{"product_id":"grade-six-music-theory-for-abrsm-candidates-2nd-edition-9798864003978","title":"Grade Six Music Theory for ABRSM Candidates: 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eGrade Six Music Theory for ABRSM Candidates by Victoria Williams\u003cbr\u003e2nd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete course for students taking the ABRSM Grade 6 music theory exam. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 2nd edition has been restructured to take into account the ABRSM syllabus changes at grades 1-5, in 2018 and 2020. The first edition of the book assumed prior knowledge of composition and harmony which used to be tested at the earlier grades. The second edition now covers these skills in more depth as they are no longer tested in earlier grades.\u003cp\u003eThis book takes you through each grade 6 music theory topic with a step-by-step approach. Each topic is explained in simple terms with several musical examples, and is then followed by a page of consolidation exercises so that you can immediately practice your new-found knowledge. In depth explanations are given for tackling each of the exam questions set on the ABRSM grade 6 music theory papers. A practice test is included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eModel answers are provided to all exercises plus the practice test.\u003cp\u003eThe course covers the ABRSM syllabus for Grade Six, which is a high intermediate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how chords are constructed, about their inversions and the way they are commonly put into progressions and cadences. You will learn how to harmonise a simple melody, by choosing chords that both sound good, and also agree with the \"rules\" of harmony set down in the classical era.\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn how to read \"figured bass\", which is a short-hand system for notating chords. You will be able to produce a piece of 4-part harmony from a single figured bass line, and also learn how to create a figured bass line which will fit a given melody. You will learn how the figured bass system works, how to answer the exam questions, with plenty of tips to help you remember as you go along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the composition section of the course, you will find out exactly what the examiner is expecting of you, in order to gain top marks for your composition. You will learn how to structure a melody, how to use the ideas from the provided given opening to create the rest of the piece, and how to write performance directions which are meaningful and musical. You will also learn about changing key (modulation) and the most effective way to do this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to answer a range of general music theory questions based on a score for either an chamber work, or an orchestral piece. You'll learn about how ensemble scores are organised, which instruments transpose and how, as well as a myriad of other skills such as intervals, writing out ornaments, or analysing harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for self-study, or to use with your music teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmple musical illustrations and exercises are included, with model answers provided. Each page has been carefully designed to be suitable for photocopying.\u003cbr\u003eYou are welcome to email the author for guidance!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is \"bilingual\", and contains both UK and USA musical terminology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSee www.mymusictheory.com for more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVictoria Williams graduated with a BA Hons degree in Music from the University of Leeds, in 1995, where she specialised in musicology. She also holds the music theory diplomas AmusTCL and LmusTCL.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2007 Victoria created www.mymusictheory.com, which has now grown to offer music theory preparation lessons for ABRSM and Trinity exams grades 1-8 and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403702145298,"sku":"9798864003978","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9858b7eb-42cc-40a4-8a80-c7044ec61464.jpg?v=1740417176","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/grade-six-music-theory-for-abrsm-candidates-2nd-edition-9798864003978","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}