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Yippeee I passed! with distinction!

29 Nov 06 - 08:02 PM (#1896048)
Subject: Yippeee I passed! with distinction!
From: Hawker

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


29 Nov 06 - 08:20 PM (#1896060)
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From: Big Al Whittle

well plucked dear!


29 Nov 06 - 10:34 PM (#1896173)
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From: Ebbie

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


29 Nov 06 - 10:57 PM (#1896194)
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From: Pauline L

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


29 Nov 06 - 11:20 PM (#1896206)
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From: jeffp

Major congrats!!!!


30 Nov 06 - 01:31 AM (#1896239)
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From: Rasener

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


30 Nov 06 - 02:32 AM (#1896255)
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From: Ernest

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


30 Nov 06 - 02:48 AM (#1896258)
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From: MBSLynne

Well done Lucy!!!

Love Lynne


30 Nov 06 - 02:53 AM (#1896259)
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From: SussexCarole

Congratulations Lucy!

Carole & Andrew x


30 Nov 06 - 03:44 AM (#1896265)
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From: Splott Man

Well done!

Some blues at Miskin then?








Oh, harp...


30 Nov 06 - 03:53 AM (#1896271)
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From: Zany Mouse

Well done, Lucy. Now on to Grade 2?

Rhiannon


30 Nov 06 - 04:22 AM (#1896289)
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From: Georgiansilver

Well done Lucy, full of admiration for you


30 Nov 06 - 04:22 AM (#1896290)
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From: The Walrus

Congratulations


30 Nov 06 - 04:43 AM (#1896306)
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From: Hawker

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


30 Nov 06 - 04:48 AM (#1896307)
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From: My guru always said

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


30 Nov 06 - 04:53 AM (#1896311)
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From: The Sandman

well done


30 Nov 06 - 05:20 AM (#1896323)
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From: Fliss

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


30 Nov 06 - 05:35 AM (#1896329)
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From: kitchen piper

woo hoo!
Congrats!
:)
Vx


30 Nov 06 - 05:58 AM (#1896340)
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From: Scrump

You must indeed be a pleasant plucker :-)

Well done!


30 Nov 06 - 06:12 AM (#1896348)
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From: Liz the Squeak

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


30 Nov 06 - 06:42 AM (#1896367)
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From: Scrump

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? :-)


30 Nov 06 - 07:56 AM (#1896422)
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From: John J

Well done Lucy!!

Best wishes,

John


30 Nov 06 - 07:58 AM (#1896426)
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From: Ron Davies

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


30 Nov 06 - 08:14 AM (#1896435)
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From: jacqui.c

Well done Lucy!


30 Nov 06 - 10:46 AM (#1896523)
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From: Big Mick

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

All the best,

Mick


30 Nov 06 - 12:20 PM (#1896589)
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From: Leadfingers

Congrats !!


30 Nov 06 - 12:23 PM (#1896594)
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From: Cats

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


30 Nov 06 - 12:25 PM (#1896595)
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From: Big Mick

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


30 Nov 06 - 12:53 PM (#1896628)
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From: Morticia

well done, Lucy, that's great news.


30 Nov 06 - 01:05 PM (#1896640)
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From: GUEST

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


30 Nov 06 - 03:20 PM (#1896783)
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From: vectis

Well Done Lucy


30 Nov 06 - 03:37 PM (#1896803)
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From: Schantieman

Well done.

Plucking marvellous, in fact!


30 Nov 06 - 05:03 PM (#1896883)
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From: fat B****rd

Congratulations and a great future to you. Charlie S.


30 Nov 06 - 06:16 PM (#1896949)
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From: Hawker

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


02 Dec 06 - 10:16 AM (#1898280)
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From: Cats

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


02 Dec 06 - 04:16 PM (#1898528)
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From: Hawker

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


03 Dec 06 - 12:06 PM (#1898879)
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From: sapper82

Congrats!!


03 Dec 06 - 02:01 PM (#1898973)
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From: GUEST

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

Chris


03 Dec 06 - 02:52 PM (#1899017)
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From: GUEST,Polly Squeezebox

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


03 Dec 06 - 03:15 PM (#1899030)
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From: Cats

Hawker, I'll ring you.


03 Dec 06 - 05:05 PM (#1899090)
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From: Pistachio

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!


03 Dec 06 - 06:09 PM (#1899133)
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From: GUEST

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

I think that you're a lyre.


03 Dec 06 - 06:44 PM (#1899164)
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From: John J

At leest she kan spel.


04 Dec 06 - 03:27 PM (#1899929)
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From: Herga Kitty

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...


04 Dec 06 - 03:56 PM (#1899953)
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From: Hawker

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


04 Dec 06 - 03:59 PM (#1899957)
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From: Cats

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


04 Dec 06 - 05:33 PM (#1900037)
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From: Hawker

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