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Abrsm theory grade 6 or 8

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Greenleave · 27/01/2019 20:24

Has any of your child took grade 8 theory exam, anyone less than 15 years old? My daughter sat grade 5 three years ago and now would like to sit for another theory exam. She thought of skipping grade 6,7 and jump to grade 8. She will be self studying as both her teachers dont teach theory. Any advice/experience is much appreciated.

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busyspinning · 28/01/2019 16:38

Oh and I have no idea when he’s actually fitting this in Grin

busyspinning · 28/01/2019 16:37

Ds is older but is going to skip forward to grade 8 apparently , though I’m going to get him to work through a harmony book first . I won’t be able to help him at all . He’s decided he wants both grade 8s in the bag so to speak to take the pressure off A level music ( though this is a very long way off ) he also taught himself the theory for grade 5 - once he finally got round to it !!
I do think it’s a massive step up from grade 5 though ( even grade 6 I think) a bit like the difference between gcse and a level so maybe look at a bit if grade 6 first? , but your dd is doing so well and is so clever I’d say go for it Smile

NeleusTheStatue · 28/01/2019 15:01

So I guess your first step is to let her have a go at the past papers and see where she is? You can buy them online. If she plays grade 8 standard, likes theory and enjoys reading a couple of theory books, she can take grade 6, 7 or 8, whatever and whenever she's ready. Well, at least I know a few DCs who did that way. I have no clue though!

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Greenleave · 28/01/2019 13:57

No I havent got neither the materials nor the past papers, she asked for it however we havent got any clue. She was being able to read and do past papers o her own and had G5 distinction withi few months when she was 8 so she thought she could give it a try now especially she is working on grade 8 practice. We dont know anyone who is doing theory in real life and our teachers are not familiar with Abrsm and not at all with regard to theory.

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NeleusTheStatue · 28/01/2019 01:18

Oops, I meant TG (Trinity Guildhall) not GT!

NeleusTheStatue · 28/01/2019 01:12

Have you let her try past papers of grade 6 or 8? That'll tell you whether she should skip a grade or two?

I know a few DCs well under 15 who self taught and passed grade 8 theory using workbooks and past papers and lots of reading. So get those materials if you haven't done so yet.

Some people seem to love theory and are disappointed there are no diploma. But, in case your DD is one of those people, I would like to mention that GT offers beyond grade 8. You may know this already but just in case!

Good luck.

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