Level 7 Theory Course
A complete self-study course covering the
requirements of the RCM theory exam
About This Course
This is an online self study course which prepares students for the RCM Level 7 witten or remote theory examination and it is designed for self-directed students ages 12 or older who want to take the exam or gain a foundation for subsequent levels. The prerequisite is a solid understanding of the RCM Level 6 material.
Note that this version does not include marking of assignments or teacher feedback. For the same course with included marking, please see Level 7 Theory Plus.
What's Included
- Video Tutorials
- Self-Checking Quizzes
- PDF Notes and Exercises
- Final Review Test
- Answer File
- Teacher Support
Recommended Add-On Purchase
Students preparing for the RCM remote exam are advised to purchase this additional resource from Gold Medal Music Education. These self-checking digital task cards are formatted in the style of the RCM remote exam and are an ideal tool for review and pre-exam practice.
Visit the Gold Medal Music Education store at Boom Learning or TeachersPayTeachers to preview and purchase the Level 7 course bundle.
Benefits of Online Learning
Online courses allow students to:
- Learn in the comfort of their own home
- Choose when they want to study
- Work at their own pace
- Access content anytime on any device
Course Curriculum
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1COURSE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS
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2WHOLE STEPS, HALF STEP AND ACCIDENTALS
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3TERMS AND SIGNS: SET ONE
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4RELATIVE NOTES AND REST VALUES
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5REVIEW OF SIMPLE AND COMPOUND TIME
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6REVIEW OF GROUPING RESTS IN SIMPLE AND COMPOUND TIME
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7IRREGULAR NOTE GROUPINGS
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8MUSIC HISTORY PART ONE: Romantic Music
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9REVIEW OF MAJOR AND MINOR KEYS
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10REVIEW OF MAJOR AND MINOR SCALES
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11OTHER SCALES
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12TERMS AND SIGNS: SET TWO
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13REVIEW OF KEY RECOGNITION
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14MUSIC HISTORY PART TWO: Romantic Music
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15REVIEW OF NAMING INTERVALS
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16WRITING INTERVALS
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17INTERVAL INVERSIONS
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18TERMS AND SIGNS: SET THREE
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19TRANSPOSITION
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20MUSIC HISTORY PART THREE: Modern Music
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21TRIAD QUALITIES AND CHORD SYMBOLS
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22REVIEW OF TRIAD POSITIONS AND IDENTIFICATION
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23DOMINANT SEVENTH POSITIONS
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24DIMINISHED SEVENTHS
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25OPEN POSITION SEVENTH CHORDS
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26TERMS AND SIGNS: SET FOUR
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27REVIEW OF IDENTIFYING CADENCES IN KEYBOARD STYLE
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28WRITING CADENCES IN KEYBOARD STYLE
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29WRITING CADENCES BELOW MELODY NOTES
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30MUSIC HISTORY PART FOUR: Modern Music
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31PASSING TONES AND NEIGHBOUR TONES
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32COMPOSING AN ANSWER FOR A CONTRASTING PERIOD
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33ANALYSIS
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34EVALUATE YOUR LEARNING
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35POST COURSE DRILL AND REVIEW
FAQs
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This course is geared toward SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS AGES 12 - ADULT and covers everything you need to know for the Level 7 RCM theory exam. It is also suitable for non-exam candidates who want to acquire solid prerequisite knowledge for higher RCM theory levels.
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You determine the schedule. This is a completely SELF-PACED online course and you can re-watch videos, retake quizzes and redo exercises as many times as you wish.
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Students taking this course should have a solid understanding of RCM LEVEL 6 THEORY.
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No. This is a SELF-STUDY course in which students mark their own work with the answers provided in the "Course Materials" section. For the same course with marking included, purchase the "Plus" version.
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If you have a question just send an email to lynnestenlund@hotmail.com and you should receive a reply within 24 hours.
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We would NEVER want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within 7 days of your purchase and a full refund will be issued.
About the Instructor
Lynne Stenlund, BA, ARCT, RMT, Certified RCM Teacher as Advanced Specialist in Piano and Theory
Hi, I'm Lynne and I'm a qualified, experienced, registered music teacher who has been preparing students for RCM exams for more than 40 years. Students using my course materials have received high marks on their exams, most getting First Class Honours with Distinction and there's even been some perfect scores. It gives me great satisfaction to assist students in realizing their RCM goals and I would love to help you reach yours!