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How long does it take to learn ABRSM grade 5 theory?

hey

In order to take ABRSM music exams after grade 5 you need to have passed grade 5 theory.
I am not that good at theory, but would like to know about how long it would take to get to grade 5 level? Would it be poss to do this in a couple of months?

Thanks

Reply 1

emilyjane_09

Yes, as long as you work hard for it. I'm taking mine next Saturday, eek.

Reply 2

xoxAngel_Kxox

You can take Trinity Guildhall exams up past G5 without having theory.. I think you only need it for G8 on Trinity Guildhall, so maybe use that board? It doesn't really make any difference.
However, I started the G1 book in about Y9, I got my G5 in Y12 (just in time!) but could have done it a lot quicker. It depends on how much you already know to be honest, but if you're up to G5 practical, you should know a fair bit already.

Reply 3

catherin

It took me about 4 months to do mine, but that was during GCSE. If you've got your summer free to devote some time to it, I think you definitely could. You will need a tutor though to help you if you are going to do it in a couple of months.

Reply 4

Mistress_of_Night

It took me a few months because I'm not too hot on theory, either. I had a few theory lessons and got some past papers, but it took me longer than two months! However, that's a fair amount of time in which to learn the stuff so I'd say of course you could learn it in two months. Good luck! :smile:

Reply 5

Izzy._xo

I only started two weeks ago and my exam is in 18 days! Luckily, my mum is a music teacher and I am grade 6 in saxophone so I already knew a lot, but it depends on the teacher and how many hours you practice for.

Reply 6

Reality Check

If you've been doing your grades up to this point, you'll find you actually know most of the theory anyway - it's just not been formalised as such. You shouldn't find it too difficult, so don't worry about it.