To provide a more candidate-friendly experience, we will be moving the assessment of Music Theory at Grades 1 to 5 to an online exam.

With a focus on creating a more reliable and accessible assessment, our new Online Music Theory assessments give candidates the best opportunity to demonstrate their musical knowledge and understanding.

Free Music Theory practice materials

We’ve produced a range of resources to help teachers and candidates prepare for Music Theory exams from 2018 onwards. These include two sets of sample exam papers and model answers for Grades 1 to 5, and a quiz showing you what the new multiple choice questions for terms and signs will be like.

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