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Asal ko happy semacam jer??

26 - 08 - 2009
2.41pm

This marks the end of my ABRSM GRADE 7 PRACTICAL EXAM!
(HOPEFULLY)

Wahahahaa~~ as stated, I've completed my grade 7 piano test today! I didn't feel as nervous

as my previous exams. I wonder why~ Could it be the amount of time and effort i put into practicing? (very unlikely =P ) Could it be some imba strong confidence that came to me out of no where? Or maybe.. Its my second time sitting for the same test =P yes, I FAILED the same exam last year x(

Thinking back, I've actually went a looooong way with the piano. I started learning at the

age of 9, which is relatively later than the 'recommended age'. As I can recall, I was very exited. Hearing my sisters play back then, I eventually followed their footsteps =D However, having learned for 10 years, I've only started loving it at the age of 17. Yeah, besides the first few years of learning this instrument, I never enjoyed playing music until 2 years ago. @@||

Why, u ask? It is because of my parents and piano teachers. All my instructors have

undeniably superb playing skills, nor do they lack the ability to teach. I aquired much relevant skills from them~ not to forget theories and laws of music. Then what could be the problem? Nevertheless, all of those were forced on to me. The passion I had for music wasn't cultivated. In my opinion, it would be easier if they taught me to enjoy music instead of having me play exam pieces in an emotionless and mechanical state.

Throughout those years, I was often FORCED asked by my parents to practice the piano.

Being obedient, I did as they say (sometimes) . At one point, they even scolded me for not practicing and made me play at least an hour a day, or else no PS2 for me T_T... Going through all those had resulted in me hating to play the piano.

It was 2 years back that I realised, I did not hate neither playing the piano nor the music I

played. It was HOW they made me learn which gave me the negative feelings towards the piano. Based on personal experience, I know I'm not the only one who went through this. Unfortunately, not many people went throught the same changes as I did. Some eventually gave up playing the piano and continued to think that its just not their thing. My story?

Long story short :

"THIS BOY WAS INSPIRED(2007)"

So for parents who want their son/daughter to grow up into a fine musician, do not try to glue

their fingers on to the piano or stuff a clarinet into their mouths! You don't want them to go through what I've went through. Its not like they won't learn anything that way, but they wouldn't go far without a strong passion for it!



P.S. : Im still grateful for what my parents did. Otherwise, I wouldn't have knew The Piano. xD

~KSAboy~
~Out~