2026 HSC CHAT (5 Viewers)

[ellurbee]

How are you grade 8 and have issues with your hands to play?

I wish i could tell you- but i played this one piece at the beginning of last year for an assessment and it caused stabbing pain and inflammation in a tendon, and instead of it just healing in a couple weeks it affected every other tendon and it came up in my other hand somehow, so now certain pieces are hard to play and i tire out easily compared to a couple years ago when i had good stamina whilst playing. And i've been to physio and allat because it became unbearable and they literally said oh well- that was last year- and now they are blaming it on the fact that one of my fingers is weak (which in my opinion it isn't) even though it is in multiple fingers and they can't really do anything for me unless other symptoms start to come up more frequently than they have been.

 

[ellurbee]

pussy

my bad gang i'll do better next time lmao

 

[enlargedthroat]

I wish i could tell you- but i played this one piece at the beginning of last year for an assessment and it caused stabbing pain and inflammation in a tendon, and instead of it just healing in a couple weeks it affected every other tendon and it came up in my other hand somehow, so now certain pieces are hard to play and i tire out easily compared to a couple years ago when i had good stamina whilst playing. And i've been to physio and allat because it became unbearable and they literally said oh well- that was last year- and now they are blaming it on the fact that one of my fingers is weak (which in my opinion it isn't) even though it is in multiple fingers and they can't really do anything for me unless other symptoms start to come up more frequently than they have been.

Playing with a hurt finger isnt uncommon so that shouldnt stop you. Plus piano is the most beautiful instrument.

 

[ellurbee]

Playing with a hurt finger isnt uncommon so that shouldnt stop you. Plus piano is the most beautiful instrument.

It didn't stop me but it's been a year and it isn't really healing- it's kinda getting worse and affecting daily tasks.
Piano is beautiful sure- but i'm also trying to learn other instruments like guitar, drums, and vocals because i feel you can do more with them in terms of modern day pieces/songs.

 

[enlargedthroat]

It didn't stop me but it's been a year and it isn't really healing- it's kinda getting worse and affecting daily tasks.
Piano is beautiful sure- but i'm also trying to learn other instruments like guitar, drums, and vocals because i feel you can do more with them in terms of modern day pieces/songs.

So youre that kind of player...

 

[ellurbee]

So youre that kind of player...

HUH WDYM?

 

[ellurbee]

So youre that kind of player...

I've been playing piano for 11 years and my brother plays guitar so i thought i'd learn. I still play piano and it's my main instrument but i like being flexible- like a jack of all trades.

 

[enlargedthroat]

I've been playing piano for 11 years and my brother plays guitar so i thought i'd learn. I still play piano and it's my main instrument but i like being flexible- like a jack of all trades.

Jack of all trades, master of none?

 

[enlargedthroat]

HUH WDYM?

People who are genuinely good at piano dont play much modern music.

 

[Study to success]

7 in ameb (but i stopped like two years ago in exams, still play piano tho for fun/perform current songs)

I did my grade 7 piano last yr too and started working on grade 8 but I stopped cause I wasn’t bothered to finish. Especially cause of the theory. I hate it so much

 

[Shavi Masee]

A day late but @enlargedthroat and everyone else in the convo...yap session ahead.
I finished grade 4 ameb piano last year. Basically finished grade 5 (trinity) except the exam isnt till October, so I've started grade 6. I've almost finished grade 2 theory (ameb/my teacher).
I've got a really small pinky (like 4cm long), so I cant play a bunch of classical pieces... T-T like rachmaninoff is out the question lmao.
My dream is to one day play Winters Wind by Chopin or like any Chopin pieces in general... I love romantic era artists yk.
I've been playing since was 8 however was too big of a wuss to start grades until I was in yr 8, which I beat myself up for on the occasional. I could've been pro game bro

 

[ellurbee]

People who are genuinely good at piano dont play much modern music.

I play classical and have for a few years but i'm in a Rock band so i need to know both sides- It's also just what i find more entertaining as more people (that i'm surrounded by) know more modern songs than classical.

 

[ellurbee]

Jack of all trades, master of none?

Master of One (master of puppets reference?)

 

[Socialism]

Hi, my subjects are Music 1, Business Studies, English + Math Advanced, SOR1, Physics and Software Engineering. Nice to meet you all

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING STUDENT finally someone who understands

tbf its only a 2026 hsc i need more 2025s lol

 

[Chileman]

I did my grade 7 piano last yr too and started working on grade 8 but I stopped cause I wasn’t bothered to finish. Especially cause of the theory. I hate it so much

most theory ain't even that bad.

 

[Chileman]

pussy

my bad gang i'll do better next time lmao

damn roasted by a year 9...

 

[Study to success]

most theory ain't even that bad.

But the theory for grade 8 is pretty bad especially the harmonising stuff but i just can't be bothered to do it

 

[Study to success]

A day late but @enlargedthroat and everyone else in the convo...yap session ahead.
I finished grade 4 ameb piano last year. Basically finished grade 5 (trinity) except the exam isnt till October, so I've started grade 6. I've almost finished grade 2 theory (ameb/my teacher).
I've got a really small pinky (like 4cm long), so I cant play a bunch of classical pieces... T-T like rachmaninoff is out the question lmao.
My dream is to one day play Winters Wind by Chopin or like any Chopin pieces in general... I love romantic era artists yk.
I've been playing since was 8 however was too big of a wuss to start grades until I was in yr 8, which I beat myself up for on the occasional. I could've been pro game bro

My pinky is kinda short too cause for some reason my pinky is wonky so i cant reach more than an octave

 

[Chileman]

But the theory for grade 8 is pretty bad especially the harmonising stuff but i just can't be bothered to do it

in grADE 8 IN any instrument, you only need to do max grade 4 theory in ameb. it actually ain't that bad cuz its just cadences and 4 voice melodies that are a bit challenging

 

[ellurbee]

People who are genuinely good at piano dont play much modern music.

Bro imagine attacking me because i actually have the ability to play what i like? I may not be at the same level as you at piano but that don't mean that i'm not good- And there are some really fun modern day piano pieces that are really cool that i personally enjoy- i have my fair share of classical and romantic pieces to play but i like a range.