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Work through the study notes, then test yourself with flashcards and quizzes
Module 1
Woodwinds & Musical Forms
The four woodwind instruments of the symphony orchestra, plus Minuet & Trio, Scherzo, Air with Variations, Aria and Recitative.
Module 2
Set Works
Detailed study of the two AMEB Grade 5 set works — Handel's Messiah HWV 56 and Mozart's Divertimento K 563.
💡 Grade 5 Exam — What to Focus On
Set WorksKnow the form, principal melodic themes, tonal structure and significant modulations of each set work.
WoodwindsBe ready to compare bore type, reed type, overblowing interval, parts and transposition for all four instruments.
Clarinet — TransposingKnow how Clarinet in Bb and Clarinet in A transpose, and why clarinets are transposing instruments.
Aria & RecitativeDistinguish recitativo secco from accompagnato. Know what continuo and figured bass mean.
Minuet → ScherzoTrace the development: Haydn's label → Beethoven's transformation → Chopin's stand-alone Scherzos.
VariationsList the ways a composer can vary a theme — there are at least 12 you should know!