Music theory and exam papers
Theory Books for Sale
This page covers music theory books, dominated by ABRSM Music Theory in Practice grades 1 through 8 and ABRSM Theory Past Papers, alongside Trinity and Hal Leonard theory titles.
- ABRSM Music Theory in Practice 1-8
- ABRSM Theory Past Papers
- Trinity theory books
- Rockschool theory titles
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Work through theory grades in order, since each one builds on notation and terms from the last.
Beginner
A student new to theory should start with ABRSM Music Theory in Practice Grade 1, working through the exercises slowly and checking answers as they go before moving to Grade 2.
Intermediate
Once the basics are solid, ABRSM Music Theory in Practice Grade 4 or 6 introduces more complex harmony and analysis, and past papers such as ABRSM Theory Past Paper Grade 4 give timed practice under exam conditions.
Expert
Students preparing for the highest grades should combine ABRSM Music Theory in Practice Grade 7 or 8 with several past papers, timing themselves to build the speed and accuracy that exam conditions demand.
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About Theory Books
Theory books teach the written side of music, covering notation, scales, intervals and harmony, usually matched to a grade level. Students buy them alongside instrument lessons to pass exam boards' theory requirements.
This page is led by the ABRSM Music Theory in Practice series across all eight grades, plus ABRSM Theory Past Papers for exam practice and titles from Trinity, Hal Leonard and Rockschool.
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