Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
3 Hour(s) 6 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Victoria Williams LmusTCL BA(Mus)
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Course Overview
CRASH COURSE for ABRSM Grade 5 - Covers all previous grades as well as Grade 5!
COURSE HAS BEEN UPDATED (2024) TO REFLECT THE NEW SYLLABUS and ONLINE EXAMS
Everything you need to pass ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory with a fantastic result!
What is the ABRSM?
The ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) is an internationally recognised examination board for the full spectrum of music exams. Music theory exams are available in 8 "grades", and grade 5 is an intermediate level. A pass at this level shows that you have a good understanding of music notation, scales, keys, time, intervals, transposition, basic harmony, chords, general knowledge about orchestral instruments, and composition.
IMPORTANT! The term "GRADE 5" does not refer to a school grade - this is a separate system used by the ABRSM. Grade 1 is beginner level, and grade 8 is advanced - approximately the level of university undergraduate entrance.
The graded music exams can be taken by anyone - they are available in over 93 countries and there are no age restrictions. Grade 5 music theory candidates tend to be aged 12-100! For detailed information about the ABRSM's music exams, please see their website.
Why You Need This Course
I've been specialising in teaching students taking ABRSM music theory exams for over nine years, at all grades. I know the syllabuses inside out, and I also know exactly what problems in understanding students commonly face.
If you have ever struggled with a wordy music theory text book, been confused by conflicting information, or feel like you don't cover enough theory in your practical lessons to prepare you well enough for your exam, then I believe you will find this course to be a breath of fresh air! Music theory is actually quite logical, and as long as you can read and add up, you can pass your music theory exam with flying colours (or colors, if you are in the USA - this course uses both the UK and USA music terminology, by the way!)
Please take a look at the free preview lectures below to get a taste for the course. I'm always around to answer questions within the course if you need any assistance at any time!
Recommended age for this course; 10 - adult. Very young students will benefit from watching the videos with an adult.
Course Content
- 12 section(s)
- 62 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Pitch
- Section 3 Rhythm
- Section 4 Scales
- Section 5 Keys
- Section 6 Intervals
- Section 7 Transposition
- Section 8 Chords
- Section 9 Chord Progressions
- Section 10 Orchestration
- Section 11 Terms and Symbols
- Section 12 Grade 5 Practice Test
What You’ll Learn
- Pass the ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory Exam, Understand music notation in four clefs (treble, bass, alto and tenor), Know the major and minor scales in 26 keys, Be able to work out intervals and transpose into a different key, Understand chords, inversions and basic harmony, Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of music theory
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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WWei
Thorough Explanations! Would recommend :) I luv this course. Verry eesy and fun! :D
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珽珽亦 吳
It helps me a lot, helped me learn what I didntr know
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JJames Cormack
i like it because it is explaining eeverything in a precise and easy way to understand. it is not too fast and it explains just the right amount of information. Although if possible, I think it would be alot more helpful if there were more interactive questions, I know there is some, but I think they are very important, maybe a small practise quiz at the end of each section. Thank you
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SShadrach Udobi
The course is great and as I expected.
