Music Theory - Grade 2 Practice Paper Mark Scheme

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Theory of Music Exam. Practice Paper 1. Mark Scheme. Grade 2. This mark scheme is freely available at www.musictheoryhelp.co.uk/practice-papers/.
Theory of Music Exam

Practice Paper 1 Mark Scheme

Grade 2

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Grade 2 Theory Paper 1 Mark Scheme

1

(a)(i) 2 marks for the correct time signature.

(ii) 2 marks for each: ‘Allegro’ means ‘fast’. ‘fortissimo’ means ‘very loudly’ ‘crescendo’ means ‘to get louder’

(ii) 2 marks for each: The lowest note in the extract is a C# and the highest note is a D. The minor key signature with one flat is D minor. The major key signature with one flat is F major.

b)(i) 1 mark for: An Octave / 8ve (ii) 2 marks for each a – UNTRUE, b – TRUE, c – TRUE, d -TRUE Qu. 1:

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2 Award a mark out of 5 for the 4 bar rhythm based on the following criteria: 0-2 marks A rhythm that does not relate to the given material and is the wrong length (or is a direct copy of the given material). The written rhythm may be notated incorrectly (with incorrect beams) or not feel complete. 3-4 marks A rhythm that bears some resemblance the given material and is the correct length. It should feel mostly complete and be notated correctly. 5 marks A rhythm that relates to the given material and is the correct length. It feels complete and is notated correctly.

Qu. 2

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Award 1 mark for each correct answer: F major: 5th

A minor: 2nd

A major: 8ve

D minor: 3rd Qu 3:

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4 Award 5 marks for each correct scale. Take away 2 marks for each incorrect or missing accidental (no negative mark, 0 minimum) Harmonic

or

Melodic

Qu. 4

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5 2 marks for each (1 for key signature, 1 for chord) – accept in other octaves. Award 5 for both correct.

Qu. 5

Total marks:

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/50

Suggested Pass Mark:33 (66%) Merit Mark: 40 (80%) Distinction Mark: 45 (90%)

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