THEORY Adjustments 2009

1.1 PREGRADE 1
No changes

1.2 GRADE 1
2 Note values, rests and tied notes
Omit: dotted minim and dotted crotchet rests
4.1 Key signatures
Add: tonic minor of A major, ie a minor
4.2 Scales
Add: and the tonic harmonic minor of A major, ie a harmonic minor

1.3 GRADE 2
2 Note values, rests and tied notes
Omit: dotted minim; dotted crotchet and dotted quaver rests
6 Intervals
Add: simple diatonic intervals
8 Preparation for melody writing
Add: The addition of two answering bars of rhythm to a given opening rhythm of two
bars
Change: 8 to 9 Terms and signs
8.2 Tempo
Omit: langsamer
8.3 Character
Omit: espress.
Correct: spelling of frhlich
8.5 Words which combine with terms
Omit: alla, al, all'
8.6 Add: da capo al fine

1.4 GRADE 3
2 Note values and signs
Omit: dotted quavers and dotted semiquavers
4.2 Scales
Add: using given note vales/rhythmic patterns
6.1 Intervals above the tonic
Add: simple diatonic intervals

* To be read in conjunction with Theory of Music: 2004, third revised edition (Red Book)
7.1 Omit: without key signature
7.2 Omit: without key signature
7.4 Change: The harmonic analysis (figuring) of suitable given
literature examples of chords
9.1 Dynamics
Omit: rinforzato and smorz.
9.2 Tempo
Omit: string.
9.6 Other terms and signs
Omit: and
1.5 GRADE 4
2.2 Rests
Add: (compound time signatures)
4.2 Major and minor scales
Add: using given note values/rhythmic patterns
6 Intervals
Add: simple diatonic intervals
7.1 Omit: without key signature
8 Completion of a melody
Add: to add meaningful dynamic marks
9.1 Tempo
Omit: affretando
9.2 Character
Omit: con dolore
9.4 Other terms and signs
Omit: da capo senza repetizione; sin' al fine; sin' al segno