Trinity Music Theory Curriculum
| Grade | Focus | Skill Taught | Minimum Practice Hours | Duration(Months) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Foundation | Basics of Music Theory | Understanding musical notation, time signatures, and key signatures. | 20-30 | 3 |
| Grade 1 | Beginner | Introduction to Scales | Major/minor scales, intervals, and basic harmony. | 30-40 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | Beginner | Intermediate Concepts | Chord progressions, transposition, and melody writing. | 40-50 | 3 |
| Grade 3 | Beginner | Stylistic Analysis | Analyzing genres, understanding rhythm, and advanced harmony. | 50-60 | 4 |
| Grade 4 | Intermediate | Composition Techniques | Writing compositions, counterpoint, and chord substitutions. | 60-70 | 4 |
| Grade 5 | Intermediate | Advanced Music Theory | Arranging, score analysis, and advanced tonal harmony. | 70-80 | 4 |
| Grade 6 | Intermediate | Analytical Mastery | In-depth analysis of works from classical and contemporary composers. | 80-100 | 5 |
| Grade 7 | Advanced | Advanced Composition | Mastering counterpoint, modulation, and thematic development. | 100-120 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | Advanced | Professional Theory Skills | Advanced arranging, orchestration, and preparing for professional musical projects. | 120 | 6 |
