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The Theory Placement Exams help us find out how much you know about theory and in which course you should begin.  \nPlease note that the Placement Exams are different from the Basic Musicianship Test you took when you auditioned. The Placement Exam is a written test and is taken after you have been admitted.  \n􀁸 Who has to take them?  \nEvery music major and music minor, as well as anyone who wants to take music theory classes at Belmont, must take the placement exam in written theory. The Aural Skills Test is optional (see below) .  \n􀁸 When are the tests given?  \nPlacement exams are given Online and during summer Orientation, and on campus at other times as needed. Placement start online with the Theory Placement Pretest.  \n􀁸 What tests are offered?  \nWe give tests on five levels of written theory (Fundamentals and Theory I – III), and in aural skills. Which written theory test you take will depend on your background. Included on the following pages is a summary of what we cover in each course. Read it over carefully. It will help you decide which test to take.  \nThe Aural Skills exam is optional. You only need to take the test ifyou have taken an ear training oraural skills course at another school and expect to place above Aural Skills I. Most students will begin in Aural Skills I. (See more below.)  \n􀁸 Should I study for the exam?  \nAbsolutely! If you have not taken any theory, now is a great time to start. If you have taken theory, be sure to review it carefully before you take the placement test. Your course placement is based on how well you do on this exam, not on how much theory you have taken in the past.  \n􀁸 How can I prepare?  \nThere are lots of options for learning music theory. A number of good books are available; some are“self-teaching”; a few come with online components to help you practice. A local bookstore or music teacher might have specific recommendations. There are also a number of Web sites that can help you learn music fundamentals. Most colleges and universities teach introductory courses in music theory. One of the best ways to learn fundamentals is with the help of a good piano teacher. We strongly encourage this option.  \n􀁸 Should I take AP (Advanced Placement) Theory or Aural Skills?  \nAn AP course is a great way to learn theory. If theory is not offered at your school, ask your guidance counselor or music teacher to see ifit could be added. Taking AP theory, however, doesn’t guarantee your placement in a particular course at Belmont. You still need to take our placement exam. If you score 4 or above on the AP exam, you will be given college credit for the course.  \nWhether the course counts as elective credit or helps fulfill a degree requirement depends on your placement exam score and your major.  \nHowever you prepare, it is important that you learn the material thoroughly. It’s not enough to just be familiar with the fundamentals of music. You have to really master them.  \n􀁸 What about Aural Skills?  \nAural Skills at Belmont helps you develop listening skills important to a musician. In Aural Skills classes you will sight sing music, write down music you hear played, and engage in a variety of other exercises that will help you learn to connect musical sounds with the printed score.  \nAural Skills placement exams are optional and are designed especially for people who have taken ear training courses in high school or college. If you “have a good ear” or are a good sight reader, but haven’t taken a class or had private instruction in ear training, it is probably better to start at the first level of Aural Skills I. You will be placed there automatically if you do not take the placement exam.  \nIf you have taken an ear training class, or if you think you may do well and want to give","cbCaieJ4iQH8d97I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieJ4iQH8d97I","pdf",314586,"English","# What are theory placement exams?\n# Who has to take them?\n# When are the tests given?\n# What tests are offered?\n# Should I study for the exam?\n# How can I prepare?\n# Should I take AP (Advanced Placement) Theory or Aural Skills?\n# What about Aural Skills?\n# What if I already have taken theory at another college?\n# What if I have finished all my theory at another college?\n# What should be my goal?\n# What if I don’t pass the Placement Test?","[{\"question\":\"What are theory placement exams used for at Belmont?\",\"answer\":\"They assess your knowledge of music theory so you can be placed into the appropriate Theory and Aural Skills course level. 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