Instrument and Voice Ranges
Ranges of the Standard Orchestral Instruments and Voices Here are the normal ranges for the standard instruments used in the modern symphony orchestra. Please note: String Instrument Ranges Woodwind Instrument …
UK and USA Note Names – Why are they Different?
Why Do We Have Two Naming Systems for Musical Notes? If you’ve ever spent time in an online forum about music theory, you’ll have probably come across an argument about …
List of Musical Scales
List of Musical Scales Here is a complete list of the major, minor harmonic and minor melodic scales, in treble and bass clefs. If you need the natural minor scale …
Counterpoint
Counterpoint in Music Counterpoint Definition Counterpoint is a style of musical writing which involves intertwining two or more melodies. Each individual melody (also called a “voice” or “part”) is an …
Arpeggios
Arpeggios are not part of the ABRSM music theory syllabus, but they are included in every Trinity music theory grade. If you take a practical (instrumental) exam , you will …
Time Signature Chart
This time signature chart shows the most common regular time signatures. A regular time signature is one which represents 2, 3 or 4 main beats per bar. Duple time means …