Music Theory Foundations

This is a complete guide for students taking the ABRSM Grade 5 music theory exam and covers all topics in depth, building up your knowledge from the ground up. This book is a great companion to workbooks that you already use and is a great accompaniment to your current music theory lessons. Each topic is explained in easy step-by-step, bitesize...
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This is a complete guide for students taking the ABRSM Grade 5 music theory exam and covers all topics in depth, building up your knowledge from the ground up. This book is a great companion to workbooks that you already use and is a great accompaniment to your current music theory lessons. Each topic is explained in easy step-by-step, bitesize pieces.

Teachers! This will make your lessons easier, students will have a reference book to look at whilst they are at home doing their homework meaning that the dreaded reason of 'I forgot how to do it' is no more!

Students! When learning Grade 5 theory we should be effective, this book will save you time. No need to wait until your next lesson, simply read the in-depth explanations for each and every question you will be faced with.

• Rhythm and Time Signatures
• Clefs
• Scales and Key Signatures
• Transposition
• Intervals
• Chords
• Cadences
• Instruments of the Orchestra
• Voice Types
• Ornamentation
• Performance Directions (Grades 1-5)

Please note this is an in-depth study guide to help you to understand all the concepts and achieve high marks in your Grade 5 theory exam. It does not include exercises. We also assume some pre-knowledge from your previous Grades 1-4.

Jade Bultitude holds a Master of Music degree from Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London. She also hold many other music qualifications including FTCL, LRSM, DipABRSM and BMus (Hons)