pass (silly isn't it? my teacher always says: "Scales are give-away marks") but I'm still clumsy during exams because of nervousness.

Everyone has problems in some things, so work up on your aurals. You have the major Grade 8 coming some time...just an encouragement.

That's a great result! Well done!

Well done for getting a Merit in your Grade 7. Fantastic! Good luck with your Grade 8.

well done!

ShArOn

Don't dismiss the Aural out of hand. Your marks are worthwhile smiling about...

BUT put the work in for the aural next time and you won't miss the distinction you deserve.

There is a lot of electronic media backup media around. Use it to practice in the same way you do the rest of your piano playing.

Congrats for now, but you've been given a wake-up call over an area that needs more work.

JoD

true, i can buy CD's to help but my teacher normally leaves my aurals until 2-3 months before the exam so i don't have that much time doing them