ANZCA Music Theory – Pathway to Grade Two

Description

About this book

The ANZCA Pathway course prepares students for ANZCA music theory exams. The Pathway course forms a clearly-explained guide to music theory which introduces concepts in a logical and sequential progression. Exercises and revision reinforce the learning of the student. It is both a resource for understanding written music and a reference for practical performance work.

ANZCA Pathway to Grade Two

Pathway to Grade Two is the third book in the series which continues the clear, concise but comprehensive style of Pathway to Grade One. It will guide you through the syllabus requirements for a Grade Two Theory exam.

Contents

Pathway to Grade Two contains three sections:

1. Pitch, letter names, note values, rhythm and time signatures;
2. Scales, intervals and triads;
3. Signs and terms, transposition and marking accents in a verse.

Each section concludes with a revision test. Furthermore, the book contains a glossary which summarises the Grade Two requirements with concise descriptions and explanations.

The final section of the book has three test papers in the format and style of actual ANZCA exams. Try to finish each paper within an hour and a half, without looking back through the book.

Both the revision sections and the test papers include marks to help assess your standard and progeress. Be sure to research your previous work and take care to accurately read and answer questions to avoid losing marks.