Grade 5 Music Theory
Every topic in Grade 5 theory taught step by step, with new music in each question, the reason behind every answer and a mock paper.
ABRSM Music Theory, Grade 5
21 lessons, 1 free
Mistakes
Cards due today
Mixed practice10 questions from the whole course, mixed up: what you find hard and what you have not practised lately.
The course, unit by unit
Part 1: Rhythm
1 unit, 3 lessons
Part 2: Pitch and transposition
1 unit, 4 lessons
Part 3: Keys and scales
1 unit, 4 lessons
Part 4: Intervals
1 unit, 2 lessons
Part 5: Triads and chords
1 unit, 2 lessons
Part 6: Terms, signs and instruments
1 unit, 4 lessons
Part 7: Music in context
1 unit, 1 lesson
Part 8: Exam preparation
1 unit, 1 lesson
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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 5 (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 21 lessons is free. Brainlag Plus opens the rest of the lessons, the topic tests and the mock paper.
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How long does it take?
About 4 hr 40 min of lessons in 8 units. Lessons take 9 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.