MUSIC THEORY · GRADE 1
Music theory from the very beginning, one step at a time
An online course preparing you for the ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1 exam. Clear lessons, plenty of practice and a printable workbook – written by a UK music teacher.
One-off payment · no subscription · instant access
11
chapters
300+
lesson and answer slides
199
workbook pages
3
mock tests
1
certificate of completion
WHO IT’S FOR
For anyone who wants to understand music, not just play it
Instrumental pupils
Theory that helps you read music faster and with more confidence – at the piano, violin, cello or any instrument.
Parents and home educators
A complete, structured course with answers to every exercise – easy to follow at home, even without a music background.
Adults returning to music
Learn at your own pace. Taking the exam is optional – the course is worth doing on its own.
SYLLABUS
11 chapters – everything in Grade 1
Every chapter: theory, exercises, a “Test yourself” page and key words.
01 Rhythm and time signatures
02 Treble and bass clef
03 Semiquavers, grouping and rests
04 Accidentals, tones and semitones
05 Dotted notes and ties
06 Scales: C, G, D and F major
07 Key signatures
08 Intervals
09 Tonic triads
10 Terms and signs
11 Music in context
+ Full revision and mock tests
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything you need for Grade 1, in one place
A slide from Chapter 6 – theory, key words and a “Remember” box on one page.
Lessons on slides
Over 300 clear slides with theory and the answers to every exercise.
Printable workbook
199 A4 pages – every chapter in one PDF, ready to print.
Full revision
Cheat sheets, tips and common mistakes from every chapter.
3 mock tests
Laid out like the real exam, with answers – so you know when you’re ready.
Certificate of completion
A personalised Tonica Academy certificate when you finish the course.
Exam-style questions
Practice in the format you’ll meet on the day, chapter by chapter.
HOW YOU LEARN
Four steps in every chapter
1
Print the workbook
Have the chapter’s pages ready before the lesson.
2
Learn from the slides
Theory step by step, with examples.
3
Do the exercises
Check your answers straight away on the slides.
4
Test yourself
A short test at the end of every chapter.
FREE SAMPLE
Start with Chapter 1 – free
Note values, bars and time signatures. Sign up and we’ll send you the Chapter 1 workbook pages, so you can see exactly what the course is like.
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ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Anna Grondalska
I’m a music teacher in London, a cellist and a pianist. I prepare pupils for ABRSM exams and I know which topics cause the most trouble. I wrote this course the way I explain things in my lessons – simply, in order, and with lots of practice.
- MA Music Education with distinction – UCL, London
- BMus (Hons) Cello Performance – Royal Academy of Music
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Level 6 Apprenticeship – Music, secondary school – with distinction
- DBS checked
PRICE
One payment, the whole course
Music Theory Grade 1 – complete course
lessons, workbook, revision and mock tests
£49 one-off
- 11 chapters of lessons on slides
- Printable workbook – 199-page PDF
- Full revision with cheat sheets
- 3 mock tests with answers
- Certificate of completion
Secure card payment via Gumroad. Your materials arrive by email straight after purchase.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to take the exam?
No. The course prepares you for the ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1 exam, but you can take it just for yourself.
Is this an official ABRSM course?
No. It’s an independent Tonica Academy course, written in line with the ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1 syllabus. The certificate of completion is not an ABRSM qualification.
Who is the course for?
Teenagers and adults, including complete beginners. Younger children can follow it with a parent’s help.
Do I need to print the workbook?
It’s best on paper – writing notes by hand is the best practice for the exam. You can also fill it in on a tablet.
How does payment work?
You pay once, by card, through Gumroad’s secure checkout. No subscription and no hidden fees.