violin lessons

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doglover · 02/04/2007 23:23

My dd1 (aged 8) has been receiving violin lessons at school in a small group since September. She practices daily (unprompted!) and is really loving it! Her teacher said that she's making excellent progress and he's thinking in terms of her taking grade 1 in theno too distant future. I haven't got a clue about what this is or what it entails and wondered if anyone out there could enlighten me and/or provide a link to a syllabus website? (If such a thing exists?!) Sorry to be so clueless but I'd love to be more help to her and I haven't a clue where to start! Thanks

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cat64 · 02/04/2007 23:33

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JanH · 02/04/2007 23:35

Hi, doglover - the exam will be ABRSM and you can get CDs etc, can't see any helpful inf for parents but you could probably ring up!

Good luck to dd1

SueW · 02/04/2007 23:55

Might not be ABRSM - DD's school does Trinity Guildhall exams instead (although the senior school does ABRSM!)

But I agree that as long as she is practising let her music teacher be the lead and just encourage her to perform for you from time to time. Performing is a big part of her violin exams apparently.

It is frustrating for me though that I cannot give her guidance, hints and tips until I have had chance to view a lesson and talk to the teacher.

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doglover · 03/04/2007 08:37

Thanks, guys. I'll follow your advice. I'm just delighted that she derives so much pleasure from her music!

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