Grade 2 Music Theory Content

Based on ABRSM syllabus:

Rhythm

  1. Time signature: 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 3/8
  2. Triplet
  3. Grouping notes of simple time
  4. Grouping rests of simple time

Pitch

  1. Notes up to 2 ledger line

Scales & Key Signature

  1. Major scales: A, Bb & Eb
  2. Key signature up to 3 sharps & 3 flats
  3. Minor Scale in harmonic form: A, E & D

Tonic Triad

  1. Minor key

Interval

  1. Harmonic interval
  2. Melodic interval

Performance Direction

  1. Italian term
  2. Music symbol and sign