

While grade 1 exam pieces may be ‘nothing’ to an adult or a fast learner, it may be a very challenging task for a young child, especially when the requirements of the exam is not only to play out the notes, but to play them fluently with good articulation, with loud and soft, with expression and up to the required speed. Grade 1 exam pieces are ‘nothing’ they are as easy as ‘Mary had a little lamb’! While some people may find this hilarious, some will be shocked to know the truth behind these misconceptions. From my experience in teaching, I have come across many people with certain misconceptions about piano playing and learning, thus I feel that there is a need to clarify all these misconceptions.
