Helen Twomey Violinist

Music Theory

Theory of music is often referred to as "the boring bit", but without it, how can you understand your music?

How can you sight-reading without knowing what's on the page? If you're thinking of taking GCSE or A-Level music, how can you understand what's going on? Learn the rules throughly at your own pace, it is not just a piece of paper so that you can move into the practical grades 6,7 and 8.

The ABRSM Theory of Music syllabus takes you through everything from the cycle of 5ths, harmony, inversions of chords, scales, intervals and cadences. Helen has worked extensively over the years with students, preparing them for ABRSM theory grade examinations. When the syllabus changed in 2020, she decided to retake her grade 5 theory to see how the new online exams worked, passing on the knowledge to her pupils.

If you're needing advice on music theory, give Helen an email: Helen . kentish suzuki @ gmail. com

Online lessons also available.