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Grade 4 Music Theory

The alto clef, every time signature and chords I, IV, V.

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    Part 4: Intervals

    1 unit, 1 lesson

    1. Unit 4: Intervals

      15 minPlus

    Part 5: Triads and chords

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    1. Unit 5: Triads and chords

      15 minPlus

    Part 7: Music in context

    2 units, 2 lessons

    1. Unit 7: Music in context

      14 minPlus

    2. Unit 8: Music in context: longer extracts

      16 minPlus

    Part 8: Exam preparation

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    1. Unit 9: Exam preparation

      12 minPlus

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    Which syllabus does it follow?

    It follows the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus for Grade 4 (the syllabus from 2020, checked against ABRSM on 9 October 2026). Brainlag is independent and not affiliated with ABRSM.

    What is free?

    1 of the 18 lessons is free. Brainlag Plus (£14.99 a month) opens the rest of the lessons, the topic tests and the mock paper.

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    How long does it take?

    About 3 hr 60 min of lessons in 9 units. Lessons take 9 to 16 minutes each.

    Follows the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus. ABRSM is a trade mark of its owner; Brainlag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ABRSM. Every example and question is original. Results are Brainlag estimates, not exam results.