Trinity Grade 3 Piano Exam - 93/100 Distinction - Day 782 Progress

Here is my entire Trinity Grade 3 Performance end-to-end without edits. Trinity do not let you upload your actual submission to social media so I shot this top down straight after I recorded the actual submission.Show more

I normally only spend a few minutes editing my videos but this was a bit of a mission and took me four hours to overlay all of the scores and sync it up with the actual performance - but it is nice to be able to follow along because we all know how much piano students love reading sheet music.

Some of the grading was a bit arbitrary but a distinction is a distinction so onward to grade 4. I was going to take a break on grading but we have a family holiday in Melbourne around Christmas which will see me without a piano for a couple of weeks. I figure it is better to knock over grade 4 now and submit it before the end of the year then decide whether I am ready to look at grade 5 in the new year. Hopefully that is not overly optimistic as early signs are that there is a steep increase in difficulty from grade 3 to 4. :|

Here is the full grading transcript. Whenever you see three numbers separated by slashes they are:

Fluency & Accuracy
The ability to perform fluently, with a stable pulse and with an accurate realisation of the notation.

Technical facility
The ability to control the instrument effectively, covering the various technical demands of the music.

Communication & Interpretation
The interpretation of the music and the way the performance conveys a sense of stylistic understanding and audience engagement.

Name: David Connors
Classical & Jazz
Grade: 3

Instrument: Piano

Piece 1 (out of 22): Les couscous benevoles
The playing had reliable accuracy and detail with a good sense of style and fluency, overall. Tonal control was generally well handled.
Marks: 7/6/8 = 21

Piece 2 (out of 22): An Autumn Leaf
This was mostly well executed with good accuracy and flow and clear attention to detail. Tonal control occasionally lacked clarity, but the style and feel were conveyed well.
Marks: 7/6/7 = 20

Piece 3 (out of 22): Sunrise on the Matterhorn
The playing had good flow and tonal warmth. Finger-work was generally even with a suitably thoughtful and detailed approach to the phrasing, conveying an overall sense of stylistic poise.
Marks: 7/6/8 = 21

Technical Work (out of 14):
The scales and arpeggios were mostly fluent and even. 1a was clear with an expressive feel and 2b was often detailed and accurate.
Mark: 13

Performance Delivery and Focus (out of 10)
The performances were delivered with smooth transitions and well-maintained focus.
Mark: 9

Musical Awareness (out of 10)
The ability to move between styles is well developed and there is a convincing level of personal investment in the performances.
Mark: 9

Total: 93/100