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Trinity Grade 5 music theory practice test
Timed practice for Trinity Grade 5 Music Theory, set out in the board's own sections. Each section comes with a worked explanation.
About the exam
Theory of Music Grade 5 is a written theory exam from Trinity College London.
This practice test covers Grade 5: scales, transposition, four-part chords, melody writing and analysis.
Who takes it and why
Students take it to complete the middle grades in scales, transposition and four-part chords. It leads to the higher grades, which carry UCAS points. Some UK universities use these points to compare entry qualifications.
The sections
- Section 1 · General Multiple ChoiceKeys, chords, rhythm and terms.
- Section 2 · Scales and ArpeggiosWriting scales, arpeggios and broken chords.
- Section 3 · Correcting NotationFinding and fixing errors in a passage.
- Section 4 · TranspositionWriting a melody in a new key.
- Section 5 · Chords in Four PartsChords for soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
- Section 6 · Melody WritingCompleting a melody or a bass line.
- Section 7 · Musical AnalysisQuestions on an eight-bar piano piece.
Timing
Exam mode runs a clock of 3 hours for the whole practice test.
Certificate of Completion
Each course on the site ends with a Certificate of Completion. You earn it when every lesson in the course is complete.
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How long is the Trinity Grade 5 Music Theory practice test?
Exam mode gives 3 hours for the whole practice test.
What sections does the Trinity Grade 5 Music Theory practice test cover?
It follows the board's order in seven sections, from General Multiple Choice to Musical Analysis.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each section comes with a worked explanation and its marking criteria.
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