Music Aptitude Test Practice Packs

Prepare with realistic listening practice designed to help students build confidence,

improve their test technique and become familiar with the different skills used in Music Aptitude Tests.

Standard Format Music Aptitude Tests, covering the four key sections: Pitch, Melody, Rhythm, Texture.

♫ Download Pack 1

🎧 Pack 1 — Standard Format

A comprehensive introduction to the standard Music Aptitude Test format.

3 full 60-question practice tests
Pitch, Melody, Rhythm & Texture
A variety of electronic sounds, musical instruments and percussive sounds
Rhythm patterns use 4 beats at the start to establish the pulse and include a range of speeds
PDF answer sheets
Tips & strategies for effective preparation

Ideal for: Getting familiar with the test format and building confidence.

♫ Download Pack 2

🎹 Pack 2 — Extended Challenge

A different style of listening practice designed to challenge students further.

All piano sounds
Slower Melody sequences for more demanding listening
Rhythm questions without an initial pulse, helping students learn to find the pulse independently
PDF answer sheets
Strategy guidance, including tips for finding the pulse

Ideal for: Developing stronger listening skills and preparing for variations in test difficulty.

⭐ Use Both Packs for the Best Preparation

We recommend practising with both packs. Schools can change their sounds, pattern lengths and playback speeds from year to year, so experiencing different formats and listening styles can help students prepare for a wider range of possible test conditions.

🎵 Meet Adah – one of our Music Aptitude Summer Course students

Adah was preparing for the 11+ Music Aptitude Test for Ada Lovelace, Ealing Fields, and Twyford schools. She found our course incredibly helpful – it boosted her confidence and gave her a clear understanding of how to approach this often challenging and unfamiliar test.

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