Q2 | Keyboard Decoration
In this video I analyse the first 8 bars of Mozart’s piano sonata K570, 2nd movement, looking at the and how it is used in a keyboard style.
In this video I analyse the first 8 bars of Mozart’s piano sonata K570, 2nd movement, looking at the and how it is used in a keyboard style.
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 Audio Examples If you are like many other music theory students, you might find it difficult to “hear” in your head when you’re reading about music theory. It’s …
How to Play Arpeggios Arpeggios are part of the Trinity music theory syllabus, but they are not tested in the ABRSM music theory syllabus. If you take a practical (instrumental) …
Chords with an Added 7th A “7th chord” is a general term for any triad with an added note which is a 7th higher than the root of the triad. …
This lesson outlines the first step in dealing with the keyboard reconstruction question (ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory). Working with the Harmony Look at the existing harmonic rhythm, then work …
Harmonic Analysis with Decoration When we analyse chromatic music, we need to begin by separating the layers of music (bass, melody and any middle parts), to work out a functional …
Harmonic Rhythm Harmonic rhythm is the rhythm created by each chord change. The harmony might change with each bar, twice a bar, with each beat, or perhaps every two bars …
Inverted Cadences Standard cadences use root position chords, but sometimes cadences with first inversion chords can be used. These are known as inverted cadences. Inverted cadences are unlikely to appear …
Identifying the Prevailing Key To work out the prevailing key at any point in a piece of music, remember that chords generally belong to one of three types: These 2 …