Music Theory Grade 5

All you need to know to fast track to success with the ABRSM theory examinations grade 5
What you'll learn
Work with, understand and use the following musical notation
Cadences
Chords
Clefs
Composition
Eharmonics
Ic - V progression
Intervals
Key signature chart
Modulation
Grouping of notes
The orchestra
Ornaments
Rests
Re-write rhythm
SATB
The major scale
The minor scale
The chromatic scale
Simple & compound time
Technical names
Time signatures
Transposition
Requirements
This course provides information on the basic fundementals of music notation from grade 1 to a higher level of grade 5. It is recommended for those new to the subject to work through grades 1 to 4 before attempting grade 5.
Description
This course of instruction covers the grade 5 ABRSM theory syllabus in full. Within the syllabus you will be shown the basic principles of music theory covering key areas which will enhance your understanding and lay the foundations for study at higher levels. The learning modules cover cadences, chords, clefs, composition, key signatures, modulation, ornaments, SATB, technical names, time signatures and transposition to name but a few. The majority of the course is delivered via video tuition. However after each module you can test yourself with the end of section quiz. Some of the modules also have links to additional information and worksheets. This course will provide you with a fast track opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge to pass the graded theory exams. This knowledge will open up many doors for aspiring musicians. If you acquire a certain amount of understanding of the 'nuts and bolts' of theory you will be able to learn to read music with ease. Having an understanding of theory will increase your opportunities of playing music with others. If you read music you can join local groups, bands or orchestra's and enjoy playing with like minded musicians. If you need to gain your grade 5 ABRSM theory exam or if you just wish to brush up on your theory knowledge, this course is for you. ABRSM currently works in over 90 different countries around the world so there is probably the opportunity for you to sit an exam wherever you maybe in the world.
Overview
Section 1: Welcome and introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Section 2: GRADE FIVE - Cadences, chords & clefs
Lecture 2 Cadences
Lecture 3 Chords
Lecture 4 Clefs
Section 3: GRADE FIVE - Composition
Lecture 5 Composition - overview
Lecture 6 Composition - example 1
Lecture 7 Composition - example 2
Section 4: GRADE FIVE - Enharmonics, Ic - V progression & intervals
Lecture 8 Enharmonics
Lecture 9 Ic - V progression
Lecture 10 Interval chart
Lecture 11 Intervals
Section 5: GRADE FIVE - Key signatures, modulation, grouping of notes & the orchestra
Lecture 12 Key signature chart
Lecture 13 Modulation
Lecture 14 Grouping of notes
Lecture 15 The orchestra
Section 6: GRADE FIVE - Ornaments, rests & rhythms
Lecture 16 Ornaments
Lecture 17 Rests overview
Lecture 18 Rests worked examples
Lecture 19 Re-write rhythm
Section 7: GRADE FIVE - SATB, major, minor & chromatic scales
Lecture 20 SATB part I
Lecture 21 SATB part II
Lecture 22 Scales - introduction
Lecture 23 Scales - major
Lecture 24 Scales - minor
Lecture 25 Scales - chromatic
Section 8: GRADE FIVE - Time signatures & technical names
Lecture 26 Simple & compound time
Lecture 27 Technical names
Lecture 28 Time signatures - introduction
Lecture 29 Time signatures - part I
Lecture 30 Time signatures - part II
Section 9: GRADE FIVE - Transposition
Lecture 31 Transposition - major 2nd
Lecture 32 Transposition - minor 3rd
Lecture 33 Transposition - perfect 5th
This course is particularly suited to students embarking on ABRSM grade 5 theory exams. It will also be of benefit to those just wishing to brush up on their theory knowledge.
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