Music theory Grade 1 books
Start your Grade 1 preparation with a workbook, then practise with papers and check your progress with the matching answers. Compare both workbook series below.
Study books and guides
Compare Discovering Music Theory and Music Theory in Practice for Grade 1. The AB Guide, Part I and First Steps are separate reference books covering Grades 1 to 5.
Practice papers
Choose 2025, 2024 or 2023 Grade 1 papers. Match the model answers to the same printed year, grade and language.
Workbook answers and paper model answers
Choose Grade 1 answers for your workbook series, or match paper model answers to the year of your practice papers. Check the language on each book.
Choose the right books
Choose a study book for this grade, then add practice papers and the matching answers you need.
Build your understanding
Discovering Music Theory and Music Theory in Practice are separate workbook series. Choose the same grade for your workbook and its answer book.
Compare study booksPractise exam questions
Compare the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers for this grade. Match model answers to the same printed year, grade and language.
Compare practice papersCheck your answers
Workbook answers and practice-paper model answers are different resources. Check the series, grade and printed year before ordering.
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Which Grade 1 study book should I choose?
Choose Discovering Music Theory or Music Theory in Practice for Grade 1, following your teacher's recommendation. The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I is a separate reference for Grades 1 to 5.
Which answers match my books?
Choose the Grade 1 answer book for the same workbook series: Discovering Music Theory or Music Theory in Practice. For practice papers, choose model answers for the same printed year, grade and language.
Which practice-paper year should I buy?
Choose the papers recommended by your teacher. We show 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers with model answers for each year. Check the year printed on both books; answers for a different year will not match the same questions. Browse all Grade 1 theory books for the wider range.
How is the Grade 1 Music Theory exam taken?
Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5 are online and available on demand. Practice books support your preparation; they do not include an exam booking. Check current Music Theory exam guidance.
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