Worksheets with word search and translation tasks to be used in conjunction with reference resource such as a computer or books (e.g. AB Guide To Music Theory Part I). Covers complete terminology from ABRSM grade 4 theory requirements (students should also be familiar with terms from grades 1 to 3, for which separate resources are uploaded).
As grade 4 theory requires knowledge of French and Italian terms, two separate worksheets are provided, separating terminology thusly.
Answers included as separate documents.
Explanation of C clefs and short practise exercises involving note identification and re-writing into both alto and tenor clefs from treble and bass.
Required knowledge for ABRSM grade 5 theory exams.
A mock question modelled on the style of ABRSM grade 8 theory exam papers. Includes relevant score excerpt, a 25-mark question and answers. Students should be able to complete within half an hour.
Also appropriate for use with higher-ability A-level students.
A worksheet with an explanation of false harmonics and how they are notated, followed by three short exercises to practise application of theory / check students' understanding. Covers harmonics played a 4th, 5th or 8ve above stopped note.
Second page shows correct answers for exercises.
Useful to A-level or other advanced music theory students (e.g. grade 8 theory entrants) and to advanced string players.
A mock question modelled on the style of ABRSM grade 8 theory exam papers. Includes relevant score excerpt, a 25-mark question and answers. Students should be able to complete within half an hour.
Also appropriate for use with higher-ability A-level students.
A mock question modelled on the style of ABRSM grade 8 theory exam papers. Includes relevant score excerpt, a 25-mark question and answers. Students should be able to complete within half an hour.
Also appropriate for use with higher-ability A-level students.
Simple, short ukulele piece with notation, tab, chord symbols and chord diagrams. Works well with any sized group of beginner ukulele players for their first Christmas performance.
Short ukulele piece with notation, tab, chord symbols and chord diagrams. Works well with any sized group of ukulele players.
Slightly longer and more difficult than my other uploads, but appropriate for a group that has already learned a more simple piece and therefore understands the concepts of tab (or notation) and chord diagrams.
5 short score-reading worksheets each with 10 simple questions. Topics covered are: naming notes (pitches and simple rhythm) in treble and bass clef, translating basic foreign terms and symbols (tempo and dynamics), simple time signatures, suggesting appropriate instruments based on range.
Most appropriate for beginner music theory students (grade 1-2), key stage 3 classes or new GCSE students with little or no theory background. More advanced (grade 5) questions available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/score-excerpts-and-questions-famous-works-11646176
Excerpts: Dissonance Quartet (Mozart, opening), In the Bleak (Holst, opening), Grieg Piano Concerto (piano part, opening), Star Wars theme (melody), Ode to Joy (melody).
6 short worksheets with score excerpts of famous works and around 10-15 short-answer questions per excerpt. Questions deal with identifying keys, chords, textures, harmonic and melodic intervals, and translating terminology. Useful for students of GCSE / A-level music or music theory (especially ABRSM grade 5).
May be used as starters, homework or revision activities.
Excerpts taken from: Vivaldi's 'Spring', Hallelujah Chorus, Moonlight Sonata, New World Symphony (Largo), Tristan und Isolde (the 'Tristan chord') and Prelude a l'apres midi d'un faune (opening flute solo).
Worksheets, with research tasks and word-searches, covering all of the terminology required for ABRSM theory examinations from grade 1 to 5.
7 worksheets in total. Separate answer sheets also included.
Resources to support learning and revision for grade 8 theory (ABRSM) . Includes 'how to' guides for each question in the exam, three practise score-reading questions, worksheets on advanced harmony (chromatic chords) and false harmonics, and a card-sort to aid memorising of instrument names.
Paired with past papers and model answers available from the exam board, these are all the resources I use to prepare students for ABRSM grade 8 theory.
Resources to support learning and revision for grade 5 theory (ABRSM) . Includes guides on several major topics (naming intervals, transposition and C clefs) and 7 worksheets for terminology learning.