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Question relating to the practical exam in music.

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  • 11-04-2013 10:48pm
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    BetterThanThou
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    As far as the music practical is concerned, how do they grade you? If I were to play extremely easy songs, but, play them well, would I be able to get full marks?


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    Undeadfred
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    As far as i know, yes.

    My teacher has said that they grade you on an overall impression. Its far better to play 6 easy piecies well then to play 6 hard pieces with lots of mistakes. I've dummed down my repetoire loads for the LC practical so i can get the marks. I'm able to play far more advanced pieces but its a lot safer for me to play easier ones. I'm less likely to make a mistake in them.
    You should also have a collection of pieces from different musical eras eg. Baroque, Classical, Romantic etc.


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    BetterThanThou
    Registered Users Posts: 944 ✭✭✭BetterThanThou


    Honestly, I was planning on singing and playing piano at the same time for 6 pieces, and choosing extremely easy pieces, such as Johnny Cash and The Beatles.


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    hfallada
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    Something like 80% of people get As in the practical. I got an 90-95% in last year and my pieces were pretty weak


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    curly135
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    There is a marking scheme, where it's all broken down, as there is for everything else:

    http://www.examinations.ie/exam/LC_Music_Practical_markscheme_Higher_and_Ordinary_Level.pdf


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