Music Theory ABRSM Grade 5 (Crash Course) (Udemy.com)
CRASH COURSE for ABRSM Grade 5 - Covers all previous grades as well as Grade 5!
Created by: Victoria Williams LmusTCL BA(Mus)
Last updated January 2026
What you will learn
- Pass the ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory Exam
- Understand music notation in four clefs (treble, bass, alto and tenor)
- Know the major and minor scales in 26 keys
- Be able to work out intervals and transpose into a different key
- Understand chords, inversions and basic harmony
- Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of music theory
How it compares
Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 9% of them
- Reviews597#64 of 271 by number of reviews
- Length3.1 hoursshorter than 52% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2026more recently than 73% of them
Course Description
COURSE HAS BEEN UPDATED (2024) TO REFLECT THE NEW SYLLABUS and ONLINE EXAMS
Everything you need to pass ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory with a fantastic result!
What is the ABRSM?
The ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) is an internationally recognised examination board for the full spectrum of music exams. Music theory exams are available in 8 "grades", and grade 5 is an intermediate level. A pass at this level shows that you have a good understanding of music notation, scales, keys, time, intervals, transposition, basic harmony, chords, general knowledge about orchestral instruments, and composition.
IMPORTANT! The term "GRADE 5" does not refer to a school grade - this is a separate system used by the ABRSM. Grade 1 is beginner level, and grade 8 is advanced - approximately the level of university undergraduate entrance.
The graded music exams can be taken by anyone - they are available in over 93 countries and there are no age restrictions. Grade 5 music theory candidates tend to be aged 12-100! For detailed information about the ABRSM's music exams, please see their website.
Why You Need This Course
I've been specialising in teaching students taking ABRSM music theory exams for over nine years, at all grades. I know the syllabuses inside out, and I also know exactly what problems in understanding students commonly face.
If you have ever struggled with a wordy music theory text book, been confused by conflicting information, or feel like you don't cover enough theory in your practical lessons to prepare you well enough for your exam, then I believe you will find this course to be a breath of fresh air! Music theory is actually quite logical, and as long as you can read and add up, you can pass your music theory exam with flying colours (or colors, if you are in the USA - this course uses both the UK and USA music terminology, by the way!)
Please take a look at the free preview lectures below to get a taste for the course. I'm always around to answer questions within the course if you need any assistance at any time!
Recommended age for this course; 10 - adult. Very young students will benefit from watching the videos with an adult.
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
597 Reviews
Victoria Williams LmusTCL BA(Mus)
"This course was absolutely first rate in every way. Ms. Williams presented the material clearly, thoughtfully, and with an obvious love of teaching. The only way this could possibly have been any better is to have had the privilege of studying with her in person. I'm amazed by how much information I learned -- and in such an enjoyable way! Ms. Williams is someone who not only has a deep understanding of music theory, but a rare and wonderful creativity that makes her such an effective teacher of it. Bravo and thank you!"
Victoria graduated from the University of Leeds in 1995 with a BA Honours in Music, specialising in Musicology. She also holds the AmusTCL and LmusTCL diplomas in Music Theory, from Trinity College London.
Since 2007, Victoria has been teaching music theory online and by email via her acclaimed website MyMusicTheory, offering free music theory tuition following the structured syllabus of the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).
Victoria teaches all ABRSM levels, from grade 1 (beginner) up to grade 8/diploma (undergraduate level) and has an in depth knowledge of both the syllabus requirements and examiners' marking schemes. As well as teaching the ABRSM syllabus, Victoria is equally at home preparing students for the Trinity Guildhall exams, the Australian AMEB exams and the AP Music Theory exams taken in the USA.
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Reviews
By Abinayan Parthiban on 9/4/2026
It is very hard to concentrating on one thing after the other. Each video has too much information to soak it all in and remember. I think there should be a little test about each section, after you have completed each section. But overall, the course is OK.
By James Cormack on 8/28/2025
i like it because it is explaining eeverything in a precise and easy way to understand. it is not too fast and it explains just the right amount of information. Although if possible, I think it would be alot more helpful if there were more interactive questions, I know there is some, but I think they are very important, maybe a small practise quiz at the end of each section. Thank you
By Peter Moricz on 3/19/2023
This course has helped me understand some confusing topics a lot more easily. There should be more questions involved. :)
By Etienne Mentz on 2/6/2023
Been through teachers, videos, self study, the whole lot. But somehow this course just kept on giving me the little details of insight that I kept on missing. I actually, finally understand music theory! Getting your books next, thanks a ton.
By Mihit Mahanta on 5/24/2022
This course was extremely helpful. I prepared my Grade 5 theory exam solely relying on this course, and got a Distinction. I am very grateful, and would strongly recommend this course to anyone else appearing for the Grade 5 ABRSM exam, since it significantly simplifies the material.
By Shayant Bhattacharjee on 6/27/2020
This is most helpful course i have taken and it would be beneficial for everyone trying to learn music I would like to thank victoria williams for the amazing she put into this course my happiness cannot be contained.
By Damian Rybicki on 9/1/2019
I loved every single video in this course! I am forever grateful to have come across such a solid body of work not only for students but also for teachers who seek other views on music theory teaching. I am definitely going to do the course again and then come back to watch the most complex tasks at Grade 5 being done. Regards from Poland!
By Rachel Papworth on 9/29/2018
The course is well paced, clear and easy to follow, with helpful examples throughout. It's frustrating that it misleadingly refers to useful resources as "provided". When you click on the link, you find you have to sign up to the instructor's mailing list to receive them. Other than than, it seems to be a great course.
By Annie Shang on 6/12/2017
Good, but sometimes, I can't understand the accent.
By Yuanyu Yang on 10/4/2016
This is a perfect course for Grade 5. It includes all the information required to pass the exam, and also there are so many perfect perfect sample questions. If you read the lesson note carefully and finish the video lesson, you would get a great mark!
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