Setting Words to a Rhythm
In this lesson we will look at how to set words to a rhythm. This question sometimes comes up in the Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory Exam. Stressed Syllables The …
Musical Devices
In this lesson we will learn about two devices or “tools” composers use when they write music. These tools help the composer to create more ideas which are connected to …
Composing a Melody
Trinity Grade 2 Composition In the grade two Trinity exam, you may be asked to compose a short melody to a given rhythm. You will normally be given some guidance …
Ostinato
Ostinato If you are taking the Trinity grade 1 music theory exam, you will need to be able to recognise or copy out an ostinato. An ostinato is a short …
Composing an Answering Rhythm
In the Trinity Grade One Music Theory exam, you may have to write two bars of rhythm as an answer to two given bars. The question could look something like …