ABRSM Syllabus (2020+)
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Answer all questions. You have 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Scoring: 50/75=Pass, 60/75=Merit and 65/75=Distinction
1. Add the missing bar lines to these two tunes. The first bar line is given in each. (10 points)
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b.
2. Write the scales as indicated. (10 points)
a. One octave of the descending major scale that uses this key signature, using semibreves (whole notes).
b. One octave of the ascending scale of D harmonic, using semibreves (whole notes). Use a key signature and add any other necessary accidentals.
3. (a) Give the letter name of each of the notes marked *, including the sharp or flat sign where necessary. The first answer is given. (8 points)
4. Add the correct clef and any necessary sharp or flat signs to each of these tonic triads. Do not use key signatures. (10 points)
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b.
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5. Rewrite the following in notes and a rest of half the value, beginning as shown. (10 points)
6. In each of the numbered spaces add the note or rest named below, as shown in the answer to [1]. (10 points)
7. Rewrite these treble clef notes in the bass clef, keeping the pitch the same. The first answer is given. (6 points)
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ii)
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8. Look at this melody, adapted from a piece by Schumann, and then answer the questions below. (10 points)
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| iii) | How many times does this rhythm occur? ….. |
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