Grade 8 Music Theory (ABRSM)

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Complete course for Grade 8 ABRSM music theory candidates. Step-by-step lessons covering:

• The Trio Sonata - how it is constructed, the rules you need to know, how to complete the question
• The Keyboard Reconstruction - how to tackle the question, what the examiner is looking for
• Composition - how to adapt the given opening, how to structure a composition, create phrases with cadences and modulation, how to add meaningful performance directions
• General Knowledge - how to interpret an orchestral score, non-standard instruments, transposing, intervals, harmony and chords including the chromatic chords, describing sound in words, commenting on similarities and differences, compositional techniques and how to differentiate by era/composer.