Description
Theory of Music Made Easy, Grade 7 by Loh Phaik Kheung takes students through the topics required for the ABRSM Grade 7 exam by consolidating information covered in the preceding books and tackling new subjects in an organized and logical way. It introduces the topics of melodic decorations, writing for keyboard, harmonizing and writing melodies, and writing for orchestral instruments.
Topics include: Suspensions and retardations * harmonizing a melody by figuring a given bass line * rewriting a chorale passage in the style of J.S. Bach * rewriting a passage in the style of Corelli's Trio sonatas * continuation of a given solo instrumental part above a given keyboard accompaniment * melodic compositions in more modern styles * writing a melody based on the given chord progression * general exercises.
