IMPORTANT: Please note that this guidance pertains to the updated 2027 Musical Theatre Syllabus (for exams taken from 1st January 2027 onwards). For guidance relating to the 2021 Musical Theatre Syllabus (for exams taken before 31st December 2026), please see here: Musical Theatre Exams (Solo / Duo) - 2021 SYLLABUS


As the awarding body LAMDA cannot help you source your track directly or offer any direct support on your choice of backing track. 


Backing tracks can be sourced from a range of places. Music streaming platforms and online

music platforms including Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, offer a wide range of

choices – when searching for a track simply type the name of the song/musical you’re

looking for followed by the word ‘karaoke’, ‘backing track’ or ‘instrumental’, for example No

Good Deed Wicked Backing Track.


Most tracks will either be available to stream or download as part of a subscription or be

available to purchase and download. 


Please note that it is your responsibility to adhere to copyright laws when downloading material. Some other useful sites for sourcing backing tracks are as follows:


If you are struggling to find a backing track, www.online-md.co.uk offers a service where

you can send the score of your music to them via their online service and they will record a

piano version for you which they will then email to you within 72 hours. Prices start from

£12.00 per track, depending on the length and arrangement request.


Score music can be bought from:


Some of these websites allow you to purchase the sheet music and have it posted out to

you, and some allow you to purchase the music online which you can then print from your

computer. Please note that you may be charged by the website for each score you print out.


Most major towns and cities will have a music shop selling a selection of printed sheet

music, anthologies, and musical scores. Music shops can also order sheet music for you.


Leading stores provide online services, such as Chappell’s Music Store or Foyle’s Music

Department, who will post printed copies of scores out to you. Chappell’s Music Store’s

website also offers an annual subscription service which allows you to download unlimited

PDF Music Sheet files - www.chappell-bond-st.com/.


Sheet music can also be ordered from Foyle’s online shop - www.foyles.co.uk/.


Please note that only a few minutes are allocated within the examination to the setting up of

equipment required for both live and recorded accompaniment.