Section 1 · Rhythm and meterNote values, rests, time signatures and grouping.This section has 20 questions.
Section 2 · Pitch, clefs and accidentalsTreble and bass clefs, ledger lines, sharps, flats and naturals.This section has 20 questions.
Section 3 · Major keys, scales and intervalsC, G, D and F major, tonic triads, and intervals above the tonic.This section has 20 questions.
Section 4 · Signs, tempo and dynamicsItalian terms and performance signs.This section has 20 questions.
Section 5 · Musical passageQuestions about a short piece of music.This section has 20 questions.
Timing
Exam mode runs a clock of 1 hour 30 minutes for the whole practice test.
The full practice test holds 100 questions.
Sample questions
Sample 1
Which note lasts for four crotchet (quarter-note) beats?
Minim
Dotted minim
Semibreve
Quaver
The answer is C, Semibreve.
A semibreve, also called a whole note, is equal to four crotchets in ordinary note-value arithmetic.
Questions and answers
How long is the ABRSM Grade 1 Music Theory practice test?
Exam mode gives 1 hour 30 minutes for the whole practice test. It holds 100 questions.
What sections does the ABRSM Grade 1 Music Theory practice test cover?
It follows the board's order: Rhythm and meter, Pitch, clefs and accidentals, Major keys, scales and intervals, Signs, tempo and dynamics and Musical passage.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.