Music Knowledge
The examiner will ask candidates five questions in their exam to test their understanding of the pieces played. They will ask some questions from one piece chosen by the candidate and one chosen by the examiner. The examiner will point to to parts of the music when asking the questions.
Here is what you need to know:
Here is what you need to know:
Initial
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Grade 1
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Grade 2 - all previous plus:
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Grade 3 - all previous plus
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Grade 4 - all previous plus
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REVISION
Flashcards
Here is a link to a flash card site which tests you on some basic terms and signs: basic music signs These are good for Initial, Grades 1, 2 and 3. Click on test at the top and you can customise a test. Try the game scatter or space race, or print off the cards. For a harder set try more music signs.
Games and Quizzes
To help you with your note recognition try: name that note. Beginner level is for Initial. Grade 1 and above should try the intermediate level.
There are also plenty of apps available on iPad and android to play and enjoy!
The following links to quizzes will also help test your knowledge.
Bass Clef Notes 1 - all grades
Bass Clef Notes 2 - all grade
Treble Clef Notes 1 - all grades
Treble Clef Notes 2 - all grades
Ledger Lines 1 - Grade 1 and above
Ledger Lines 2 - Grade 1 and above
Notes Values - Grade 1 and above
Rest Values - Grade 1 and above
These all come from the education quizzes website which has several more you can use.
There are also plenty of apps available on iPad and android to play and enjoy!
The following links to quizzes will also help test your knowledge.
Bass Clef Notes 1 - all grades
Bass Clef Notes 2 - all grade
Treble Clef Notes 1 - all grades
Treble Clef Notes 2 - all grades
Ledger Lines 1 - Grade 1 and above
Ledger Lines 2 - Grade 1 and above
Notes Values - Grade 1 and above
Rest Values - Grade 1 and above
These all come from the education quizzes website which has several more you can use.
Youtube videos
If you need to refresh your memory on music theory, these videos are informative and very importantly use British terms.