August 2022
Introduction to ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory - Question 2, Realising a Figured Bass with Sharon Bill
31/08/22 08:15 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to my ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 2 of the Grade 6 workbook and exam paper. In this lesson I discuss how to realise a figured bass, and I explain all of the rules of four part harmony which need to be understood to successfully realise a figured bass into four voice parts.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/71235715
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All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 Question 1(a), Allocating Chords to a Given Melody - Exercise 5 on Patreon with Sharon Bill
30/08/22 08:23 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to my ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 1(a), Exercise 5, of the Grade 6 workbook. In this lesson I discuss what allocating a chord to a given melody entails, describe the rules of four part harmony that this question encompasses, and suggest possible answers to best complete this exercise.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/71235579
Become a Patron to Unlock the Lesson
All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 Question 1(a), Allocating Chords to a Given Melody - Exercise 4 on Patreon with Sharon Bill
26/08/22 09:18 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to my ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 1(a), Exercise 4, of the Grade 6 workbook. In this lesson I discuss what allocating a chord to a given melody entails, describe the rules of four part harmony that this question encompasses, and suggest possible answers to best complete this exercise.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/70815424
Become a Patron to Unlock the Lesson
All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 Question 1(a), Allocating Chords to a Given Melody - Exercise 3 on Patreon with Sharon Bill
21/08/22 09:14 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to my ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 1(a), Exercise 3, of the Grade 6 workbook. In this lesson I discuss what allocating a chord to a given melody entails, describe the rules of four part harmony that this question encompasses, and suggest possible answers to best complete this exercise.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/70815357
Become a Patron to Unlock the Lesson
All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 Question 1(a), Allocating Chords to a Given Melody - Exercise 2 on Patreon with Sharon Bill
15/08/22 09:53 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to my ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 1(a), Exercise 2, of the Grade 6 workbook. In this lesson I discuss what allocating a chord to a given melody entails, describe the rules of four part harmony that this question encompasses, and suggest possible answers to best complete this exercise.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/70539289
Become a Patron to Unlock the Lesson
All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 Question 1(a), Allocating Chords to a Given Melody - Exercise 1 on Patreon with Sharon Bill
15/08/22 09:35 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to my ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 1(a), Exercise 2, of the Grade 6 workbook. In this lesson I discuss what allocating a chord to a given melody entails, describe the rules of four part harmony that this question encompasses, and suggest possible answers to best complete this exercise.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/70538899
Become a Patron to Unlock the Lesson
All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)
Introduction to ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 Question 1(a), Allocating Chords to a Given Melody on Patreon with Sharon Bill
08/08/22 10:35 Filed in: ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory

Welcome to the first of the ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons. In this lesson I explain all of the basic points which need to be understood in order to successfully complete Question 1(a) of the Grade 6 workbook and exam paper. In this lesson I discuss what allocating a chord to a given melody entails and describe the rules of four part harmony that this question encompasses.
Patreon Post Link https://www.patreon.com/posts/70225785
Become a Patron to Unlock the Lesson
All of the basic rules of four-part harmony and traditional style melody composition can be found, easily and succinctly explained in my book, Harmony and Composition, available from Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RCFM7L
My Patreon Channel Patreon.com/SharonBill has Three Tiers.
Tier 1 ABRSM Grades 1-3
Tier 2 ABRSM DMT Grades 4-5
Tier 3 ABRSM DMT Grades 1-6 and you can ask two questions per month
(Grade 6 Music Theory Lessons are going live from August 2022, 7 and 8 are for future production. Check Patreon for updates)