Yippeee I passed! with distinction!

Subject: Yippeee I passed! with distinction!
From: Hawker
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 08:02 PM

I took my Grade 1 harp exam with the Associated Board of The Royal Schools Of Music last week ans not only did I pass but I got a distinction! And an excellent mark ( 18 out of 20) for my sight reading test - The one bit I thought (and my tutor thought) I would not do so well on. I am absolutely delightedand just thought I'd share my excitement with you all
Skipping off to bed happy
Lucy

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From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 08:20 PM

well plucked dear!

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From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 10:34 PM

How wonderful to have your hard work pay off! Congratulations.

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From: Pauline L
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 10:57 PM

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From: jeffp
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 11:20 PM

Major congrats!!!!

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From: Rasener
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 01:31 AM

Well done Lucy. I harp you had a good nights sleep.

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From: Ernest
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 02:32 AM

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Best
Ernest

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From: MBSLynne
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 02:48 AM

Well done Lucy!!!

Love Lynne

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From: SussexCarole
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 02:53 AM

Congratulations Lucy!

Carole & Andrew x

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From: Splott Man
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:44 AM

Well done!

Some blues at Miskin then?








Oh, harp...

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From: Zany Mouse
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:53 AM

Well done, Lucy. Now on to Grade 2?

Rhiannon

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From: Georgiansilver
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 04:22 AM

Well done Lucy, full of admiration for you

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From: The Walrus
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 04:22 AM

Congratulations

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From: Hawker
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 04:43 AM

Splott, I think I'll leave the harping at Miskin to Harriet, I've still got a long way to go 'till I get to her standard! (Though Kevin did say I could bring the cheesegrater with me this year) as for blues harp - well.... I can make a noise on one of them but I'll keep that for my own private entertainment - unless there is a torture session organised!
Cheers Lucy
PS yes slept like a log

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From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 04:48 AM

Oh well done Lucy!! What a talented Girlie you are!!!

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From: The Sandman
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 04:53 AM

well done

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From: Fliss
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:20 AM

Brill. Ive always fancied learning harp so when I get to the Pearly Gates I can say I can already play. A friend said I would need scaffolding to hold up my cloud!

fxx

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From: kitchen piper
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:35 AM

woo hoo!
Congrats!
:)
Vx

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From: Scrump
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:58 AM

You must indeed be a pleasant plucker :-)

Well done!

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 06:12 AM

Well done!! I have a friend who is learning the harp and she let me have a go.. it's not as easy as it looks!

LTS

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From: Scrump
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 06:42 AM

Isn't it? I thought all you had to do was pluck the strings to play tunes on them. Is there more to it then? :-)

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From: John J
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 07:56 AM

Well done Lucy!!

Best wishes,

John

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From: Ron Davies
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 07:58 AM

Wonderful! No test of that sort is easy. Excellent!

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From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 08:14 AM

Well done Lucy!

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From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 10:46 AM

Congratulations, Lucy!!! Go get 'em, lady. Onward to Grade 2.

All the best,

Mick

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From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 12:20 PM

Congrats !!

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From: Cats
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 12:23 PM

All you need now is the halo! That will be more difficult!!!! Congrats Lucy.

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From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 12:25 PM

Don't be in a hurry for the halo, OK Lucy?

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From: Morticia
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 12:53 PM

well done, Lucy, that's great news.

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From: GUEST
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 01:05 PM

I've drunk loads of Grade 1 Harp in my time. Never been congratulated for it though.

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From: vectis
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:20 PM

Well Done Lucy

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From: Schantieman
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:37 PM

Well done.

Plucking marvellous, in fact!

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From: fat B****rd
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:03 PM

Congratulations and a great future to you. Charlie S.

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From: Hawker
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 06:16 PM

Thanks all.
Certificate arrived today with examiners comments. I was some chuffed with how calm I must have appeared.
In my violin exams, my hands shook so much that I had real trouble playing well, but with the harp, I seemed to be more in control. Perhaps its just 'cos I enjoy playing it so much.
Harriet Earis has a lot to answer for! I lived a stones throw away from my harp teacher for 3 years, socialised with both her and her husband, went to thier concerts and never even had a whiff of a desire to have a go, then Harriet played at Miskin and I was wowed. At my teachers next concert, I plucked up (ha ha) the courage to have a go - and bang! I was hooked!
Had a lesson this evening and I have been let loose on some proper tunes now rather than BORING namby pamby beginner books, though I have been given some finger excercises that my brain is not dealing with at all!
Once again, I implore anybody thinking of starting to play an instrument and maybe thinking they are past their learn-by date, you are NEVER too old to learn, you may never make it to being the worlds greatest player, but the enjoyment you'll get out of it surpasses anything. I had a mild TIA (transient Ischaemic Attack - mini stroke)in the summer and believe playing has helped me recover.
- And you dont need to take lessons or exams either, I just like to push myself - it gives me an incentive and something to aim for.
Anyone in Cornwall on 16th December can see me and the Harp ensemble I play with - Harpers Bizarre - playing Christmas music at Cotehele House at 11 am - 12.30p.m. and 2- 3 p.m. in The Great Hall there (where the amazing Huge Garland is!) - I'll be the one at the back doing a lot of miming! Tee Hee
Cheers, Lucy

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From: Cats
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 10:16 AM

Hi Hawker, Jon and I as well as KIm and Sally will be there as its the wassailing of their orchard that morning too. Farmers Market at 9, then Cothele. See you there

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From: Hawker
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 04:16 PM

what time is the wassailing cats? Id like to see that too since I am there!
Cheers Lucy

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From: sapper82
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 12:06 PM

Congrats!!

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From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 02:01 PM

Well done, we're very harpy for you..

Chris

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From: GUEST,Polly Squeezebox
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 02:52 PM

Warmest congratulations, Lucy, from us three -
Polly, Jack & Zak

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From: Cats
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 03:15 PM

Hawker, I'll ring you.

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From: Pistachio
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 05:05 PM

Time to make the time to learn the accordion I think, or should I concentrate on improving my Guitar style ... Time, that four letter word, ****.
Many, many congratulations on your result and thanks for your positive vibes (I plan to act upon them)....soon!

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From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 06:09 PM

I don't think that you passed your harp exam.

I think that you're a lyre.

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From: John J
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 06:44 PM

At leest she kan spel.

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From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 03:27 PM

Congrats, Lucy!

I hope you've got your voice back too!*

Love

Kitty

* that's only because I haven't seen you since the Wail...

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From: Hawker
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 03:56 PM

Thanks Kitty,
Yes I have got my voice back, just got to find my marbles!!!!

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From: Cats
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 03:59 PM

You left them at ours when you came over last time! They're in the dresser drawer!

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From: Hawker
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 05:33 PM

Ah! So that's where I left them, now where are my car keys...........
Cheers, L