Children and Adult Violin

As early as 6 years old, a child is suitable to learn violin and instill his or her passion towards it. When it comes to choosing a suitable violin size, it is indeed imperative for a particular violinist, especially for a child. The suitable sizes are measured based on the length between your neck and your left wrist when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body. Normally, for a child who falls within the age range of 6 – 7 years old, they need to choose the ¼ size of the violin. For 8 – 9 years old, ½ size of the violin will be suitable for them. For 10 – 11 years old, they need to choose ¾ size of the violin. As for those children around 11 years old, they can use the full- sized violin.

Violin examination is under ABRSM, which consists of 8 grades in total. Students need to take note of the new syllabus as it is valid till January 2012. For the natural minor scale candidates in grades 1 and 2, they may need to present the natural minor form for their set minor scale(s) in place of harmonic forms as applicable.

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Children and Adult Guitar

Learning how to play musical instruments is a challenge, same goes to guitar. Guitar lesson is suitable for kids around 8 years old and above since their fingers will be strong enough to strum on the guitar that time. Moreover, choosing the right size of guitar at different age stages is vital. For a child, a guitar of normal size might be too large for them as they cannot reach out to the specific chords. Not to worry-Robinson Music Centre is the solution in this matter! They will certainly give you advice and find the suitable size of the guitar for your child.

There are many types of guitars which consist of electric, acoustic, classical, and base. The technical approaches such as playing the notes, chords, and scales are slightly different, depending on the type of guitar you use. This simply means that if you are good in playing acoustic guitar, it doesn’t mean that you can play well in base guitar since the style of playing each guitar is very different.

When it comes to examination, guitar examination is ranged from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Each student will receive the ABRSM certificate after he or she passes the examination. In terms of assessment, the examiner will assess the accuracy of notes and rhythm, the quality and projection of tone, tuning, posture, hand positions and articulation. Any systematic fingering that produces a good result can be accepted. Sight reading and aural test will be parts of the exam as well.

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Adult Piano

Adult piano course consists of Grade 1 till Grade 8 and the lessons will be conducted once per week. The length of the piano lessons depends on the piano grade that you are learning. When you are in a higher grade, it may take longer time for you to complete a lesson. The candidates will receive ABRSM certificates after they have passed the piano examination. Normally, Robinson Music Centre provides an upright piano during the lesson conducted at the centre. It is recommended for learners to have a piano no matter it is a new one or a second- handed piano in order for them to practise at home. Practise makes perfect, so you will still need to practise the Piano during leisure time in order to catch up with the lessons. You still can learn it whether you are adults or late adults.

In the assessment part, the examiners will be assessing the accuracy of rhythm and notes, the quality of touch, variety and gradation of tone, right choice of tempo, and expression’s detail, phrasing and accent. Any systematic fingering will be accepted if students are able to produce a good result. Besides, the examiners also take into account of the use of pedal. For those candidates who cannot reach the pedal, it is accepted if the result performed by a student is musically satisfied.

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