Music Theory Books

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Grade 1

ABRSM Discovering Music Theory Grade 1

Discovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM Grade 1 Music Theory exam.

Music Theory for Young Musicans Grade 1

The Music Theory for Young Musicians series covers all aspects of the AB theory syllabus for grades 1-5 with a colourful and imaginative set of books. With one book per grade, assigning theory lessons for your students couldn't be easier. The new revised edition of Grade 1 book contains a step-by-step guide for each concept, then general exercises for the evaluation and reinforcement of these concepts, and finally some sample test papers so you can be certain of success before entering your student.

Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 1

ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

More Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 1

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 1

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 1 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 1 papers to work through.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2018, ABRSM Grade 1

This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 1 exam candidates. These practice papers are based on questions from the 2018 exams, adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2019 onwards.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2017, ABRSM Grade 1

This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 1 exam candidates.

These practice papers are based on questions from the 2017 exams, adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2019 onwards.

Grade 2

Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 2 Workbook

Discovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM Grade 2 Music Theory exam.

Music Theory For Young Musicians - Grade 2

The Music Theory for Young Musicians series is a colorful and imaginative set of books that covers all aspects of the ABRSM theory syllabus for Grades 1--5. With one book per grade, assigning theory lessons for your students couldn't be easier. The new revised edition of the Grade 2 book contains a step-by-step guide for each concept, then general exercises for the evaluation and reinforcement of these concepts, and finally some sample test papers so you can be certain of success before entering your student.

Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 2

ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

More Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 2

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2023, ABRSM Grade 2

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 2

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2018, ABRSM Grade 2

This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 2 exam candidates. These practice papers are based on questions from the 2018 exams, adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2019 onwards.

Grade 3

Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 3 Workbook

Discovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM Grade 3 Music Theory exam.

Music Theory for Young Musicians Grade 3

The Music Theory for Young Musicians series is a colorful and imaginative set of books that covers all aspects of the ABRSM theory syllabus for Grades 1--5. With one book per grade, assigning theory lessons for your students couldn't be easier. The new revised edition of the Grade 3 book contains a step-by-step guide for each concept, then general exercises for the evaluation and reinforcement of these concepts, and finally some sample test papers so you can be certain of success before entering your student.

Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 3

ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

More Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 3

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2023, ABRSM Grade 3

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 3

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 3 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 3 papers to work through.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2018, ABRSM Grade 3

This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 3 exam candidates. These practice papers are based on questions from the 2018 exams, adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2019 onwards.

Grade 4

Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 4 Workbook

Discovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM Grade 4 Music Theory exam.

Music Theory For Young Musicians, Grade 4

This covers the latest revisions outlined by the ABRSM for their theory examinations. It uses effective and efficient drills and exercises, making success a formality. All grades are completely revised and include additional revision pages and a ‘mock’ exam so success can be guaranteed.

Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 4

ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

More Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 4

ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2023, ABRSM Grade 4

ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 4

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 4 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 4 papers to work through.

Grade 5

Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 5 Workbook

Discovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory exam.

Music Theory for Young Musicians Grade 5


The Music Theory for Young Musicians series covers all aspects of the AB theory syllabus for grades 1-5 with a colourful and imaginative set of books. They contain a step-by-step guide for each concept, then general exercises for the evaluation and reinforcement of these concepts, and finally some sample test papers so you can be certain of success.

Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 5


ABRSM's official Music Theory Sample Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

More Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 5


ABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 5


ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 5 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 5 papers to work through.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 5


ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 5 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 5 papers to work through.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2018, ABRSM Grade 5

This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 5 exam candidates. These practice papers are based on questions from the 2018 exams, adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2019 onwards.

Grade 6

Theory Workbook Grade 6 (Theory workbooks (ABRSM))

The series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to ABRSM's higher-grade Theory exams from 1999 onwards. Theory Workbook Grade 6 describes the nature of the questions set on theory papers for the grade and explains clearly how to tackle them. A step-by-step guide is given to answering the questions on harmony and melodic composition and suggested answers and responses are analysed. Several samples round off these chapters, providing ample opportunity for the student to put theory into practice immediately . The context questions are prefaced by an introduction outlining the knowledge tested in the exam; these chapters contain a total of twelve sample extracts, each accompanied by many relevant questions, with answers given at the back of the book. This workbook focuses very precisely on the skills and knowledge needed at Grade 6 and will provide candidates with the tools to approach the paper positively and sit it successfully.

Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 6

Theory of Music Made Easy, Grade 6 by Loh Phaik Kheung takes students through the topics required for the ABRSM Grade 6 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: Melodic decorations * Figured bass * writing for keyboard * harmonizing a melody by adding a bass part and figuring it * melody writing * writing for orchestral instruments * melodic composition in more modern style * general exercises * definition of the terms used to describe a melody or a piece of music.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2022, ABRSM Grade 6

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2022 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. -Essential practice material for ABRSM Grade 6 Theory exams -Model answers also available

Music Theory Practice Papers 2021, ABRSM Grade 6

Four separate papers from ABRSM's 2021 Music Theory exams for Grade 6 - Essential practice material for all ABRSM Music Theory exam candidates - Model answers also available.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2020, ABRSM Grade 6

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 6 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2020 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 6 papers to work through. A set of corresponding Model Answers is available separately.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 6

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 6 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 6 papers to work through. A set of corresponding Model Answers is available separately.

Grade 7

Theory Workbook Grade 7

The series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to ABRSM's higher-grade Theory exams from 1999 onwards. Theory Workbook Grade 7 describes the nature of the questions set on theory papers for the grade and explains clearly how to tackle them. A step-by-step guide is given to answering the questions on harmony and melodic composition and suggested answers and responses are analysed. Several samples round off these chapters, providing ample opportunity for the student to put theory into practice immediately. The context questions are prefaced by an introduction outlining the knowledge tested in the exam; these chapters contain a total of twelve sample extracts, each accompanied by many relevant questions, with answers given at the back of the book. This workbook focuses precisely on the skills and knowledge needed at Grade 7 and will provide candidates with the tools to approach the paper positively and sit it successfully.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2022, ABRSM Grade 7

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2022 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. -Essential practice material for ABRSM Grade 7 Theory exams -Model answers also available.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2021, ABRSM Grade 7

Four separate papers from ABRSM's 2021 Music Theory exams for Grade 7 - Essential practice material for all ABRSM Music Theory exam candidates - Model answers also available.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2020, ABRSM Grade 7

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 7 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2020 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 7 papers to work through. A set of corresponding Model Answers is available separately.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 7

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 7 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 7 papers to work through. A set of corresponding Model Answers is available separately.

Grade 8

Theory Workbook Grade 8

A practical student's guide - in workbook format - to ABRSM's Grade 8 Theory exam. Describes the nature of the questions set on papers for the grade and explains clearly how to tackle them. Contains many sample questions so the student can immediately put theory into practice. Focuses very precisely on the skills and knowledge needed at Grade 8.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2022, ABRSM Grade 8

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2022 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. -Essential practice material for ABRSM Grade 8 Theory exams -Model answers also available

Music Theory Practice Papers 2021, ABRSM Grade 8

Four separate papers from ABRSM's 2021 Music Theory exams for Grade 8 - Essential practice material for all ABRSM Music Theory exam candidates - Model answers also available.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2020, ABRSM Grade 8

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 8 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2020 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 8 papers to work through. A set of corresponding Model Answers is available separately.

Music Theory Practice Papers 2019, ABRSM Grade 8

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 8 Practice Papers have been adapted from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers and contain four Grade 8 papers to work through. A set of corresponding Model Answers is available separately.

Pre Grade 1 Workbooks

Theory Made Easy for Little Children, Level 1

Theory Made Easy For Little Children Level 1 by Lina Ng provides notes (semibreve, minim, crotchet), number of counts, dotted minim, the piano keyboard, time signatures, barlines, notes in the bass clef, revision notes, games, tests and some manuscript paper to practice music writing. There is also a lesson record and a certificate for signing by a teacher or parent when the book is completed. This is the first of two books that present music theory using colourful illustrations and stickers for the exercises.

Theory Made Easy For Little Children Level 2

Theory Made Easy for Little Children - Level 2 by Lina Ng is a Theory Tutor specifically designed for children aged 4 to 7. This popular series presents music theory using colourful illustrations and stickers for the exercises.

My First Theory Book (Theory Of Music Made Easy)

My First Theory Book by Lina Ng is the first workbook in a series of three, designed to offer a smooth transition to Grade 1 Theory. There are plenty of exercises and games to encourage a wider understanding of music, even at the very early stages of learning. Included within this first book are exercises in writing treble and bass clefs, note names and counting, time signatures, the piano keyboard, writing notes in treble clef, writing notes in bass clef, rests, accidentals, stem positions, time signatures, completing bars with missing notes, completing bars with missing rests, games and tests.

My Second Theory Book (Theory Of Music Made Easy)

My Second Theory Book by Lina Ng is the second workbook in a series of three, designed to offer a smooth transition to Grade 1 Theory. There are plenty of exercises and games to encourage a wider understanding of music, even at the very early stages of learning. Included within this second book are exercises in finding notes on a piano keyboard, new notes in the treble clef, new notes in the bass clef, rests, quavers, the quaver rest, ties, tests and games. My First Theory Book and My Third Theory Book are also available as is a series of five books in the Theory Made Easy series.

My Third Theory Book (Theory Of Music Made Easy)

My Third Theory Book by Lina Ng is the third workbook in a series of three, designed to offer a smooth transition to Grade 1 Theory. There are plenty of exercises and games to encourage a wider understanding of music, even at the very early stages of learning. Included within this third book are exercises in basic revision of material learnt in the two previous books, black notes, semitones, tones, dotted notes, key signatures, scales, position of stems, basic transposition, double note values, half note values, tonic triads, tests and games.

Music Theory for Young Children Book One, Second Edition: 1

Music Theory for Young Children is a four-level young children music theory series, adapted from the Music Theory for Young Musicians series. Aiming to teach the fundamentals of music theory in a fun and novel way, it combines an exam-based syllabus, a child-centred approach to content development, and an interactive methodology to make an engaging and effective course for young music learners. Based on 10 years of market-tested and refined methods, the new and revised content, fresh new look, appealing illustrations and stickers, and a variety of self-motivating exercises make it the perfect series for encouraging a child's interest in music and developing their knowledge.

Music Theory for Young Children Book 2 Second Edition

Music Theory for Young Children Book 2:A Path to Grade 1: A fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory in four progressive books. Teaches; staves; clefs; note identification; time-signatures; key-signatures; note-values;and rest-values.Child centered; uses clear and simple instructions, appealing illustrations and a variety of self-motivating exercises, such as tracing, colouring and pasting (includes stickers).

Music Theory for Young Children Book 3

Music Theory for Young Children Book 3:A Path to Grade 1: A fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory in four progressive books. Teaches; staves; clefs; note identification; time-signatures; key-signatures; note-values;and rest-values.Child centered; uses clear and simple instructions, appealing illustrations and a variety of self-motivating exercises, such as tracing, colouring and pasting (includes stickers).

Music Theory for Young Children Book 4

Music Theory for Young Children Book 4:A Path to Grade 1: A fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory in four progressive books. Teaches; staves; clefs; note identification; time-signatures; key-signatures; note-values;and rest-values.Child centered; uses clear and simple instructions, appealing illustrations and a variety of self-motivating exercises, such as tracing, colouring and pasting (includes stickers).