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Pop Theory Worksheet Grade1
Pop Theory Worksheet Grade1
a) C D E G A C
b) A C D E G A
c) E G A B D E
d) G A B D E G
Write out the notes of the following scales using letter names:
a) A pentatonic minor
b) E pentatonic minor
c) C pentatonic major
d) G pentatonic major
Name the major and minor pentatonic scales which have the following key signatures:
a) Major: Minor:
b) Major: Minor:
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Grade 1 - Section One: Scales and Keys - continued
a)
b)
c)
d)
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Grade 1 - Section One: Scales and Keys - continued
Using the correct key signature, write out one octave (ascending) of the following scales in either
the treble or bass clef:
a) C pentatonic major
b) E pentatonic minor
c) A pentatonic minor
d) G pentatonic major
Name the notes which fall on the following degrees of the E natural minor scale:
3rd 7th
Name the notes which fall on the following degrees of the G pentatonic major scale:
2nd 3rd
Name the notes which fall on the following degrees of the C major scale:
3rd 6th
Which degrees of the major scale are omitted in the pentatonic major scale?
Which degrees of the natural minor scale are omitted in the pentatonic minor scale?
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Grade 1
Section Two: Chords
Test 1 – Identifying chords from note letters
a) A C E G
b) G B D F#
c) E G B D
d) C E G B
Write out the letter names of the notes of the following chords:
a) Cmaj7
b) Gmaj7
c) Am7
d) Em7
a)
b)
c)
d)
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Grade 1 - Section Two: Chords - continued
Write out the following chords in either the treble or bass clef:
a) Em7
b) Cmaj7
c) Gmaj7
d) Am7
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Grade 1
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
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Grade 1 - Section Three: Rhythm Notation - continued
Write the symbols for the following note types at a pitch of your choice. Use either the bass or
treble clef:
Write the symbols for the following rest types. Use either the bass or treble clef:
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Grade 1 - Section Three: Rhythm Notation - continued
Using a clef and a note of your choice, write out two different bars of rhythm in 44 time, using only
quarter notes (crotchets) and eighth notes (quavers):
Using a clef and a note of your choice, write out two different bars of rhythm in 44 time, using only
half notes (minims), quarter notes (crotchets), eighth notes (quavers), and some of their equivalent
rests:
Complete the following bars by inserting the appropriate rest or rests in the spaces marked * :
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Grade 1
Section Four: Popular Music Knowledge
Test 1 – The Beatles
In which decade did Elvis Presley’s have his first hit record?
During which decade did The Rolling Stones have their first chart success?
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