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發表於 09-3-17 15:39 |只看該作者

GN4,

Do you need to keep a percussion instrument at home for your daughter to practise?

Is this instrument difficult (or easy) to learn pls?

原帖由 Gordon_No_4 於 09-3-17 15:05 發表
I went to watch the event yesterday as my girl played in the percussion band too. Wow, the standard of the schools nowadays is so high. The tuned percussion was so good that I thought I have been to ...

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Hi KL,

I bought some basic instruments. Like a xylophone with 3 octaves, a drum pad and drum sticks when she picked up percussion in the first year. It's difficult to buy instruments to cope with her learning. You know, she changes her instruments every year. The year before, she played xylophone. Last year, she played Marimba. This year, she plays Vibraphone, next year....

Actually, she doesn't practice much at home. Moreover, if she practices at home, she just beats everywhere (e.g. dinner table, desk, chairs, sofa, everywhere with a flat surface) with her drumsticks. Quite annoying at times. Sometimes when she is waiting outside, say for MTR or bus, she just beats with her bare hands. Sometimes, she moves her feet "Un" 吓 "Un" 吓, 好唔斯文!

Not difficult at all, I think, as she chooses it herself. She likes playing in a group where she can ensemble music.

原帖由 kittylock 於 09-3-17 15:39 發表
GN4,

Do you need to keep a percussion instrument at home for your daughter to practise?

Is this instrument difficult (or easy) to learn pls?

Gordon_No_4

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原帖由 Gordon_No_4 於 09-3-17 15:05 發表
I went to watch the event yesterday as my girl played in the percussion band too. Wow, the standard of the schools nowadays is so high. The tuned percussion was so good that I thought I have been to ...

GN4,

Did they win ?
Didn't know who won, just that a girl in piglet's school's percussion band told her mum that the performance of some schools, eg DGJS and SPC, were vvv good.

Should encourage her to 打band when she's older !

I let piglet attend percussion classes in school (paid ECA taught by outsider) in P2, to force him to recognize the beat (打拍子). Then encouraged him to join the school's Marching Band (not the percussion band) in P3. It's his 2nd yr now, and they performed during Sports Day. Not bad for several month's effort. They will perform again this Sat forthe Open Day. ~2x kids. The big drum is really big and heavy, and the poor boy responsible for that must be exhausted !!. (The instructors put the big drum on a cart or trolley during practise so only need to push it along during practice.)

Remember my tale about our "elephant" ? (piglet blew loudly on the marching trombone ==> heard several blocks away). :lol

[ 本帖最後由 Bluestar 於 09-3-17 17:15 編輯 ]

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發表於 09-3-17 17:22 |只看該作者

GN4,

Percussion band seems fun!

Actually Kv's school teacher recommended Kv to learn percussion, but I turned down cos I wanted him to focus on string instruments.....

blue*,

Of course I still remember the "elephant" story la!

原帖由 Gordon_No_4 於 09-3-17 16:45 發表
Hi KL,

I bought some basic instruments. Like a xylophone with 3 octaves, a drum pad and drum sticks when she picked up percussion in the first year. It's difficult to buy instruments to cope with he ...

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發表於 09-3-17 17:34 |只看該作者

Hi BS,

DGJS won the 1st place. SPCC and Kei Wan won the 2nd place. There were 4 schools for the 3rd place. They are Methodist, Alliance, St. Mary and ?? (sorry, forgot)... But quite keen competition for the 1st and 2nd places.

原帖由 Bluestar 於 09-3-17 17:06 發表
GN4,

Did they win ?
Didn't know who won, just that a girl in piglet's school's percussion band told her mum that the performance of some schools, eg DGJS and SPC, were vvv good.

Should encourage h ...

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發表於 09-3-17 17:47 |只看該作者

Dear Buddies,

The reaction of some parents / BK members can be very interesting.

Pls read this :

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/viewthread.php?tid=2115247&extra=page%3D1

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發表於 09-3-17 18:32 |只看該作者

Agree that parents have to be considerate to avoid spreading out the disease.

原帖由 Bluestar 於 09-3-17 17:47 發表
Dear Buddies,

The reaction of some parents / BK members can be very interesting.

Pls read this :

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/viewthread.php?tid=2115247&extra=page%3D1

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發表於 09-3-17 20:45 |只看該作者

Kitty,

Bingo, Rachel took the Grade 3 this year. The 1st is 91 marks but we missed to watch her performance since the Recital Hall is too small and needs to break into 2 sessions.

Rachel has been attending the percussion class in school since P1 as one of her ECA. She is playing the Marimba this year.

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發表於 09-3-18 01:26 |只看該作者

Rachel is a versatile young musician!

原帖由 Ramomo 於 09-3-17 20:45 發表
Kitty,

Bingo, Rachel took the Grade 3 this year. The 1st is 91 marks but we missed to watch her performance since the Recital Hall is too small and needs to break into 2 sessions.

Rachel has been at ...

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發表於 09-3-18 09:32 |只看該作者

Hi BS,

Just spent your money again la..
Saw 2 new HH Witches HB selling at 2.5pounds. So grabbed them at once. The exact shipping cost is not known yet. However, this is the third time I deal with the seller. So, she should not charge me my fortune for the shipping. Update you then.

P.S. If you want me to stop spending your money, please tell me at once. In fact, I am not quite used to spending other people's money, including my husband's.

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發表於 09-3-18 10:02 |只看該作者

GN4,

Checked that we bought the witch book from the same seller!

Are you also interested in HH series too?

Will you order the blood curdling box from UK amazon? Should have asked you to join us together last time with blue* to share shipping cost!!

I bought 5 handbook (3 HS, 1HG and 1 HH) from ebay last night at GBP22 incl freight. Avg HK$49.1 per book. Good deal!

Bought 2 special book (1 HG and 1HS) at GBP10.85 incl freight. Avg $60.5per book

blue*,

I find the same seller place a HG set (12 books) on ebay again. Buy-it-now price at GBP19.9. Already PM you the URL.

原帖由 Gordon_No_4 於 09-3-18 09:32 發表
Hi BS,

Just spent your money again la..
Saw 2 new HH Witches HB selling at 2.5pounds. So grabbed them at once. The exact shipping cost is not known yet. However, this is the third time I deal with t ...

[ 本帖最後由 kittylock 於 09-3-18 10:07 編輯 ]

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發表於 09-3-18 10:17 |只看該作者

GN4,

Further checked that we actually bought from the same seller (wooly wonder) of all HS/HG/HH handbook!!

We better form a buyer alliance of ebay books to fight for better price!!!

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發表於 09-3-18 10:34 |只看該作者

Hi KL,

Right! We should have formed a buying alliance. Anyways, Wooly Wonder is quite honest. She does not overcharge for shipping, unlike most other sellers.

For the blood curdling box, I placed the order after getting your info. At the same time, BS and I have bought the HG box set of 10 via Amazon marketplace. As checked with the other ebay sellers at that time, most of time charged GBP 12-15 for the shipping. At the end, we placed via Amazon, which charge just GBP 7 for each item/set. But if the set 12 you mentioned just costs GBP 12, then it may be more attractive to buy via your link wo... Aiya, not the cheapest deal tim!

原帖由 kittylock 於 09-3-18 10:02 發表
GN4,

Checked that we bought the witch book from the same seller!

Are you also interested in HH series too?

Will you order the blood curdling box from UK amazon? Should have asked you to ...

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發表於 09-3-18 10:41 |只看該作者

GN4,

What is amazon market place? Is it the same as UK amazon?

Freight of GBP7 is really cheap for such a big set!May I know how to place order with marketplace pls?

Actually I don't have any HS book and want to order one set. Pls advise.

My cost of the 12 HG books is GBP34.8 (book cost GBP19.9 plus freight GBP14.9). Avg HK$32 per book.

How much did you pay for your HG set of 10 books pls?

原帖由 Gordon_No_4 於 09-3-18 10:34 發表
Hi KL,

Right! We should have formed a buying alliance. Anyways, Wooly Wonder is quite honest. She does not overcharge for shipping, unlike most other sellers.

For the blood curdling box, I placed ...

[ 本帖最後由 kittylock 於 09-3-18 10:43 編輯 ]

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發表於 09-3-18 10:56 |只看該作者

GN4,

You had better get used to it (spending other ppl's $$, I mean) :lol

It's sooooo ego-boosting to be a big spender !
:lol :lol :lol

Tks. Pls don't stop, at least not until you've got all or most of the HG + HS + HH items !
Have told piglet that Aunty KL and Twin's Mum is helping us to spend $$ and buy the H books from Amazon / eBay UK la.

He was wondering whether he could join and spend more on Lego items from UK !

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發表於 09-3-18 10:57 |只看該作者

Buddies,

I've got 2 spare chapter books (brandnew) cos I accidentally bought twice. See if you're intersted.
Total $60

1. Disney "Wall.E" Book of the Film (Paperback) £3.99

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Parragon Book Service Ltd (24 Jun 2008)
Language: English

2. Disney "Toy Story 2" Book of the Film (Paperback) £3.99

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Parragon Book Service Ltd (1 Jul 2007) Language: English

[ 本帖最後由 kittylock 於 09-3-18 11:12 編輯 ]

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發表於 09-3-18 10:58 |只看該作者

KL,

I thought we've already formed an International Buying Alliance of Everything ?!
:lol :lol :lol

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GN4 and KL,

Now that you've both found the same reliable and non-greedy seller, maybe we can ask whether he / she has what we still want after we/ve started to buy ?

TTM called me yesterday, she's also interested in the H bks, but still v busy woh.

And I'd better pass you some $$$ so you can deduct as you buy for me !

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原帖由 kittylock 於 09-3-17 12:30 發表
Horrible expert,

Seems there's another single book under "Special" title in HS and HG. Actually what are they? Any diff between the org one and the special one pls?

BS, Kitty, GN4

curious for the HS's series, would you give me the websites to look look.....

Busy for planning our Tokyo's trip next month.

any good bargin lego at Japan?

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發表於 09-3-18 11:58 |只看該作者

KL,

Pls check pm.

If you can still add to your order, pls get it for me !

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LSW,

From comments on Minifigs.com, Jap Lego is quite expensive. But you should look at the sp px sets (sometimes vvvvv cheap), and also they have pick-a-brick (not available in HK), so you can get a few pieces of special bricks instead of having to buy in sets.

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