Why? Because, to some, preparing for exam may rip away the joy from learning piano.
So when I was looking for a piano tutor for my offspring, I told her that I don't really insist on taking exam. Gullible me didn't realized that piano tutor do need to increase tuition fee which is normally based on grade. Paiseh.
My colleague came out with an alternative solution to it. He allowed the tutor to judge. So based on the book, without taking exam, the tutor may increase the fee accordingly.
Now, I'm the midst of preparing dear son for grade one exam. I know now that he is not made for exam. He enjoys learning piano. But preparing for exam with endless repetitive exam piece is not his cup of tea.
BUT, I'm glad that we did it. Because, no matter what, exam is designed to test the capability properly. In those ghastly practice hours, the kid learns all the necessities to be a FINE piano player. Piano vs forte, speed, phrasing, expression, ... No doubt those with real talent does not need to go through this painful process. But my children are just mere mortal whose mom likes piano
So exam or not, at least once, let them take it. The experience worthed for both parents and child. :)
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