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happysoul

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What should I play for my exam?

on: September 13, 2007, 08:31:22 AM

I've gotta play two contrasting pieces in two weeks time and I haven't even started. Yups, I'm in trouble, thats why I'm here.

Its a test for O level music, I'm in Singapore by the way. I've got Grade 7 ABRSM and can play songs around Gr 8 ABRSM level. I can play say Chopin's opus 9 no 2 and a little of no 1, but please I only have two weeks...

Two or three part inventions would be alright, but specifically I'm looking for songs that are do-able in two weeks. I haven't a slightest idea what to do so here's the criteria, please advice on what to play, and some tips for parts of the song too..

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amelialw

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Re: What should I play for my exam?

Reply #1 on: September 13, 2007, 01:59:06 PM

Hi, i'm from singapore too, but living in canada now.

Lol...2 weeks left. My sister's friends who did this exam prepped like a few months before. This is crazy, why did'nt you start earlier.

Even if you pick a piece that do-able in 2 weeks, the standard will be really minimal. Won't 2 and 3 part inventions be too easy??

I don't know, sorry

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ryanyee

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Re: What should I play for my exam?

Reply #2 on: October 19, 2007, 06:38:56 AM

Quote from: happysoul on September 13, 2007, 08:31:22 AM

I've gotta play two contrasting pieces in two weeks time and I haven't even started. Yups, I'm in trouble, thats why I'm here.

Its a test for O level music, I'm in Singapore by the way. I've got Grade 7 ABRSM and can play songs around Gr 8 ABRSM level. I can play say Chopin's opus 9 no 2 and a little of no 1, but please I only have two weeks...

Two or three part inventions would be alright, but specifically I'm looking for songs that are do-able in two weeks. I haven't a slightest idea what to do so here's the criteria, please advice on what to play, and some tips for parts of the song too..

who can't? try beethoven's moonlight sonata if you like him. his 5th &s20th pianoforte sonata's a good choice.(my opinion)

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georgethemusicalme

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Re: What should I play for my exam?

Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 10:56:18 AM

Quote from: ryanyee on October 19, 2007, 06:38:56 AM

try beethoven's moonlight sonata if you like him. his 5th &s20th pianoforte sonata's a good choice.(my opinion)

Yeh i think moonlight sonata is a good choice - 1'st movement of that and 1/2nd movement of pathetique?? it's doable in 2 weeks - but the quality of the fast part won't be too good after 2 weeks - unless you're the next Franz Liszt

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sborovic

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Re: What should I play for my exam?

Reply #4 on: June 07, 2008, 07:55:08 PM

No, the quality of ANY part won't be good, without unless!

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