ABRSM Level 2 Award in Music Theory (Grade 5)

SDC23 · Music theory · 9 lessons

Course duration
1 month (5 hours)

SDC

Course code
SDC23

Course fee
£9.99/mo.
The course level is: intermediate.

Course description

This course prepares you for the ABRSM Level 2 Award in Music Theory (Grade 5) exam and associated qualification.

In this course, you will develop your understanding of music theory. You will be introduced to irregular time signatures, quintuplets and sextuplets, the tenor clef, transposing instruments, new keys and scales, the circle of 5ths, more intervals, the supertonic chord, cadences, harmonisation, voice types and their ranges, and written out ornaments. You will also become familiar with more terms and signs in common use.

Lessons

This course contains 9 lessons. It is estimated that the total time to complete this course is 1 month at 3 hours per week.
1.   Introduction to the course
2.   Irregular time signatures; quintuplets and sextuplets
3.   The tenor clef; octave transposition between clefs
4.   Transposing melodies; transposing instruments
5.   Keys and scales of F/G major and D/E minor; the circle of 5ths
6.   Intervals with or without a key signature; chromatic and compound intervals
7.   The supertonic chord (II); cadences; harmonisation and inversions
8.   New instruments; transposing instruments; voice types and their ranges
9.   Written out ornaments; new terms and signs

Skills and certificates gained

Notation
Music basics
Music theory

Entry requirements

It is helpful if you have studied our ABRSM Grades 1-4 Music Theory courses prior to starting this course, as this course builds on topics introduced in grades 1-4.

Instructor

Your instructor for this course is Anthony Daly, Founder @ Strybo Digital. Prior to starting Strybo Digital in 2024, Anthony studied music at Trinity Laban and the University of Cambridge.
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