Music theory
Theory of Music, Musicianship,
Music Craft
Candidates can select from three music theory syllabuses: Theory of Music, Music Craft and Musicianship. Music Craft includes an aural component throughout the syllabus while Musicianship includes an aural component from Fourth Grade onwards. Theory of Music does not include an aural component.
Online grade exams
Grade exams in Theory of Music, Music Craft (not Grades 5 and 6) and Musicianship are available online and may be taken at any time within twelve months of enrolment.
Paper-based exams
Paper-based grade exams are only available for Theory of Music and Musicianship diplomas and Music Craft Grades 5 and 6 by application.
Paper-based exams will be offered at the Hawthorn Studios on one day in September 2026, to be confirmed. Please contact us for further details.
Diploma exams
Diploma exams in Theory of Music and Musicianship are paper-based and only available on application. Candidates will be responsible for arranging the venue and suitable supervision. Please contact us for further details.
Some assessments can only be taken online, while a limited number of exams can be assessed as paper-based exams.
Theory of Music fees - 2026
Grade 1
$89.00
Grade 2
$94.00
Grade 3
$99.00
Grade 4
$106.00
Grade 5
$112.00
Grade 6
$118.00
Associate
$210.00
Licentiate
$260.00
Musicianship fees - 2026
Grade 1
$91.00
Grade 2
$94.00
Grade 3
$99.00
Grade 4
$110.00
Grade 5
$116.00
Grade 6
$119.00
Associate – Aural
$210.00
Associate – Written
$210.00
Licentiate – Aural
$260.00
Licentiate – Written
$260.00
Music Craft fees -2026
Preliminary
$91.00
Grade 1
$94.00
Grade 2
$99.00
Grade 3
$110.00
Grade 4
$116.00
Grade 5
$124.00
Grade 6
$128.00
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Enrolling for exams
Enrolments for online Written examinations are made through AMEB Connect. Once an exam is purchased, the enrolling person will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment by email, containing an Exam Key and Exam PIN for each candidate.
The Exam Key and Exam PIN give access to practice and official exams via the SCORE website.
The Exam Key expires twelve months after purchase, but an extension of 28 days may be purchased in the ‘My Candidates’ section of the enroller’s AMEB Connect account.
Exam Requirements
It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current syllabus for details of specific exam requirements and regulations. AMEB syllabuses are now available as free digital downloads. Choose from a single instrument syllabus, syllabuses grouped by instrument family or the complete Manual of Syllabuses.
Support Materials
AMEB produces a range of publications to support teaching and learning and these are listed in the current Manual of Syllabuses (Music Syllabuses). Supplementary materials are also available to support the development of aural skills, theoretical knowledge, etc. Visit the AMEB shop here.
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