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rlmilton

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comparison of standards

on: April 08, 2008, 05:29:07 PM

Can anyone help me to decide on how the John W, Schaum piano course compares with the Associated Board syllabus? I have been teaching as far as the purple book which is supposed to be grade 2 but it seems to me to be rather below the Ass Bd grade 2 standard.

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dan101

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Re: comparison of standards

Reply #1 on: April 10, 2008, 01:28:20 PM

Although I'm not familiar with the John W, Schaum piano course, I would trust your gut. I've tried many different method books, but if I feel that the level is too low compared with the Boards standards, I tend to shy away from them.

Having said that, if your students are not particularly interested in the exam route, I wouldn't be overly concerned with the level of the Schaum.

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