G2 – Music theory
The G2-test will take place on campus at Ingesund School of Music 3-4 May 2023. The test consists of three parts: music theory, music and notation, and harmony. Applicants take all three parts of the test on the same occasion.
PERFORMANCE
PART 1, MUSIC THEORY:
The purpose of this component is to assess your knowledge of music theory. In this subtest, you will demonstrate your knowledge of common concepts and ways to term and notate, for example, octave positions, intervals, chords, keys, time signature, and time value of notes and rests.
Test example (in Swedish): Practice test in music theory
Key: Practice test in music theory
PART 2, MUSIC AND NOTATION:
You will listen to a music sample with voices and notate melodies. You will also listen to a music sample with instruments, where you are asked to select which melodies, rhythms and chords you believe represent what you hear, based on a number of response alternatives.
PART 3, HARMONY:
This component includes harmonic analysis and chord background.
You will receive the start of a four-part melody that you will analyse using chord indications, as well as writing and completing a chord progression that follows the given chord structure.
Test example (in Swedish): Practice test in harmony
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
For a satisfactory result, you should be able to:
- demonstrate basic knowledge of music theory
- demonstrate basic aural skills
- demonstrate basic skills in harmony
The total result of the G2-tests is assessed as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.