The writing tasks are a melody, a sequence with suspensions, a string quartet score and a chorale progression. Each is practiced through questions with one answer. Each also appears once in full as a written task that comes with a model answer to check your work against.
The sections
Section 1 · GeneralOn the board's paper this section has ten questions worth twenty marks.This section has 14 questions.
Section 2 · TranspositionOn the board's paper this section is worth ten marks.This section has 7 questions.
Section 3 · Writing a melodyOn the board's paper this section is worth fifteen marks.This section has 11 questions.
Section 4 · Sequence with suspensionsOn the board's paper this section is worth ten marks.This section has 7 questions.
Section 5 · String quartet scoreOn the board's paper this section is worth ten marks.This section has 7 questions.
Section 6 · Labeling a chorale phraseOn the board's paper this section is worth fifteen marks.This section has 10 questions.
Section 7 · AnalysisOn the board's paper this section has ten questions worth twenty marks.This section has 14 questions.
Timing
Exam mode runs a clock of 3 hours for the whole practice test.
The full practice test holds 70 questions.
Study mode has no clock. It checks each answer as you go.
Grade bands as a guide
The board's paper has 100 marks. Trinity College London sets Pass at 60 (60%), Merit at 75 (75%) and Distinction at 87 (87%).
A practice score is a guide to these bands only.
Source: Trinity College London Theory of Music Syllabus, Grades 1–8, p. 4.
Sample questions
Sample 1
A string quartet passage in close score has the violins on the upper stave and viola and cello on the lower one. In open score, which part changes clef?
The viola moves to the alto clef
The cello moves to the tenor clef
Violin 1 moves to the bass clef
Violin 2 moves to the alto clef
The answer is A, The viola moves to the alto clef.
In close score the viola shares the lower, bass-clef stave with the cello. Open score gives the viola a separate stave in its normal alto clef, while both violins stay in treble.
Questions and answers
How long is the Trinity Grade 7 Music Theory practice test?
Exam mode gives 3 hours for the whole practice test. It holds 70 questions. Study mode has no clock.
What sections does the Trinity Grade 7 Music Theory practice test cover?
It follows the board's order in seven sections, from General to Analysis.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.