Grade Two Music Theory

A complete course for students taking the ABRSM Grade 2 music theory exam,

This book takes you through each topic with a step-by-step approach. The topic in each unit is explained in simple terms with several musical examples, and is then followed by a page of consolidation exercises so that you can immediately practice your new-found knowledge. Answers are provided.

The course covers the ABRSM syllabus for Grade Two, which is a basic level. Topics covered include notation, ledger lines, major and minor scales, degrees of the scale, key signatures, accidentals, time signatures, rewriting in a new time signature, rests, tonic triads, intervals, triplets, composing a rhythm, foreign terms and symbols. Perfect for self-study, or to use with your music teacher.

A full practice test is included, with model answers provided. Each page has been carefully designed to be suitable for photocopying.

This book is "bilingual", and contains both UK and USA musical terminology.