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Music Theory Grade 1: Based On The ABRSM Syllabus
Music Theory Grade 1: Based On The ABRSM Syllabus
Grade 1
Based on the ABRSM Syllabus
n + ½n = length
4 + 2 = 6 beats
Homework
• Answer the sums made up of different note
lengths.
• To be marked next lesson and scores recorded
in the front of your booklet.
Note Rests
Draw the note Name the note How many beats Rest
length does it last?
Semibreve 4
(or the whole bar)
Minim 2
Crotchet 1
Quaver ½
Semi quaver ¼
Tied Notes
Sometimes notes are tied together because they cross a bar line
or you can’t make the note length you want by dotting it
You can only tie notes that are on the same line or space within
the stave.
Time Signatures
Time signatures tell you how many beats are in a bar.
Treble Clef
Bass Clef
Accidentals
• # is the symbol for sharp
• This means that you raise the note by a semi tone.
• A semi tone is the very next note.
• So seeing C# means that you play the back note above C.
T T St T T T St
C, G, D and F major scales
• C major has NO sharps # or flats b
• G major has 1 sharp #
– The 1 sharp is F#
• D major has 2 sharps #
– The 2 sharps are F# and C#
• F major has 1 flat b
– The 1 flat is Bb
Tonic Triads
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
tonic octave
The same
note is called
unison An 8th is called an octave. They will
A 2nd is the be the same note but at different
next note up. pitches. In this example, both
Etc… notes are C.
• Test conditions
• 30 mins to complete the paper. If you want
longer please raise your hand to ask.
• Answer every question.