Download Example Music Theory Examination

University of Salford Music Admissions
Music Theory Examination
BA(Hons) Popular Music and Recording, BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology,
BA(Hons) Musical Arts
SAMPLE PAPER
1. Write out one octave of the following scales, with key signatures, in the direction indicated:
a. Db Major, ascending.
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(Marks: 2)
b. B Harmonic minor, descending
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(2)
2. Write in a note above the given pitch to form the correct interval.
a. minor 2nd
b. Perfect 5th
c. Major 6th
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EITHER ANSWER QUESTIONS 3 & 4 OR QUESTION 5.
3. Identify the following chords using Jazz / Popular chord symbols.
a. ..................................
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b. ..........................................
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4. Write out the given chords in root position.
a. GbMaj7
b. D7(+5)
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(4)
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5. Construct appropriate chords over the given bass line and name the cadence created.
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c. ..................
Cadence? ....................................
6. Correct the rhythmic groupings / beamings in the following two bar extract.
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7. Transpose the following extract up a perfect 5th and prefix the new key signature.
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N. Paganini.
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