The move to digital piano exams has made recording all four exam pieces in a single take a bigger challenge for piano kids and teachers. Young learners, and especially those kids just starting out, may struggle with this. Slips, hesitations, and typos are minor errors, but they frequently result in repeated recordings and wasted time and patience.
Kids in Singapore develop piano skills, confidence, and accuracy for perfect performances at Jenny’s Music Studio’s step-by-step classes.
Start Slow – Build Strong Foundations
Immediate slow practice of new exam pieces should be demanded of kids by their piano teachers. This requires the following:
– Subdividing the beat into smaller rhythmic segments.
– Fingerings that must be clearly shown and marked in the score for students to follow.
– Before begin playing practice hand position to ensure fingers are correctly placed.
– Slow, focused practice builds muscle memory, reduces hesitation, and strengthens your brain’s link between fingering, pitch, and rhythm.
Accuracy First, Musicality Later
Once the kid has played the piece slowly and accurately, then we focus on the following:
– Using a metronome to help you maintain a consistent tempo.
– Achieve dynamics, phrasing, and articulation which should be detailed in your performance directions.
– Gradually speeding up, but maintain musicality and accuracy.
Sound Check & Microphone Testing
In digital piano exams, kids have to record all four pieces without stopping in one video. Our studio uses the acclaimed Shure MV7+ microphone, which is known for the following:
– Clear tone.
– Ability to get rid of background noise.
– Detecting the delicate audio details.
The music is recorded first to evaluate the balance of tone, posture, dynamics, and tempo. This helps the student to achieve the following:
– Learn to change how your keys respond to your touch.
– Observe kid’s finger touch weight and piano tone quality in the video.
– See where they’re sitting and what their posture is like.
Next, we’ll add the remaining parts, prioritizing speed and efficiency.
Overcome Slips with Targeted Practice
Children repeatedly struggling with specific notes or phrases won’t be helped by faster repetition.
Final Thoughts
A well-structured approach lets young kids effortlessly and stress-free record all four piano exam pieces at once. At Jenny’s Music Studio, we aim to make learning piano enjoyable, structured, and empowering for all children.
Searching for a Singaporean piano tutor who balances exam success and musical growth in children? Get in touch. Whatsapp Jenny 98256286.
