Workbook

Like a printed theory book: read each example, write your answer, then check the whole page. Spaces and capitals don't matter. The same exercises are in the printable PDFs.

Beginner

Chapter 1 — Name the notes

Type the letter names in order, no spaces needed (e.g. CDE).

1. Treble clef lines
2. Treble clef spaces
3. Bass clef lines
4. Bass clef spaces
5. Spell the word
6. Spell the word
7. Spell the word
8. Spell the word (bass)
9. Spell the word (bass)

Chapter 2 — Count the beats

Type a number. Quarter note = 1 beat.

1. Total beats in this bar?
2. Total beats in this bar?
3. How many beats are missing to complete this 4/4 bar?
4. Total beats in this bar?
5. How many beats are missing to complete this 3/4 bar?
6. How many eighth notes equal one dotted half note?

Elementary

Intermediate

Chapter 3 — Keys and accidentals

Type the major key, using # for sharp and b for flat (e.g. Bb). For notes, type them in order (e.g. F#CD).

1. Name the major key
2. Name the major key
3. Name the major key
4. Name the major key
5. Name the major key
6. Name these notes as played (include sharps)
7. Name these notes as played
8. Name the 3rd note as played

Chapter 4 — Intervals and chords

For intervals type a number (e.g. 5). For chords type the root letter, add m for minor (e.g. Am).

1. Interval number?
2. Interval number?
3. Interval number?
4. Interval number?
5. Name the chord
6. Name the chord
7. Name the chord
8. Name the chord

Upper Intermediate

Advanced

Chapter 5 — Ledger lines at speed

Type the letter names in order. Aim to finish each in under 5 seconds.

1. Treble, above the staff
2. Bass, below the staff
3. Treble, below the staff
4. Bass, above the staff
5. Mixed register

Chapter 6 — Transpose and analyse

Type answers as letters (with # or b) or numbers.

1. Transpose C–E–G up a perfect 4th
2. Transpose D–F#–A down a major 2nd
3. Name the major key with 6 sharps
4. A B♭ trumpet must sound concert F. What note is written?
5. How many eighth notes in a bar of 7/8?
6. How many dotted-quarter beats in a bar of 9/8?
7. Name the bass note of this chord