The Trinity Theory of Music Workbook Grade 1 – 2nd Edition provides a structured introduction to the music theory knowledge and skills required at Trinity Grade 1 level.
This revised, full-colour edition combines written exercises with worked examples, diagrams, downloadable audio and recommended listening, helping students connect the theory they see on the page with the music they hear and play.
FEATURES
- Designed for Trinity Grade 1 – Covers the tasks and questions students are expected to understand at this level.
- Full-Colour 2nd Edition – A clear, updated presentation designed to make theory approachable and easy to follow.
- Worked Examples – Demonstrates new concepts before students tackle exercises independently.
- Information Boxes & Diagrams – Provide additional explanations, reminders and musical facts throughout the workbook.
- Downloadable Audio – Helps connect written theory with aural skills and practical musicianship.
- Recommended Listening – Linked Spotify playlists encourage students to hear theoretical concepts in real music.
- Candidate Hints & Advice – Includes practical guidance and tips for writing music accurately.
- Musical Words & Symbols – Covers the terminology and symbols required at Grade 1.
- Sample Exam Paper – Gives students an opportunity to practise the format and types of questions they'll encounter.
- Suitable for Lessons or Independent Study – Designed to support students working with a teacher or developing their theory skills at home.
Our Take
The revised Trinity workbooks do a particularly good job of making music theory feel connected to actually learning music.
Instead of simply presenting page after page of written exercises, this edition uses worked examples, diagrams, audio and recommended listening to introduce concepts and then put them into practice. For a student encountering formal music theory for the first time, that extra guidance can make Grade 1 much more approachable.
It's also designed specifically around Trinity's Grade 1 requirements, with candidate hints, musical words and symbols, writing tips and a sample exam paper included.
We'd recommend this as the main workbook for a student studying Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory, whether they're working through theory with their instrumental teacher or studying separately at home.
For students who want to check their work as they progress, Trinity also publishes the separate Theory of Music Model Answers Grade 1 – TCL247421, containing answers to the workbook exercises.
Specifications
- Title: Theory of Music Workbook Grade 1
- Edition: 2nd Edition / Revised Edition
- Grade: Grade 1
- Publisher: Trinity College London
- Product Code: TCL247401
- ISBN: 978-1-80490-766-5
- Format: Music Theory Workbook
- Presentation: Full Colour
- Audio: Downloadable Audio
- Exam Preparation: Sample Exam Paper Included
