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Grade 3 Music Theory

Compound time, keys to four sharps or flats, both minor scales and intervals by type: Grade 3 theory, taught and practised.

ABRSM Music Theory, Grade 3

14 lessons, 1 free

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The course, unit by unit

Part 2: Pitch and transposition

1 unit, 2 lessons

  1. Unit 2: Pitch and transposition

    25 minPlus

Part 4: Intervals

1 unit, 1 lesson

  1. Unit 4: Intervals

    14 minPlus

Part 5: Tonic triads

1 unit, 1 lesson

  1. Unit 5: Tonic triads

    12 minPlus

Part 6: Terms and signs

1 unit, 2 lessons

  1. Unit 6: Terms and signs

    27 minPlus

Part 7: Music in context

1 unit, 1 lesson

  1. Unit 7: Music in context

    12 minPlus

Part 8: Exam preparation

1 unit, 1 lesson

  1. Unit 8: Exam preparation

    10 minPlus

Topic tests

Every unit ends with a topic test, marked when you hand it in, with the reason for every answer.

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Which syllabus does it follow?

It follows the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus for Grade 3 (the syllabus from 2020, checked against ABRSM on 9 October 2026). Brainlag is independent and not affiliated with ABRSM.

What is free?

1 of the 14 lessons is free. Brainlag Plus opens the rest of the lessons, the topic tests and the mock paper.

Do I need an account?

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How long does it take?

About 3 hr of lessons in 8 units. Lessons take 10 to 16 minutes each.

Follows the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus. ABRSM is a trade mark of its owner; Brainlag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ABRSM. Every example and question is original. Results are Brainlag estimates, not exam results.