TCL022228e Theory Past Paper 2019 May B - Grade 3
TCL022228e Theory Past Paper 2019 May B - Grade 3
TCL022228e Theory Past Paper 2019 May B - Grade 3
G R A D E
THEORY OF MUSIC
PAST PAPER
May 2019 Grade 3
(B Paper)
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1. The time allowed for answering this paper is two (2) hours.
2. Fill in your name and the candidate number printed on your appointment form in the appropriate
spaces on this paper, and on any other sheets that you use.
3. Do not open this paper until you are told to do so.
4. This paper contains seven (7) sections and you should answer all of them.
5. Read each question carefully before answering it. Your answers must be written legibly in pen or
pencil in the spaces provided.
6. You are reminded that you are bound by the regulations for written exams displayed at the exam
centre and listed on page 4 of the current edition of the written exams syllabus. In particular, you are
reminded that you are not allowed to bring books, music or papers into the exam room. Bags must be
left at the back of the room under the supervision of the invigilator.
7. If you leave the exam room you will not be allowed to return.
1 (10)
2 (15)
3 (10)
4 (15)
5 (15)
6 (15)
7 (20)
Total
(B–03)
Example
Name this note:
A * D * CP *
This shows that you think C is the correct answer.
? bb 38
œ * * *
œ œ
A G Bb
1.2 Add the total number of minim beats in these tied notes:
2
&2 Ó Ó
˙ w ˙ 3 * 4 * 5 *
9 œj œ 9 j 9 j9 j
œ*œ8 œœ™ 8œ œ*œ™œ œ™ *
1.4 Which is the main beat in 8 time? Ϫ 8
1.6 What is the tonic of the minor key shown by this key signature?
&b D * E * G *
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Put a tick (P) in the box next to the correct answer. Boxes for
examiner’s
use only
1.7 Here is the scale of E natural minor. Which degree(s) of the scale will you change to make the
scale of E melodic minor?
?# w w w
w w w w w
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8(1)
? ##
* * *
w
w
w C
Am A
& w
w
w tonic triad of E minor in root position *
tonic triad of A minor in second inversion *
tonic triad of C major in first inversion *
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2.1 Write a one-octave G melodic minor scale in crotchets, going up then down. Use a key signature
and add any necessary accidentals.
2.2 Write the key signature for the key shown. Then write its one-octave arpeggio in the rhythm
given below.
6 œ™ œ œ œ œ œ œ™ Œ™
8
&
D major, going up then down.
3.1 Circle five different mistakes in the following music, then write it out correctly.
Adagio
? b 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œj ‰ œ œ œ ‰ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ ∑ ™™
4
p
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4.1 Transpose this tune down an octave into the bass clef to make it suitable for a cello to play.
Spiritual
4
&b 4 œœœœ ˙
œœ ˙ œ œ œ œ œj œ™ œ œ œ œ ˙ Œ
#
&
Section 5 (15 marks)
5.1 { ?#
Using minims, write out well-balanced 4-part chords for SATB using the chords shown by the
Roman numerals. Double the root in each case and make sure that each chord is in root position.
# ##
& &
{
?#
(G major) I
{ ? ##
(B minor) i
##
&
{
Section 6 (15 marks)
? ##
{
6.1 Use the root of each triad shown by the chord symbols to write a bass line.
#3 œ
E‹ B B E‹
œ. œ #œ œ œ. œ œ.
& 8œ J
? # 83
œ œ œ œ
Allegretto
2œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
Türk (adapted)
œ œœ Œ
&4
{
mf
? 42 œ Œ Œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ œ
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œœ
5
& œ Œ ™™
œ
{
? œ Œ
œ
Œ
œ
œ œ œ
œ
œ ™™
œ œ œ œ œ* œ œ œ
9
œœ Œ
*
& ™™ œ œ œ
{
? ™™ œ Œ ‰
œ
j œ œ œ Œ ‰
œ
j œ œ
œ œ œ ‰ œ œœ œœ œœ œœ
13
& œ œ ‰ J J œ
œ
Œ ™™
{
? œ œ œ œ œ
œ œ Œ ™™
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7.3 Do the treble and bass parts in bar 3 move in similar or contrary motion?
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7.5 Give the number of a phrase which ends on the dominant chord.����������������������������
7.6 From which bar does the music repeat at the end of bar 16?��������������������������������
7.7 What is the interval between the two notes marked with asterisks (*) in bars 10 and 11?
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7.8 Circle a bar where all the notes come only from the tonic chord.
7.9 Write appropriate Roman numerals below the final crotchet beat in bar 15 and the first crotchet
beat in bar 16.
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