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ABRSM Music Theory Foundation Course

A structured preparation course for students building towards ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory

一门为进入 ABRSM 五级乐理学习而设计的基础衔接课程,帮助学生系统补齐五级之前所需的核心乐理知识。

What is the course about?

This course is for students who are not yet ready for the Grade 5 intensive course. Following a short initial assessment, students will strengthen the essential theory knowledge needed before progressing to Grade 5.

The course covers core areas such as notation, rhythm, keys, scales and intervals, with practical exercises and written homework to build a secure foundation.

课程简介:

本课程适合暂时还未达到五级乐理冲刺课程入门要求的学生。学生将先完成一个简短的基础测试,并通过本课程巩固进入 Grade 5 前所需的核心乐理知识。

课程涵盖记谱、节奏、调性、音阶、音程等基础内容,并结合课堂练习与书面作业,帮助学生建立扎实基础,为之后进入五级乐理课程做好准备。

Course Schedule

Dates: Tuesday & Friday from 29 September 2026 - 20 November 2026

Duration: 16 hours (over 8 weeks)

Location: Online

Time: TBC

日期: 每周二和每周五, 2026年9月29–2026年11月20日

上课周期: 16个课时 (共8周)

课程形式: 在线授课

时间: 待定

Meet the Tutor 教师简介
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Lan Hu is a Chinese concert pianist and educator. She holds an Artist Diploma from the Royal College of Music, an FTCL Performance Diploma from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music.

An award-winning pianist, she has performed across the UK, Europe and Asia, including at Steinway Halls in London, Beijing and Shenzhen, Shenzhen Concert Hall and other major venues. Alongside her performing career, Lan has extensive teaching experience and has translated the Chinese edition of Improve Your Sight-Reading! by ABRSM educator Paul Harris. She is particularly experienced in ABRSM exam preparation, piano performance and musicianship development.

胡兰是旅英钢琴家及音乐教育者,拥有英国皇家音乐学院 Artist Diploma、英国圣三一音乐学院 FTCL 演奏文凭,以及英国皇家北方音乐学院钢琴演奏学士及硕士学位。

她曾在多项国际钢琴比赛中获奖,演出足迹遍及英国、欧洲及亚洲,并曾于伦敦、北京、深圳等地的重要音乐厅演出。胡兰长期从事钢琴演奏与教学,曾翻译出版 ABRSM 英皇考级教学专家 Paul Harris《视奏进阶教程》中文版,尤其擅长英皇考级、钢琴演奏及音乐素养培养。

Course Details

Introductory Price

首期特别价 

Is there anything I need to bring?

​上课需要带什么?

Who is this for?

​课程适合对象?

What will I achieve?
我能够学到什么?

How will I be taught

​上课方式是怎么样的?

£285

Please note: £285 is a special introductory price for this cohort only. Future courses will be charged at the standard rate of £300.

原价 £300,本期报名享受首期专属优惠

You will need manuscript paper, pencil and eraser, notebook and pen.

Please buy and bring both of these books to class:

Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 1 Workbook 

Discovering music theory grade 2 

 

 

你需要准备以下学习用品:五线谱纸,铅笔和橡皮,笔记本和签字笔

请购买并带上以下教材:

Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 1 Workbook 

Discovering music theory grade 2

You need to be familiar with some basic symbols of music notation to follow a simple tune, but no other previous experience of music theory is needed. It is expected that you will already be learning and instrument/voice whilst taking this class. You will be set homework tasks each week.

你需要熟悉一些基本的音乐记谱符号,能够看懂简单的旋律,但不需要具备其他音乐理论方面的基础。

参加本课程时,预计你已经在学习乐器或声乐,课程每周都会布置课后作业。​​

By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • read, write, hear, clap and play/sing rhythms in 2/4, 3/4,4/4,2/2, 3/2, 4/2 and 3/8

  • understand and apply triplet rhythms

  • read and write pitch in treble and bass clefs, up to two ledger lines above/below the stave

  • read, hear and write music in simple major keys (C, G, D, F)

  • read and write music in simple minor keys (A, E, D)

  • understand the use of melodic and harmonic minor constructions

  • understand commonly used musical terms and symbols

  • answer questions on a Grade 1 and 2 theory music exam paper.

​​

完成本课程后,你应该能够:

  • 能够读、写、听辨、拍打并演奏/演唱 2/4、3/4、4/4、2/2、3/2、4/2 和 3/8 拍的节奏

  • 理解并运用三连音节奏

  • 能够在高音谱号和低音谱号中读写音高,范围达到五线谱上下各两条加线

  • 能够读、听辨并书写常用的大调调性(C大调、G大调、D大调、F大调)

  • 能够读写常用的小调调性(A小调、E小调、D小调)

  • 理解并掌握旋律小调与和声小调的构成及使用

  • 理解常见的音乐术语和音乐符号

  • 能够完成并回答 ABRSM Grade 1–2 音乐理论考试试卷中的相关题目

  • You will need your own copy of the course text-book.

  • Your tutor will use a variety of techniques:

  • tutor explanation and demonstration

  • short revision videos and/or audio files

  • worksheets

  • group performing and individual demonstration tasks (e.g. clapping rhythms).​

  • 你需要自行购买课程所使用的教材

  • 老师在课堂中将采用多种教学方式:

  • 讲解与示范

  • 简短的复习视频和/或音频资料

  • 练习讲义

  • 小组演奏/实践活动

  • 个人展示的任务(例如节奏拍打等)

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

完成本课程后,我可以继续学习什么课程?

Format

Live online via Zoom

Contact

A place is confirmed only once full payment has been received. Maximum 10 students.

收到全额课程费用后,位置才正式锁定。每班最多10人。

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