Grade 3 Music Theory: 5. Degrees of the Scale and Tonic Triads (ABRSM)
Suitable for: ABRSM Grade 3 GCSE AP Music Theory Beginners
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Exercise 1 - General Knowledge
- In a melodic minor ascending scale, which degree(s) of the scale must be raised?
- In a harmonic minor ascending scale, which degree(s) of the scale must be raised?
- What’s another name for the first or eighth degree of the scale?
Exercise 2 - Degrees of the Scale
Which degree of the scale do these melody extracts a) begin and b) end on?
a)
b)
c)
Exercise 3 - Adding Clefs and Key Signatures to Triads
Add the correct clef and key signature to each of these tonic triads.
Exercise 4 - Adding a Clef and Accidentals to Triads
Add the correct clef and any necessary sharp or flat signs to each of these tonic triads. (Do notuse key signatures).
Exercise 5 - Writing Triads with Accidentals
Write the tonic triad of each of the following keys. Do not use key signatures, but remember to add any necessary sharp or flat signs.
Exercise 6 - Writing Triads with Key Signatures
Write the key signature and tonic triad of each of these keys.
