Grade 8 ABRSM Courses
Videos and PDFs
Learn ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory
Updated for the latest syllabus changes
Clear, structured and accessible
Support via email
PDF download included
Suitable for age 12+
Options: PDF course or Video+PDF Course
Marking also available
Grade 8 Course Information
You should already have passed (or are expecting to pass after recently taking) ABRSM or Trinity Grade 7 Music Theory before joining this course.
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Videos and PDFs cover the whole grade 8 ABRSM syllabus with hundreds of practice exercises and tests, model answers and support included.
Marking by email optional.
After following the course, the ABRSM Grade 8 exam should be booked on the ABRSM website: www.abrsm.org
I recommend you also work through the official ABRSM past papers before booking your exam.
These can be found at your local music seller or on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4mgCFJ0
The exam consists of:
- Completing a Baroque-style Trio Sonata using the given figured bass and outline
- Completing a piano piece from a given outline, in the Classical or Early Romantic style
- Composing a 12-bar melody for a solo instrument.
- General theory questions based on a score for a keyboard instrument or small ensemble
- General theory questions based on a score for a larger ensemble such as an orchestra
50% of the exam requires you to write music, so you will need a teacher to look over your work and give you feedback. You can add 1 hour of Marking Time to your order below. More marking time can be added at any time, see https://mymusictheory.com/support/music-theory-marking-by-email/
Courses & materials available for Grade 8 ABRSM
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