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Complete the Trio Sonata  \n© [2024](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)[ ](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)[www.mymusictheory.com](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)  \nWould you like model answers to these exercises, plus lots more exercises, lessons and tips? VIDEO COURSE & PDF: [https://mymusictheory.newzenler.com/courses/grade-8-music-theory-abrsm](https://mymusictheory.newzenler.com/courses/grade-8-music-theory-abrsm)  \nPDF only: [https://payhip.com/b/rN7R](https://payhip.com/b/rN7R) [Marking:](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)[ ](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)[info@mymusictheory.com](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)  \nABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory | Free Practice Test  \nQUESTION 2 (15 MARKS) .  \nComplete the piano piece (adapted from a piece by Henry Lemoine (1786-1854))  \n© [2024](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)[ ](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)[www.mymusictheory.com](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)  \nWould you like model answers to these exercises, plus lots more exercises, lessons and tips? VIDEO COURSE & PDF: [https://mymusictheory.newzenler.com/courses/grade-8-music-theory-abrsm](https://mymusictheory.newzenler.com/courses/grade-8-music-theory-abrsm)  \nPDF only: [https://payhip.com/b/rN7R](https://payhip.com/b/rN7R) [Marking:](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)[ ](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)[info@mymusictheory.com](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)  \nABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory | Free Practice Test  \nQUESTION 3 (20 MARKS) . WRITE A MINIMUM OF 12 BARS AT CONCERT PITCH.  \nEither:  \na) For flute:  \nOr:  \nb) For cello:  \n© [2024](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)[ ](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)[www.mymusictheory.com](2024 www.mymusictheory.com)  \nWould you like model answers to these exercises, plus lots more exercises, lessons and tips? VIDEO COURSE & PDF: [https://mymusictheory.newzenler.com/courses/grade-8-music-theory-abrsm](https://mymusictheory.newzenler.com/courses/grade-8-music-theory-abrsm)  \nPDF only: [https://payhip.com/b/rN7R](https://payhip.com/b/rN7R) [Marking:](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)[ ](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)[info@mymusictheory.com](Marking: info@mymusictheory.com)  \nABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory | Free Practice Test  \nQUESTION 4 (25 MARKS)  \nLook at the piano piece on the next page and answer the questions.  \na) Give the meaning of dolce e legato. [2]  \nb) Describe the intervals marked A, B and C in the score.  \nA: [2]  \nB: [2]  \nC: [2]  \nc) Describe fully the chords marked D, E and F in the score.  \nD: Chord:___________________ Prevailing key: __________________ [3]  \nE: Chord:___________________ Prevailing key: Db major [2]  \nF: Chord:___________________ Prevailing key: Db major [2]  \nd) Draw a bracket over a 2-bar phrase which is then sequenced a step lower. 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