Grade 7 Music Theory ABRSM Course & Exercises

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This course covers the knowledge and skills required for the ABRSM grade 7 music theory exam. The questions are explained in detail, with a step-by-step guide on how to tackle them. 

Section 1 - Figured Bass

• Introduction to the figured bass question
  
• Revision of chords
  
• 7th chords
  
• Suspensions
  
• Common progressions
  
• Choosing chords to fit the given melody
  
• Problems to watch out for
  
• Exercises and model answers
  

Section 2 - Harmonic Reconstruction

• Introduction to the reconstruction question
  
• Passing notes
  
• Auxiliary notes
  
• Suspensions
  
• Changing notes
  
• How to reconstruct a chorale from a harmonic outline
  
• How to reconstruct a keyboard piece from a harmonic outline
  

Section 3 - Composition

• Composition question types
  
• What you need to know about chords
  
• The marking criteria
  
• Shape and direction
  
• Suitability to the instrument
  
• Melodic structure
  
• Rhythmic structure
  
• Tips for writing good melodies
  
• How to hear music in your head
  
• Question 3a specifics: 
  
• Question 3b specifics
  

Section 4 - Score Reading

• How to excel at score-reading
  
• Navigating a score
  
• Compositional techniques
  
• Intervals & pitch
  
• Harmony
  
• Rhythm
  
• Instrument specifics
  
• Composers & eras
  
• Transposition
  

Each chapter provides a step-by-step explanation of the theory, with lots of musical examples.

Suitable for home-study, or for use with your music teacher (age 15-adult).