How about Theory exercises
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- KVRist
- 94 posts since 25 Aug, 2006 from Leeds
Is there anywhere on the web I can download exercises that will help me learn music theory or perhaps on here someone could post some (cheeky i know hehe).
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JumpingJackFlash JumpingJackFlash https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=44005
- KVRian
- 1227 posts since 10 Oct, 2004
Well, seeing as you asked, I'll give you some:
(Note: I advise you read my Introduction to Music Theory thread first as this tells you everything you will need to know.
Question 1.
a) On manuscript paper, write down the ascending E major scale (one octave in any register). You may either use a key signature or appropriate accidentals.
b) On manuscript paper, write down the descending scale of Bb harmonic minor. (one octave in any register). You may use a key signature and/or appropriate accidentals.
c) On manuscript paper, write down both the ascending and descending scale of F# melodic minor (one octave in any register). Use both a key signature AND relevant accidentals.
Question 2.
Work out the key of the following groups of notes:
a) C#, F#, E, A#, B, G#, D#
b) A, E, Bb, G, F, D, C#
Question 3.
Describe the following time signatures in words:
a) 3/4
b) 7/8
c) 5/2
d) 12/16
Question 4.
Name the following intervals:
a) D3-B#3
b) C3-Ab3
c) Cb3-Db3
d) A#3-C4
Question 5.
If you have middle-C, what note must be added above this to give the following intervals:
a) Minor 6th
b) Augmented 4th
c) Major 2nd
d) Diminished 5th
Question 6.
Study the following 4 bars of music in C major. Each beat has a different chord. Identify all chords and their inversions (use roman numerals). Also identify each cadence in words.
You can PM me to check your answers if you want. I'll post the answers here later sometime. - Good luck!
(Note: I advise you read my Introduction to Music Theory thread first as this tells you everything you will need to know.
Question 1.
a) On manuscript paper, write down the ascending E major scale (one octave in any register). You may either use a key signature or appropriate accidentals.
b) On manuscript paper, write down the descending scale of Bb harmonic minor. (one octave in any register). You may use a key signature and/or appropriate accidentals.
c) On manuscript paper, write down both the ascending and descending scale of F# melodic minor (one octave in any register). Use both a key signature AND relevant accidentals.
Question 2.
Work out the key of the following groups of notes:
a) C#, F#, E, A#, B, G#, D#
b) A, E, Bb, G, F, D, C#
Question 3.
Describe the following time signatures in words:
a) 3/4
b) 7/8
c) 5/2
d) 12/16
Question 4.
Name the following intervals:
a) D3-B#3
b) C3-Ab3
c) Cb3-Db3
d) A#3-C4
Question 5.
If you have middle-C, what note must be added above this to give the following intervals:
a) Minor 6th
b) Augmented 4th
c) Major 2nd
d) Diminished 5th
Question 6.
Study the following 4 bars of music in C major. Each beat has a different chord. Identify all chords and their inversions (use roman numerals). Also identify each cadence in words.
You can PM me to check your answers if you want. I'll post the answers here later sometime. - Good luck!
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JumpingJackFlash JumpingJackFlash https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=44005
- KVRian
- 1227 posts since 10 Oct, 2004
No, no typo.chardin wrote:Is there a typo in question 2b? Sharp and flat in the same key? Or am I misunderstanding the question?
Hint: Although the notes all fit with a certain key (scale), they may not all be contained within the key signature.
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- KVRist
- 410 posts since 29 Jul, 2003
Assuming the notes in Q2 do not form a progression, then you might want to say what "possible" key, as ttheor could be more than one.
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JumpingJackFlash JumpingJackFlash https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=44005
- KVRian
- 1227 posts since 10 Oct, 2004
Ok, for 2a) there are admittedly 2 possibilities. I will accept either.SARcazm wrote:Assuming the notes in Q2 do not form a progression, then you might want to say what "possible" key, as ttheor could be more than one.
For 2b) there is only one key/scale which contains all those notes, and only those notes.
(We are talking the diatonic tonal system here; no modality, no chromaticism, just major or minor keys/scales)
And no, they do not form any deliberate progression.
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JumpingJackFlash JumpingJackFlash https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=44005
- KVRian
- 1227 posts since 10 Oct, 2004
Yep, Sibelius 3. Certainly one of the best scoring programs out there.PaulG wrote:Hey, JJ,
What are you using for that manuscript program? Sibelius or something like that? It looks fantastic.
By the way, is anyone actually doing these exercises? - Are they too difficult? - Remember, you can ask me for clarification if you want!
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- KVRist
- 62 posts since 30 Nov, 2006
This is what i do when im bored in school.
1. Write out every major scale, in all keys. including C#,D#,G#...etc.
2. Write out the modes for each one...like Ionian: CDEFGBC, Dorian: CDEbFGABbC, Lydian: CDEF#GABC, Mixolydian: CDEFGABbC, Aeolian: CDEbFGAbBbC...etc.
3. Write out all chords. This one takes the longest....because you have to do it in every key.
example:
Cmaj7 = 1-3-5-7
Cmin7 = 1-b3-5-b7
all the way down to
Cmin13 = 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13
and keep on going, for every key.
Then, compose a short jazz harmony piece using standard jazz harmony. (around 8-12 bars)
takes about an hour and a half to finish everythiong if you work diligently, but it sharpens your knowledge.
If you want to take things a step further, write out a background melody line for your jazz piece using guide tones, and thennn.....Compose a chord solo out of it. now your talking about a couple more hours....
just what i do when im bored, find what interests you most, and stick with it.
Good luck, Tyler.
1. Write out every major scale, in all keys. including C#,D#,G#...etc.
2. Write out the modes for each one...like Ionian: CDEFGBC, Dorian: CDEbFGABbC, Lydian: CDEF#GABC, Mixolydian: CDEFGABbC, Aeolian: CDEbFGAbBbC...etc.
3. Write out all chords. This one takes the longest....because you have to do it in every key.
example:
Cmaj7 = 1-3-5-7
Cmin7 = 1-b3-5-b7
all the way down to
Cmin13 = 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13
and keep on going, for every key.
Then, compose a short jazz harmony piece using standard jazz harmony. (around 8-12 bars)
takes about an hour and a half to finish everythiong if you work diligently, but it sharpens your knowledge.
If you want to take things a step further, write out a background melody line for your jazz piece using guide tones, and thennn.....Compose a chord solo out of it. now your talking about a couple more hours....
just what i do when im bored, find what interests you most, and stick with it.
Good luck, Tyler.