Talk:Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

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All the practical exams I have taken have been in November. The sentence saying "September" should be changed.

well change it then ChrisUK 19:01, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

I don't know what all of the times are. If I did, the sentence would be even less informed than it is now. 194.66.185.193 15:23, 20 February 2006 (UTC)

I can check with my music teacher. When I have, I shall change it Hurdygurdyman1234 22:08, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

If you look on the ABRSM website, they are Feb/March, June and November. Emma H —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.205.235.100 (talk) 13:13, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Malcolm Boyle

I really don't think that the link to Malcolm Boyle is particularly relevant. onie assumes that there are hundreds of examiners, so why should he be linked to? (I have removed) MHDIV ɪŋglɪʃnɜː(r)d(Suggestion?|wanna chat?) 00:42, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Grades and Ages?

Could a section about the 'usual' ages of canditates that take certain grades be included? I know grades are open to all ages, but I have noticed the ABRSM literature about music grades is all aimed at children (Why would my parents need to know about my exams?). I am 23 years old and I will be taking my Grade 7 next year, so am I musically retarded (I mean no offence here, I literally mean 'left behind')? A list of 'usual' ages of grade candidates would be nice. (Mawkish1983 09:42, 12 April 2007 (UTC))

I don't think there is an 'average age' for each rgade; I'm 16, and got my Grade 7, but only because I got accelerated directly to it. I know some People 18 who are taking grade 1, and somepeople who are 14, who are grade 8. Maybe there could be a section on what grades people take after learning their chosen instrument for 'x' years. MHDIV ɪŋglɪʃnɜː(r)d(Suggestion?|wanna chat?) 16:42, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

That is a good idea. It would help a student plan their development better. (Mawkish1983 10:04, 16 April 2007 (UTC))

I'm 32 and sitting my grade three theory exam in just over a month - it all depends when you started studying surely? (I took up music about two years ago). It would be better to put the average length of time taken to achieve a grade rather than ages. Emma H —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.205.235.100 (talk) 13:10, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm 41 and will taking my grade 2 pratical exam in May. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.107.248.220 (talk) 19:45, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

In my experience (taking exams myself when younger, and having two children learning, it's reasonable to expect a child to progress by about one grade per year, but obviously there are those who work through faster and those who take longer. Much depends on how much practice you do! Mikehc (talk) 14:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry don't agree. Every student learns music differently and appreciation should be given for any progress whatever speed it is at. My daughter just did grade 3 violin and she's 9, others in her class are doing grade 1 and have taken years to get there, are we then going to say that they're behind the curve - certainly not, we should encourage their progress. Hope this helps.

[edit] Link?

Hi, I would like to hear your opinions on the validity of the following site: [1] 196.211.48.106 12:50, 8 August 2007 (UTC) Doesn't look like an official ABRSM site so I would remove it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by RuthKirby (talk • contribs) 11:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)