Level 1
Grade 1 · 11 lessonsRead notation, count rhythms and recognise scales, intervals and chords.
Suitable for students preparing for AMEB Theory of Music Grades 1–5
Exam-ready Grade 1–5 music theory online.
4.8 out of 5 average student rating400+ video lessons14-day money-back guarantee
An online music theory course for students sitting Grade 1 to Grade 5 theory exams. One short lesson at a time: a 3–7 minute video, a quiz marked straight away, a printable worksheet, and a MusoLearn teacher in the course chat, usually within 24 hours.
Suitable for students who need the written co-requisite AMEB sets for Grade 6 and higher practical exams. Also used for instrumental study, school music and learning for interest.
3 days free, then A$349 a year (about A$29 a month), renewing until you cancel. Cancel online before the trial ends and pay nothing. Continue and change your mind? 14-day money-back guarantee.
- Bite-sized 3–7 minute video lessons
- 80+ auto-marked quizzes and printable worksheets with answers
- Lessons taught by a concert pianist and music teacher with 10+ years’ experience
- Every quiz score sits on the dashboard, so a parent can check without asking
- All five levels included, start at any grade
MusoLearn is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by AMEB. MusoLearn is an independent course provider.
MusoLearn Music Theory Levels 1–5
Find the level for your grade.
Level 1 is for students sitting Grade 1, through to Level 5 for Grade 5. Every level is included, so start where you are and move up when ready.
Level 2
Grade 2 · 18 lessonsBuild fluency with keys, minor scales, intervals, compound time and musical form.
Level 3
Grade 3 · 18 lessonsUnderstand cadences and harmony, then write rhythms and melodies.
Level 4
Grade 4 · 24 lessonsRead alto clef, recognise modulation (key changes) and harmonise a melody.
Level 5
Grade 5 · 22 lessonsHarmonise longer passages, write melodies with modulation, study musical forms and analyse set works.
- A level is 11 to 24 lessons of 3–7 minutes each, with auto-marked quizzes along the way.
- Two or three lessons a week and a level takes roughly four to twelve weeks.
- See progress without asking. The dashboard shows completed lessons and every quiz score.
Sitting AMEB Grade 6, 7 or 8 practical? A written co-requisite applies.
For Grade 6, 7 and 8 practical, Certificate of Performance and AMusA, AMEB sets a written co-requisite: a pass in Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft at the grade shown. Practical Grades 1–5 have no written requirement, so starting theory early means the pass is ready before Grade 6 arrives.
| AMEB practical exam | Written co-requisite (suitable MusoLearn level) |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | Grade 2 (Level 2) |
| Grade 7 | Grade 3 (Level 3) |
| Grade 8 | Grade 4 (Level 4) |
| Cert. of Performance | Grade 4 (Level 4) |
| AMusA | Grade 5 (Level 5) |
Requirements are set by AMEB and can change. “For Leisure” subjects, such as Piano for Leisure, have no written co-requisite. Confirm the rule and its timing for your instrument and exam year in the current AMEB Manual of Syllabuses.
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Music theory, made simple
A textbook cannot tell a student what they have misunderstood. MusoLearn can.
Many students do not struggle because theory is hard. They struggle because they read a chapter, do the exercises, and never find out which idea they got wrong until the exam. MusoLearn keeps it simple: one topic, one short video, one quiz, then move on.
Short enough to actually get done
Lessons run 3–7 minutes, one concept each. A lesson plus its quiz takes 10–15 minutes, so theory fits between school and dinner and stops being the thing that gets skipped.
Mistakes are caught the same day
Every quiz is marked straight away and the score sits on the dashboard. A misunderstanding about intervals gets fixed in Level 1, not discovered in the Grade 4 exam, and a parent can see it without asking.
A real teacher, usually within 24 hours
When a topic will not click, the student types the question or attaches a photo of their work in the course chat. A MusoLearn teacher replies, usually within 24 hours. No booking a lesson.
Student experiences
What students say after using MusoLearn.
Yukina’s experience
“I really love the short and clear videos. They make each topic easy to understand. The quizzes are great for testing what you’ve learned and the worksheets give you extra practice.”Yukina Tiong, AMusA · Completed MusoLearn Music Theory Level 5
MusoLearn has been really helpful for me and my brother. Our teacher was very impressed by how much we learned.
The videos made the information clear and broke it into smaller, understandable pieces. The teachers were very patient!
The videos are short and straight to the point, offering easy ways to learn difficult topics.
It has helped me grasp a deeper understanding of unfamiliar topics, and provided more depth to learning these topics than self-learning.
Videos are short and easy to follow. I love how I am always learning new things and MusoLearn made it really easy to learn.
MusoLearn is a really useful app that helped me a lot with my musical terms. I really wish I knew this app earlier!
In so little time I already have a notebook full of music theory notes ready to use! I’m so happy with my progress.
MusoLearn has made learning music theory fun and engaging!
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Reviews are from MusoLearn students and describe their individual experiences.
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Pricing
Try everything free for 3 days. Then one price for the year.
Start the trial, watch a lesson, do a quiz, ask the teacher a question. 3 days free, then a 14-day money-back guarantee after your first payment.
- Start the trialEverything unlocked from the first minute.
- Pick the gradeOpen the level for the exam you are sitting.
- Watch lesson one3–7 minutes, one concept.
- Do the quizMarked straight away.
- Print the worksheetThen decide: cancel free within 3 days, or refund within 14 days after payment.
Annual membership
3-day free trial
then A$349 a year
About A$29 a month, versus A$94.95 a month on Monthly.
Enough time for the written grade you need now and the next one AMEB asks for.
3 days free, then a 14-day money-back guarantee after your first payment. 17 days to decide.
- MusoLearn Music Theory Levels 1–5 (Grade 1 to Grade 5 theory)
- 400+ video lessons, 80+ auto-marked quizzes and printable worksheets with answers
- Ask a MusoLearn teacher through the course chat
- Aural training courses (interval, rhythm and pitch recognition) and the full Interval Trainer game
- All MusoLearn piano technique courses, including scales and arpeggios
- Works in the browser and the MusoLearn app on phone, tablet and computer
- 3 days of full access
- Cancel anytime online, no phone call, no questions asked
- Nothing charged if you cancel before the trial ends
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Cancel online before the trial ends and you pay nothing. Otherwise the Annual subscription starts at A$349 for the year and renews at A$349 each year until you cancel. Change your mind after it starts? Ask for a full refund within 14 days of that first payment. Prices in Australian dollars.
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Monthly membership
A$94.95/month
The same courses, the full Interval Trainer game and course chat, billed monthly after a 3-day free trial.
Start 3-day trial — MonthlyCancel online before the trial ends and you pay nothing. Otherwise, A$94.95 is charged monthly until cancelled. See the Terms for refund details.
Common questions
Before you start
Is MusoLearn suitable for AMEB Theory of Music preparation?
Yes. Level 1 is for students sitting Grade 1, through to Level 5 for Grade 5. Always check the current AMEB syllabus for the exam you are entering. MusoLearn is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by AMEB. It is an independent course provider that does not enrol students in AMEB exams and does not set or mark them.
What happens after the 3-day trial?
You have full access during the trial, which runs for 3 days from sign-up; the exact end time is shown at checkout. Unless you cancel online before it ends, the Annual subscription starts at A$349 for the year and renews at A$349 each year until you cancel. You can cancel online at any time; access then runs to the end of the paid year. If you continue and then change your mind, the 14-day money-back guarantee below applies. Tip: start the trial on a day the student has 15 minutes free, so the 3 days count.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. If you continue past the free trial and MusoLearn is not right for you, contact us through the Contact page within 14 days of your first payment and we will refund it in full. See the Terms for details.
How long does a level take?
Level 1 has 11 lessons, Levels 2 and 3 have 18 each, and Levels 4 and 5 have 22 to 24. Each lesson is a 3–7 minute video, quizzes are auto-marked along the way, and every level has printable worksheets with answers. At two or three lessons a week, that is roughly four to twelve weeks, leaving time to revise before the exam.
Can a parent see progress?
Yes. The student dashboard shows which lessons are complete and every quiz score. Log in to the student’s account and you can check progress without having to ask.
Which level should I start at?
Start at the level for the AMEB grade you are preparing for. If you have not done any theory before, or are unsure, take the free placement quiz. Membership includes every level, so you can change at any time.
My child is doing Grade 6, 7 or 8 practical. Which theory grade do they need?
AMEB sets a written co-requisite of Grade 2 for Grade 6 practical, Grade 3 for Grade 7, Grade 4 for Grade 8 and Certificate of Performance, and Grade 5 for AMusA. Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft all satisfy it. For the Theory of Music route, the suitable MusoLearn level is Level 2, 3, 4 or 5. “For Leisure” subjects are exempt. Check the current AMEB Manual of Syllabuses for exactly when it must be completed.
How is the AMEB theory exam sat? Does MusoLearn run it?
AMEB runs its Theory of Music exams itself. Online exam sessions are offered for Grades 1–5, and the format is set by AMEB, so check AMEB for current options. The syllabus MusoLearn follows is the same regardless of format. MusoLearn helps students prepare with video lessons, auto-marked quizzes and printable exam-style worksheets. It does not enrol students in the exam, set it, run it or mark it.
Does MusoLearn cover AMEB Theory Grade 6 or diplomas?
No. MusoLearn Music Theory currently covers Levels 1–5, suitable for students preparing for AMEB Theory of Music Grades 1–5.
Does it help with the aural tests in the practical exam?
Membership includes MusoLearn’s aural training courses (interval, rhythm and pitch recognition) and the full Interval Trainer game. They support the aural section of practical exams alongside your instrumental teacher’s preparation.
Does it work on an iPad or phone?
Yes. MusoLearn works in any browser and in the MusoLearn app on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac. Lessons can be paused, replayed and played at a faster speed, so students can learn anytime, anywhere.
How does course chat work?
Students type a question or attach a photo of their work from inside the course. A MusoLearn teacher replies in the chat, usually within 24 hours.
Is it for children or adults?
Both. Most students are school-aged and preparing for an exam, often with a parent keeping an eye on progress. Adult learners and instrumental teachers also use it to refresh or teach theory.
Can I buy one level only?
Yes. Individual course memberships are available if you only need one MusoLearn level. Prices vary by level. Most students find Annual better value because it includes every level plus aural training and piano technique.
Try MusoLearn
Start the theory grade you need, free for 3 days.
Watch a lesson, do a quiz, ask the teacher a question. Then decide.
Cancel online before the trial ends and you pay nothing. Otherwise the Annual subscription is A$349 a year, renewing until you cancel. Continue and change your mind? 14-day money-back guarantee.