Grade 6 Music Theory
Harmony: chords, figured bass and four-part writing.
65 lessons, the first one free
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The course, unit by unit
Part 1: Harmony
7 units, 21 lessons
Part 2: Composition
3 units, 9 lessons
Part 3: Analysis
5 units, 21 lessons
Part 4: Review and exam preparation
2 units, 14 lessons
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- Week 1: Grade 5 check and first Grade 6 chords
- Week 2: Minor-key chords, figures and doubling
- Week 3: Part-writing and realising a figured bass
- Week 4: Cadences and six-four chords
- Week 5: Seventh chords
- Week 6: Harmonising a melody
- Week 7: Bass lines and melodic decoration
- Week 8: Modulation and melody writing
- Week 9: Shaping a melody and setting words
- Week 10: Score analysis
- Week 11: Harmony, rhythm and form in a score
- Week 12: Final revision
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Topic tests
Every unit ends with a topic test, marked when you hand it in, with the reason for every answer. The exam-preparation unit ends with a full mock paper of five questions, marked against ABRSM's published pass, merit and distinction marks, as an estimate.
Included in Brainlag Music Theory, £14.99/month
Questions
Which syllabus does it follow?
It follows the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus for Grade 6 (the syllabus from 2020, checked against ABRSM on 8 October 2026). Brainlag is independent and not affiliated with ABRSM.
What is free?
1 of the 65 lessons is free, and the first screen of every other lesson. Brainlag Music Theory (£14.99 a month) opens the rest and the topic tests.
Do I need an account?
Not for the free lesson. Brainlag Music Theory needs one: sign in to open it, and your progress stays with your account on every device.
How long does it take?
About 14 hr 50 min of lessons in 17 units. Lessons take 10 to 25 minutes each.
Follows the ABRSM 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.