On a slight tangent, I know that at least for myself, some of the pieces have led me on to buying other books and exploring other material by the same or similar composers. I'm assuming that this is part of the desired effect, or am I just a
Full Version: Abrsm Syllabus Piece Selection
I was just wondering to myself what the method behind piece selection is with the ABRSM exam pieces? What makes something worthy of being an exam piece at a certain grade? Are there set exercises in technique to be tackled or something that are covered by each?
On a slight tangent, I know that at least for myself, some of the pieces have led me on to buying other books and exploring other material by the same or similar composers. I'm assuming that this is part of the desired effect, or am I just asad case sheet music buying addict?
On a slight tangent, I know that at least for myself, some of the pieces have led me on to buying other books and exploring other material by the same or similar composers. I'm assuming that this is part of the desired effect, or am I just a
QUOTE(dcmbarton @ Jan 14 2010, 09:54 AM) 
Apparently, the Board do a lot of consultation and get suggestions from teachers as to what could be included...I've never come across a teacher who has been consulted, but this is the line the Board takes.
I know of a couple of teachers who have been consulted about syllabi
QUOTE(dcmbarton @ Jan 14 2010, 10:00 AM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jan 14 2010, 09:59 AM)
QUOTE(dcmbarton @ Jan 14 2010, 09:54 AM)
Apparently, the Board do a lot of consultation and get suggestions from teachers as to what could be included...I've never come across a teacher who has been consulted, but this is the line the Board takes.
I know of a couple of teachers who have been consulted about syllabi
Wow...that's amazing...I wonder whether they all live in the same part of the country?
I guess it's possible it's fairly London-centric, but I can't be at all certain of that...
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