Serial (12-Tone) Composition
12-Tone Serial Compositions Serialism is an Avant Garde composition technique that was invented in the 1920s by a composer called Schoenberg. In a serial or “12-tone” composition, the composer begins …
Lutheran Chorales
Lutheran Chorales are a type of religious hymn which were popular during the Baroque era. Before chorales were invented, religious music had always been sung in Latin in churches across …
Intervals – Can I Count Semitones?
Can I Count Semitones (half steps) to Work out Musical Intervals? Short answer: No. About once every few months or so I get an email from someone who has counted …
The Circle of 5ths
The Circle of Fifths The most useful tool in music theory is the circle of 5ths. This is a wheel or clock-like diagram which helps you to remember lots of different aspects …
Music Theory Diplomas
Music Theory Diplomas Grade 8 is just the beginning! If you’ve got to grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) in music theory (or in your instrument), you are now at the …
Trinity Grade 8 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 8 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 8 Syllabus Form Composers and General Knowledge Romantic period as defined in the workbook Serial technique as defined …
Trinity Grade 7 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 7 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 7 Syllabus Rhythm and Form Composers and General Knowledge Classical period as defined in the workbookLayout of Classical …
Trinity Grade 6 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 6 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 6 Syllabus Rhythm, Texture and Form Composers and General Knowledge The Baroque period. Composers of particular relevance to …
Trinity Grade 5 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 5 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 5 Syllabus Rhythm and Form Pitch
Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 4 Syllabus Rhythm and Form Pitch