Music Theory ABRSM Grade 6 Complete

A complete course covering the ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory syllabus.

The course covers all aspects of theory detailed in the ABRSM syllabus. Topics are introduced in a logical order to aide understanding. The exam questions from the ABRSM Grade 6 paper are thoroughly explained with demonstrations, tips and advice.

Grade 6 covers harmony based on the major and minor keys, composition for a solo instrument, basics of figured bass and SATB harmony as well as general knowledge about score reading, orchestration, eras/style and general theory topics such as intervals, scales and rhythm.

Q1: suggesting chords to fit a given melody (Roman numerals required) or completing a bass line with figures (figured bass)

Q2: realising a short figured bass in four part SATB harmony

Q3: composition of an 8-bar solo melody for an orchestral instrument based on a given opening

Q4: general knowledge questions based on an unseen chamber score

Q5: general knowledge questions based on an unseen orchestral score

The course includes a full PDF with all lessons explained in depth, practice exercises, a complete mock test and all model answers provided.

Victoria Williams has a  honours degree in music from Leeds University (1995) where she specialised in musicology. She also hold both Trinity College London music theory diplomas, the AmusTCL and LmusTCL.