Theory of Music Made Easy, Grade 8 by Loh Phaik Kheung takes students through the topics required for the ABRSM Grade 8 exam by consolidating information covered in the preceding books and tackling new subjects in an organized and logical way. It introduces the topics of melodic decorations, writing for keyboard, harmonizing and writing melodies, and writing for orchestral instruments. Topics include: Continuation of a given opening of a passage from a baroque trio, a sonata for two treble instruments, and a basso continuo * completion of an outline of a short passage for keyboard * melodic compositions * melodic compositions in a more modern style * general exercises.