Was just reading through a test paper and it asked a section of music to be written out in short score. I Didnt realise there were any questions to do with using different voicings in grade 5 and my AB guide doesn't have anything on it. Is the Ab guide not meant to cover evertything on the papers?

Ive got the AB book and it covers voices and short score-am i thinking of the right book?

The AB guide to music theory part 1 (the pink book) by abrsm publishing is that the one you have? Mine does not have any of this in it.

Ah. i was thinking of the workbook. If i can find the guide ill let you know.

Just looked, and its not in my pink book either, but voices are in the 1st chapter of book 2.

Yes they are. You may not realise this, but book 1 is not grades 1-5, and book 2 grades 6-8. While this is true for about 75% of each book, there are certain things in book two needed for grades 1-5, and vice-versa as well.

yeah it is also in my blue book as well I just think it is strange they asked this question when it was not in the book.

As I just said, you have to use both books, not just one of them

In general you'll need to refer to both the pink and blue AB books - parts 1 and 2. Are you working though the Music Theory in Practice graded workbooks by Eric Taylor? They will cover the syllabus and then you can use the pink and/or blue books for additional reference and explanation.

Best of luck! The long and short scores are very straightforward. Hope you're enjoying the theory!

Oh right now i get it I was just looking through past papers i didnt know there was a work book by eric taylor. I know how to do the short score question but I was wondering why it wasn't in the book. "Hope you're enjoying the theory!" Does anyone enjoy theory? I am enjoying the results of what i can do with it it but not the learning bit:)

Well yes, I do enjoy theory! ....and I enjoy teaching it.
Do you have lessons or are you going through it on your own?

QUOTE (Sukimonster @ May 28 2004, 01:15 PM)

Does anyone enjoy theory?

Well, there are quite a few of us who do, and we try to be helpful! So if you get stuck...

I am new on here and I am going through grade 5 theory myself...self teaching....does that mean if I get stuck I can post on here and ask for answers to my questions? :

QUOTE (Saedi1 @ May 29 2004, 08:43 AM)

does that mean if I get stuck I can post on here and ask for answers to my questions?    :D :

We'll do our best!!!

I taught myself too, and got distinction!!! I found the most helpful book was 'Take 5 - and pass first time'. I know others have found it helpful too. It has everything you need to know, thought the composition section is a bit thin...

I love theory too !

I'm doing GVI Nov.

Saedi1 - I used 'Theory Time - David Turnbull' for my previous grades.
They have tests at the end of each section with the answers to check later.
As Emma said, composition section a bit thin here too.

Good luck !

Fiona