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Grades correspond to ABRSM Grades.

Grade 1

Basics of notation, terms and signs; simple time signatures; major keys and scales

Grade 3

Major & minor keys and scales; simple and compound time signatures; rhythmic writing

Grade 5

The C Clef; more ornaments; chords in context; beginning transposition

Grade 2

Basics of notation, terms and signs; major & minor keys and scales; basic rhythmic patterns

Grade 4

Simple and compound time signatures; the C Clef; basic ornaments; chords in context

Grade 6

Four-part writing, keyboard style & figured bass; harmonic vocabulary and modulation

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