My Husband, the double bass
Practising on the double bass seems to improve blood circulation of the fingers, arms and head. I had just spent about close to 1 hour 20 minutes practising. I was practising orchestral pieces. That helped to push the blues away.
The secret is that I prefer to play excerpts from orchestral pieces than scales. However, I was told by my dear double bass tutor that in order to be ready for ABRSM Grade 8 exams, I need to start with practising scales. If I can be good at playing scales, playing the rest of the examination peices would become comparatively easier. Now, I wonder if I would be ready to register for Grade 8 exams.
The last time that I had registered for it about two years ago, I ended up having to pay extra money just to downgrade to Grade 7 exams. It might be a good choice on hindsight. But I suppose downgrading won't be the choice to take this year. Should one go forward, or simply give oneself more time?
Long time no see. Beautiful instrument!
ReplyDeleteclosing date is early march. i would be doing some registrations next week.
ReplyDeletei would say, if you have seen the gd 8 pieces, and can manage them in time for july/sept, i would say, go go go!! :D
the scales and arpegios, aural, etc. can be handled in these few months.
you can ask for the early period or mid or last, depending on your other schedules. i usually request for the last, obviously, to allow more time for practice. :p
if u think u are redy, jus go for it!! wow Grade 8...
ReplyDeleteand i am gradeless.... *lol*
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ReplyDeleteI have went through two different pieces from category A.
I have yet to really get down to practising the pieces in category B for I don't have an inclination for contemporary works.
As for Category C, I have played a few of those orchestral works whose excerpts have been selected for the exams.
scales and aural now seem more challenging.