MMTA Theory Workbooks and Exams

October 4, 2021

Are you confused about what edition of the Theory Workbooks are currently being used for testing?  Here are answers to your questions!

What workbooks are being used for testing in 2021-2022?

  • Level 1 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 2 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 3 – 2nd edition (2019)
  • Level 4 – 2nd edition (2020)  Testing begins in the fall of 2021.
  • Level 5 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 6 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 7 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 8 – 1st edition (2015)

What workbooks will be used for testing in 2022-2023?

  • Level 1 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 2 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 3 – 2nd edition (2019)
  • Level 4 – 2nd edition (2020) 
  • Level 5 – 2nd edition (2022) release Jan 2022. Testing begins in the fall of 2022.
  • Level 6 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 7 – 1st edition (2015)
  • Level 8 – 1st edition (2015)

When can we expect other new editions to be released?

2023-2024
  • Level 6 – 2nd edition (2023) release Jan 2023. Testing begins in the fall of 2023
2024-2025
  • Level 7 – 2nd edition (2024) release Jan 2024. Testing begins in the fall of 2024
2025-2026
  • Level 8 – 2nd edition (2025) release Jan 2025. Testing begins in the fall of 2025.


All changes to Level 3 and 4 Workbooks are listed on the website under Programs: Piano/Theory.  Scroll to the bottom of that page and look for Theory 3 Supplement and Theory 4 Supplement.