Theory Archives - Bass Works Australia https://www.bassworks.com.au/product-tag/theory/ Double Bass Tuition, Workshops, Repairs, Restoration, Sales and Accessories. Now also stocking other string instruments, including Cellos and Violins. Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:07:50 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.bassworks.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/favicon.png Theory Archives - Bass Works Australia https://www.bassworks.com.au/product-tag/theory/ 32 32 Popular Music Theory Guide for Rock & Pop – Grade 6 to Grade 8 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-guide-for-rock-pop-grade-6-to-grade-8/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:15:43 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=5286 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – 8) is a music theory handbook for students taking Rockschool’s new Level 3 (Grades 6 – 8) theory exams. Use it along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Workbooks (Grades 6 to 8) to ensure success in your exams. Rock and pop music is analysed in depth, making this essential reading for students of all rock and pop styles.

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-Advanced music notation

-Time signatures

-Modes and modal key signatures

-Advanced scales

-How transposition works

-Extended chords and voice leading

-How to write for instruments in different styles of music

-A guide to improvisation

-How to read and analyse a musical score + more

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]]> Popular Music Theory – The Essential Guide for Rock & Pop – Debut to Grade 5 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-the-essential-guide-for-rock-pop-debut-to-grade-5/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:01:15 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=5284 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – Grade 5) is an introduction to music theory for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Use it along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Workbooks (Debut to Grade 5) to ensure success in your exams. Rock and pop music is analysed in depth, making this essential reading for students of all rock and pop styles.

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-How music is constructed and written on the stave

-The most common scales in rock and pop

-Rhythm notation and time signatures

-Directions, dynamics and articulations

-Harmony theory and common chord progressions

-Specialist notation and techniques for all rock band instruments

-The role of the instruments in different styles of music

-How to read and analyse a musical score + more

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 8 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-8/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 02:30:26 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4012 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 8) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 8 exam! Use your Grade 8 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 8) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 8 exam! Use your Grade 8 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – 8) to ensure success in your exams!

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 8 specimen paper included

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 7 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-7/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 02:24:50 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4010 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 7 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 7 exam. Use your Grade 7 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 7 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 7 exam. Use your Grade 7 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – 8) to ensure success in your exams. Rockschool’s Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology, GCSE and Further Education students.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 7 specimen paper included

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 6 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-6/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 02:18:41 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4008 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 6) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 6 exam. Use your Grade 6 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 6) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 6 exam. Use your Grade 6 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – 8) to ensure success in your exams.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 6 specimen paper included

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 5 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-5/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 02:12:41 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4006 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 5) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 5 exam. Use your Grade 5 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 5) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 5 exam. Use your Grade 5 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – 5) to ensure success in your exams.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:

-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 5 specimen paper included.

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 4 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-4/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 02:05:48 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4004 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 4 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 4 exam. Use your Grade 4 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 4 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 4 exam. Use your Grade 4 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – 5) to ensure success in your exams.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 4 specimen paper included.

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 3 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-3/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 01:55:37 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4002 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 3) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 3 exam. Use your Grade 3 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 3) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 3 exam. Use your Grade 3 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – 5) to ensure success in your exams.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 3 specimen paper included.

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 2 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-workbook-grade-2/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 01:46:46 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=4000 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 2) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 2 exam. Use your Grade 2 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 2) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 2 exam. Use your Grade 2 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – 5) to ensure success in your exams.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 2 specimen paper included

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]]> Popular Music Theory Workbook – Grade 1 https://www.bassworks.com.au/product/popular-music-theory-grade-1-workbook/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 01:39:52 +0000 https://www.bassworks.com.au/?post_type=product&p=3998 The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 1) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 1 exam!.Use your Grade 1 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – 5) […]

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]]> The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 1) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 1 exam!.Use your Grade 1 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut – 5) to ensure success in your exams.

Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:
-Music notation
-Popular music harmony
-Band knowledge
-Band analysis
-Grade 1 specimen paper included

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