Music theory · Syllabus guides

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ABRSM

The most widely taken theory track worldwide. Grade 5 is the gateway to higher practical grades.

ABRSM Grade 18 topics · 28 questions · 60 min ABRSM Grade 27 topics · 34 questions · 75 min ABRSM Grade 36 topics · 39 questions · 90 min ABRSM Grade 46 topics · 44 questions · 105 min ABRSM Grade 59 topics · 47 questions · 120 min

AMEB

Australia's main examinations board. Theory of Music runs parallel to the practical grades.

AMEB Grade 114 topics · 27 questions · 60 min AMEB Grade 211 topics · 33 questions · 75 min AMEB Grade 316 topics · 33 questions · 90 min AMEB Grade 414 topics · 42 questions · 105 min

Trinity

Trinity College London theory — same core progression, with its own exam format.

Trinity Grade 18 topics · 28 questions · 60 min Trinity Grade 27 topics · 34 questions · 75 min Trinity Grade 36 topics · 39 questions · 90 min Trinity Grade 46 topics · 44 questions · 105 min Trinity Grade 59 topics · 47 questions · 120 min

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