Revise and refresh your grade 5 theory knowledge this summer. Suitable for those who have previously studied music theory grade 5 and wish to refresh their skills.
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This course revises the syllabus for ABRSM Grade 5, the grade required to take practical music exams at higher levels. Refresh your understanding of rhythm and metre, scales and basic diatonic harmony
What will we cover?
- irregular time signatures (e.g. 5/4) and irregular subdivisions of the beat (e.g. quintuplets) - tenor clef (used by cello, bassoon, trombone), and transcribing music between the four main clefs - transposition at small intervals (up to Perfect 5th) - major and minor keys up to six sharps/flats - intervals greater than an octave - primary triads and 1st and 2nd inversions and use of these chords in harmonic cadences in C, G, D and F major
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
refresh you existing skills in how to:
- read and write complex rhythms in any metre - read and write in all four main clefs, and transcribe music between them - transpose music at small intervals (up to Perfect 5th) - identify music in major and minor keys up to six sharps / flats - identify intervals greater than an octave - identify primary triads in root position,1st and 2nd inversions
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
- You need to have previously completed Music theory: grade 5 or equivalent, and have good knowledge of rhythm and metre, melodic structure, the cycle of 5ths, and primary triads. - You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussion and practical exercises, take notes in English and write staff notation.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Your tutor will use a variety of techniques: - tutor explanation and demonstration - worksheets (posted in Google Classroom) - group performing and individual demonstration tasks (e.g. clapping rhythms)
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need manuscript paper, pencil and eraser, notebook and pen.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Depending on your experience, you may also like to consider Music theory: grade 6
Study of music theory is greatly enhanced by our Practical musicianship courses. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog Musicianship and music theory at City lit which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.
Selena began her musical career as a composer, gaining a Dutch Government scholarship to study at the Royal Conservatory, The Hague with Louis Andriessen. As a student she won numerous prizes including BBC Young Composers, resulting in a commission for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Radio 3 broadcasts. She has wide musical interests ranging from Renaissance counterpoint and the origins of tonality to twentieth-century composition techniques and electronic music. Selena performs in an experimental electronic music duo KOGG with Cerys Hogg. They create music by sampling vocals, sound objects, and home-made instruments, combining composed and improvised material. They have performed live and are producing an album. Selena has a keen interest in music pedagogy, particularly the social and cognitive benefits of music education, and is a specialist Kodály practitioner. She is also advisor in further education for the British Kodály Academy. Selena holds BMus (Hons), MMus and PGCE degrees, has held positions at Goldsmiths and Middlesex University and currently teaches at City Lit and Morley College.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Suitable for those who have previously studied music theory grade 5 and wish to refresh their skills.</p><p>- irregular time signatures (e.g. 5/4) and irregular subdivisions of the beat (e.g. quintuplets)<br/>- tenor clef (used by cello, bassoon, trombone), and transcribing music between the four main clefs<br/>- transposition at small intervals (up to Perfect 5th)<br/>- major and minor keys up to six sharps/flats<br/>- intervals greater than an octave<br/>- primary triads and 1st and 2nd inversions and use of these chords in harmonic cadences in C, G, D and F major<br/> </p><p>refresh you existing skills in how to:</p><p>- read and write complex rhythms in any metre<br/>- read and write in all four main clefs, and transcribe music between them<br/>- transpose music at small intervals (up to Perfect 5th)<br/>- identify music in major and minor keys up to six sharps / flats<br/>- identify intervals greater than an octave<br/>- identify primary triads in root position,1st and 2nd inversions<br/> </p><p>- You need to have previously completed Music theory: grade 5 or equivalent, and have good knowledge of rhythm and metre, melodic structure, the cycle of 5ths, and primary triads.<br/>- You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussion and practical exercises, take notes in English and write staff notation.<br/> </p><p>Your tutor will use a variety of techniques:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- worksheets (posted in Google Classroom)<br/>- group performing and individual demonstration tasks (e.g. clapping rhythms)<br/> </p><p>You will need manuscript paper, pencil and eraser, notebook and pen.</p><p>Depending on your experience, you may also like to consider Music theory: grade 6</p><p>Study of music theory is greatly enhanced by our Practical musicianship courses. 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