Time isn't healing

Friday, May 28, 2010

self recollection.

I PASSED MY PIANO PRACTICAL EXAM WITH MERIT~! XD

okay, I know to some of you, it's really not a big deal, but to me, it's a huge deal, don't like reading my enthusiasm? Shut up and get out.
And I welcome those who appreciate some optimism after several angsty post x)

TADA!
Okay, I know it's hard to read. So I'll write it out!

A1 : A flowing tempo was set and articulation was crisp throughout. Dynamics could have been a little more contrasted, and there was a little hurrying, with the LH mispatched(?) a little, before the da capo. Otherwise most acceptable.

30(20) - 24

B3 : The pedal was well used, and the melody highlighted. The C# in the bass in the second chord and subsequently was missing, and you could have been more liberal with dynamics, but otherwise confidently played.

30(20) - 25

C1 : The anticipation in the rhythm were well pointed, and the style of the piece was well grasped in this accurate performance. Tempo just a little relaxed, though, but otherwise most convincing.

30(20) - 28

Scales and arpeggios:
A little confusion in Bb minor arpeggio, but otherwise all securely and promptly played.

21(14) - 19

Sight-reading:
A little cautious, with some errors, but the basic ideas were grasped.

21(14) - 15

Aural tests:
Errors in test B and in rhythm/metre(?) in C - otherwise sound(?)

18(12) - 13

Total 124

Additional comments:
Some commendable(?) and enjoyable playing - well done!

XD
ok I know~ I'm a bit full of myself now~ but this is why I starting blogging, to spread my feelings! Whether it's happiness or sadness, I'll post! x3

Okay, let me explain it to those who are blur, the A1 B3 C1 are exam pieces. In A B C, there's 3 songs each, and you choose one to play. The 30(20), 21(14) are marks. Those not in brackets are the max value, and those in brackets are the min acceptable marks you get. And those marks after the "-" are my marks!

I am always a little confused with Bb minor arpeggio in Scales and Arpeggios =/
I don't know why, no matter how many times I play that, I'd still make mistakes the first time.
And Sight-reading, well...I have always been horrible in Sight-reading. I can never read notes fast enough to play the whole piece fluently.
In Aural tests...I admit, I screwed this up. I really am suppose to know the answers to test B, but really, it's my fault -.- I could have gotten better marks.

Well, most likely, I'd say this examiner is AWESOME. I failed Grade 5 once, did I mention this is my Grade 5 exam? Well it's my Grade 5 exam.
My previous examiner, was an Italian. I still remember his name...Victor....Victor something. I can't spell his last name =/
Well, I guess I was not prepared at that time.
And this time I can get such great marks (in my opinion), is most likely because of the examiner's awesome-ness. He wasn't that strict I guess. Which is a bonus to me~ XD
I mean, c'mon, 124 is not bad. I used to get 100+ for my Grade 3 and 4. Barely passing.
And also, the extra lessons I got from this Russian lady helped a lot too. She is very stern, and she picks on every little mistake you make. I used to get really annoyed by that, I mean, during the first lesson with her. Then consequently, I find that she is very good in correcting your mistakes. And I found that all those months I've been playing the wrong way.
So, yeah, gotta give credit to her as well ;)

Just like how it is in my previous post, things are starting to get real good now.
I may not have a great starting, and I might've made a few wrong turns in life, but right now, I know I'm going on the right track. And to keep on this track, I need to keep my eyes on the light ahead, whether it is deceiving me, or guiding me, I know one way or another, I need to follow the light, I have to find my own way to my destiny.

Omg LOL that is so cheesy~ something I so wouldn't say.
But it is how I feel. I want everyone out there to know that things may seem difficult, and it seems like there is no reward in the end, but the end isn't over, it isn't near. Maybe throughout this journey of self recollection, you'd find a right turn, to the right path, to your right track.
And if there is something in your way, don't step on it. Figuratively speaking. Find a diplomatic way to skirt around the edges. And don't be too much of a softy. Being kind and nice in one thing, being too nice and too kind is another. You might get scammed or cheated.
It may look like a cruel cruel world, but it is reality, people will use this weakness of yours and attack you, use you. Believe me, I've got used numerous times to be qualified of giving this advice.
Be firm with your beliefs and principles.

Well, I've said all I can about cheesy stuff. And I hope people will take heed. Now, I am off to have some self recollection myself ;)
xx