Training resources for the Music Aptitude Test 2025 and 2026.
We offer a comprehensive range of audio download home training resources designed to prepare students for the secondary transfer Music Aptitude Test. Supporting students for the SW Herts Consortium of Schools and selective schools in London and throughout the UK that use the music criterion as part of their admissions process.
Our Standard MAT Practice Tests
Comprising 60 questions in 4 test sections; Pitch, Melody, Rhythm and Texture. Select from Introductory, Intermediate and Higher Level MAT Practice Tests for regular practice and Targeted MAT Practice Tests for further consolidation. Specific to the SW Herts Consortium of Schools, Dame Alice Owen’s School and schools throughout the UK that use the Standard MAT listening test.
Enhanced Aural MAT Practice Tests
Intended for those students applying to schools that use aural perception, musical awareness and sensitivity tests as part of their music aptitude testing process. Click here for our Aural Perception MAT Practice Tests. We are also working on our Graphic Score MAT Tests and School Specific Tests for Ashmole School and Mill Hill County High School.
Our A to Z list of schools offers guidance as to which MAT Practice audio download tests would be the recommended home training resource for the school/s you are hoping to apply for.
Click here to read about Chiswick School’s Music Aptitude Test, UK Social Mobility Award Finalists 2025. The only school in the UK to offer a pupil-premium-only MAT test with a guaranteed place at the school and free music lessons.
“I just wanted to write to express thanks and gratitude for your resources. My son shared that your tests were most similar to the real experience at Dame Alice Owen’s School (piano sounds). I regret practising with other material online that was pitched unnecessarily difficult, with unreasonable synthetic sounds and beeps. Your website would have been perfectly sufficient preparation. My son scored 56/60 and is through to the next stage.”
Dame Alice Owen’s School – click see our page for this school, Parent. September 2025.
Introductory MAT Practice Tests
Select from 6 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.
Intermediate MAT Practice Tests
Select from 6 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.
Select from 12 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.
“As a result of the tests we purchased from you, our son was prepared, relaxed and ready to sit the tests. He knew what to expect and this made a huge difference to his confidence on the day. A big thank you.”
SW Herts. Consortium of Schools parent 2024
Select from 6 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.
Aural Perception MAT Practice Tests
Select from 4 single Aural MAT Practice audio download tests. Recommended for schools that use aural perception, musical awareness and sensitivity tests as part of their music aptitude testing process. Compatible with our Standard and Graphic Score MAT Tests.
Select from 2 single Graphic Score MAT audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in 2-pack format. Enhanced Music Aptitude Tests compatible with our Aural MAT Practice Tests.
Helping your child prepare for the Music Aptitude Test 2025
In our experience, students who prepare and practice on a regular basis are more likely to build confidence, familiarity and gain a greater understanding of what is required of them.
“S. got a music offer for Ada Lovelace school and last week we were informed that she got a music specialist place at Twyford. She is also position 1 on the waiting list for Marylebone girls. We are so grateful for the help and support you gave her, it helped her tremendously, thank you so much .“ Marylebone C of E, Twyford C of E School and Ada Lovelace C of E School parent, June 2025.
“We did it!!! Thank you so much for all your help…100% wouldn’t have been able to do it without you.” Dame Alice Owens’ Parent 2023. E. ranked position in the Music Aptitude Test is 10 (Dame Alice Owen’s School) Governors’ Admissions September 2023 Music Aptitude Test Results.
Disclaimer: Whilst we endeavour to maintain and ensure that our material is up to date, we are unable to guarantee that all content is included in future Music Aptitude Practice Test Products. To date, schools do not release past papers or audio recordings of their Music Aptitude Tests.