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Offline hunterj

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exams?
on: December 14, 2005, 02:13:18 AM
i see all of you saying things such as, " i dont have enough money to take my 4/5 grade exam."  and, " i need to get ready for my grade 8 exam."


i know this sounds dumb...


but what are these exams you speak of?

Offline aragonaise

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Re: exams?
Reply #1 on: December 14, 2005, 07:24:39 AM
I'm taking Trinity Piano Solo Exam.

Anybody else on this forum???

Offline fuel925

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Re: exams?
Reply #2 on: December 14, 2005, 11:21:43 PM
i see all of you saying things such as, " i dont have enough money to take my 4/5 grade exam."  and, " i need to get ready for my grade 8 exam."


i know this sounds dumb...


but what are these exams you speak of?
Why have you made 2 threads on this? I made a reply in your other thread.

Offline hunterj

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Re: exams?
Reply #3 on: December 15, 2005, 12:53:59 AM
thank you for responding on my other post.

how do i get ahold of exam directors since im self taught?

where do i see a list of pieces in each level?

Offline fuel925

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Reply #4 on: December 15, 2005, 07:11:57 PM
thank you for responding on my other post.

how do i get ahold of exam directors since im self taught?

where do i see a list of pieces in each level?
First you need to find the examination boards for your area/country. I don't know where you are from so I cant suggest any. Once you have found the names of the examination board(s), you need to get a copy of their current exam syllabus. They usually have these to download from the website, or if you write/call them they will send you a copy through the post. The syllabus will tell you everything you will need to know/learn for the exam.

Good luck and if you have any more questions just ask :)

Offline hunterj

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Re: exams?
Reply #5 on: December 15, 2005, 07:32:28 PM
i live in indiana, usa

what boards do you recommend?

Offline amanfang

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Reply #6 on: December 15, 2005, 09:37:16 PM
Hunterj,

There is not really a nationalized standard of grading in the US as there are in Canada and Europe.  However, there is RACE which is modeled after the Canadian system, though it has not become nationally accepted.  It is fairly new.  You may want to check into this if you are interested. 

https://www.royalamericanconservatory.org/ 
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