I just received my results and certificate for the ABRSM Music Theory exams (Grade 6) this evening when I went for music theory lesson. I have passed with Merit.
I did pretty well for the fourth and fifth sections of the Grade 6 exams. I almost scored full marks for these sections. However, based on the results, I would still needed more work on harmony and melody-writing. While I do acknowledge I needed more work on melody-writing, I had thought that my foundation in harmony would be reasonable enough to score me better marks. It looks like I have to study harmony in greater depth.
Whatever it is, I have passed with a merit. My tutor said one has to score from 80 - 89 to earn a merit, 90 and above to earn a distinction. I scored 82 marks.
It looks like I have to work smarter and harder to earn myself the Hedy King Robinson award when I take Grade 8 Music Theory Exams sometime next year. Cheer for me please.
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congrats! dont worry abt the hedy king robison prize. work hard for gr8! =) JiAYOU!
ReplyDeleteatta girl! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteknew you will do well.
Congratulations PY! Well done. *applause*
ReplyDeleteMy daughter did well in her auditions too. Though it sounds like the scoring is recorded differently here.
BTW I bought some drumsticks and a practice pad too. Feels good to play rudiments again. :)
Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteGanbatte for Grade 8.... :D
most importantly, you must enjoy the process, PY.
ReplyDeleteEmily: Thanks a lot. Yup, it matters more if I have understood the concepts than if I won the prize. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a prize.
ReplyDeleteMisti: Thank you for your support and encouragement.
SA: Thank you for cheering for me. The scoring is for music theory, and it is quite strict. Making music is fun!
Kimmie: Thank you for coming by and for your most appreciated cheers. :)
I was trying to view your blog, but the link from your name did not work.
hip-hip-hooray for you! 82 is such high score in my books; I usually do lower than that in my piano exams a long long time ago... heheh!
ReplyDeletegood luck in your Grade 8 exams!
Wow! Congrats & Jia You!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, girl.
ReplyDeleteBut I think it will get more and more difficult. I hated all the theory and practical music tests/exams. And never got to complete them :(
Congrats on passing with Merit! BTW, I like how you're doing a 'related posts' at the bottom of some of your posts. Isn't it a great way for people to find other things you've written and links to other interesting sites? Hope you're doing well!
ReplyDeletePinkie: Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTigerfish: Thank you. I learnt that I only enjoy my exams if I have prepared for them well in advance.
Jason: Thank you for the wishes. I saw a few other bloggers putting related posts at the bottom of their post, so I decided to do similarly in my own way too.
Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo.... you did well. Call for a celebration.
Eastcoastlife: Thank you. :)
ReplyDeletei sit for the same theory exam as you, grade 6 2007... i score distinction and get myself the award...before that i dun even know there's such an award!! but PY ... jus look forward... cause you still have your grade 8 to come!!! gambateh!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am preparing for theory grade 8. Sitting for it probably next year.
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