> I would even like to see the exams broken down into smaller units so that a > person could take all of the exams or just one section like the temperment. > or two sections regulation grand /regulation upright. > A mountain is easier to climb in stages rather than all at once. > Joe Goss BS Mus Ed MMus Ed but no RPT O:( Joe, anyone who cannot pass all the test in one complete day does not deserve to be RPT until they can do so. Breaking down tests into sections would not be acceptable work habits in the field nor in the exam rooms. Any RPT should be able to do the work to an acceptable level...period. Otherwise they are not an RPT. When I took my exams, all in one day, I was stunned at how simple they were and was disappointed I couldn't show off how much I did know. Granted those tests were simpler then but I was not allowed and wiggle room, those guys wanted the right answers (even in the tuning exam) and would not accept less. I was able to give them more. Asked what could cause a click when the key is depressed I gave such an extensive list the guy had to shut me off because I had vastly exceeded the test expectation. I consider today's tests relatively simple, you know your work or you do not. The tuning test is far more stringent than in the past because too many people were getting in on "beer" or "good ol' boy" status not on skills ability. As an examiner I _KNEW_ when someone knew their stuff and when they did not, as a teacher this is relatively simple. It was when someone met a situation with equanimity and greater skills than mine that I went after the guy to learn what he know different that what I knew. I am fairly good at this business but I don't know it all, as Ron and Del has so kindly pointed out, and I am always wanting to know what others know that is different that what I know. We all must grow, we all start at a starting point, and the exams are far enough up this scale to purposely determine if a person knows enough to not be a hazard to society but low enough that many relative newbies can pass it. Craftsmanship is a long was above the test level as it is set now so I am opposed to making it simpler or easier. I would like to see it raised not lowered. Just my not so humble opinion. Newton (grandfathered old SOB)
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