The Grand Staff
The notes on the treble and bass clefs staves all belong to the same “giant” stave which has 11 lines in total. This is called a “grand staff”. The middle …
Q1 | Figured Bass Walkthrough (ABRSM Grade 7)
https://youtu.be/vc21sbF3TfQ
Chromatics in Composition Openings
In this video, we will look at how to deal with composition given openings that contain chromatic notes.
Corelli Trio Sonata Op.23 No.1
https://youtu.be/SZ6F4uBMfZM
The Woodwind Section
https://youtu.be/cCb0QLJ2RSY
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.
Questions on Pitch (ABRSM Grade 5)
In the ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory exam you will be asked to identify the pitch of notes in any of the four main clefs – treble, bass, alto or …
Lutheran Chorales
Lutheran Chorales are a type of religious hymn which were popular during the Baroque era. Before chorales were invented, religious music had always been sung in Latin in churches across …
Intervals – Can I Count Semitones?
Can I Count Semitones (half steps) to Work out Musical Intervals? Short answer: No. About once every few months or so I get an email from someone who has counted …
Musical Instruments Quiz
You will already have learned about the standard orchestral instruments as part of your grade 4 ABRSM studies. Find out more about what you need to know about instruments at …