ABRSM Theory Preparation
Step-by-step grade preparation · Interactive practice · Exam-aligned content
📚 Grade Modules
Select a grade to access the full syllabus overview and interactive practice tests.
Grade 1
- Note Values & Rests
- Simple Time Signatures
- Treble & Bass Clef
Grade 2
- Keys up to 2 sharps/flats
- Intervals (2nd–5th)
- Triplets
Grade 3
- Keys up to 3 sharps/flats
- Minor Scales
- Compound Time
Grade 4
- Keys up to 4 sharps/flats
- Intervals (all simple)
- Alto Clef intro
Grade 5
- All Major & Minor Keys
- Chords I IV V
- Ornaments & Terms
Grade 6
- Harmony & Part-writing
- Chorale Style
- Transposition
Grade 7
- Chromatic Harmony
- Secondary Dominants
- Score Reading
Grade 8
- Advanced Harmony
- Modulation
- Counterpoint
Diploma & ARSM Preparation
Advanced modules for ABRSM Diploma, ARSM, and DipABRSM harmony & analysis.Planned for later.
🏫 Other Exam Boards
Support for additional exam boards is planned.
Trinity College London
Theory & musicianship grades 1–8. In development.
✨ Theory Challenges
Game-based exercises to complement your grade prep — available in the Skill Lab.
Sight Reading Challenge
Read notated rhythms and melodies at sight.
Key Signature Blitz
60-second lightning round — how fast can you identify key signatures?
Harmony Forge
Compose and check 4-part SATB harmonisations using the rule engine.
Counterpoint Challenge
Write species counterpoint above a given cantus firmus.
Rhythm Builder
Tap out increasingly complex rhythmic patterns.
Figured Bass Decoder
Translate figured bass symbols into full chords in real time.