Music Theory
There are eight LCM Music Theory grades, plus one introductory level and three diplomas.
Our Music Theory exams are key to the knowledge required, not only for the understanding and performance of the pieces in practical exams, but also for the technical work, discussion and aural test elements.
- Step and Grades 1-8 are offered in all sessions
- Theory Diplomas are only offered in the Summer
For information on how to enter and when and where you can sit a theory exam click here
Resources
- Buy LCM Music Theory Handbook
- Download a digital Music Theory Handbook
- Download past papers (grades)
- Download past papers (diplomas)
- Further information: DipMusLCM
- Further information: AMusLCM and LMusLCM
- LMus Paper 1 - Summer 2021
Please note that, due to the disruption of summer theory sessions in 2020 because of COVID-19, the 2019-2020 syllabus has been extended and works set for 2020 will be valid for the 2021 summer session. For the LMusLCM, an additional set work, Walton's Symphony No.1, is also offered. Please see the revised syllabus here.