Composition (ABRSM Grade 8)
The composition question at grade 8 is similar to the questions set at grade 6 – you are given an opening of around 1-2 bars and are asked to compose …
Q3b | Composing a Solo Melody
Question 3b in the ABRSM Grade 7 Music Theory Exam paper is a solo melody composition, with a given opening. In this lesson: Q3b Marking Criteria To gain top marks …
Q3a | Composing a Solo Part
In this lesson: Q3a Marking Criteria In question 3a, you are assessed on not only how appropriate and musical your melody is, but also how that melody fits harmonically with …
Composition (ABRSM Grade 7)
Grade 7 Composition Types In the ABRSM grade 7 music theory exam, there is a choice of compositions, but the type of question is different in each case. The questions …
Composition Questions (ABRSM Grade 6)
On this page you can download a free PDF with ABRSM Grade 6 Composition questions to practise at home. Click the image to download! Preparation Task:
Instrument Ranges
Instrument Ranges for Composers You need to learn the lowest playable note on each orchestral instrument, so that you are able to write a composition which stays in range. (In …
Motifs, Sequences and Imitation
Motifs A motif is an easy to recognise, short musical idea, which is used to generate new music in a composition. Using the similar motifs throughout a composition helps to …
Composition (ABRSM Grade 6)
Marking Criteria In the ABRSM grade 6 exam you are asked to finish a composition from a given opening. The given opening is around two bars, and the complete composition …
Implied Harmony
Implied Harmony Although we think of harmony as being chords (usually three or more notes sounding at the same time), even a single line of melody has harmony embedded within …
Setting Words to a Rhythm
In this lesson we will look at how to set words to a rhythm. This question sometimes comes up in the Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory Exam. Stressed Syllables The …