Which test level should my child start with?
Our recently introduced Aural MAT Practice Tests are recommended for those students applying to schools that use aural perception including melodic melody, pitch, rhythm and musical awareness tests as part of their music aptitude testing process. They are commonly known as Enhanced Music Aptitude Tests and can be used in tandem with our Standard MAT and Graphic Score MAT Practice Tests for thorough preparation.
Select from 4 single Aural MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.
There are 4 separate Aural MAT Practice Tests each similar in level of auditory challenge and test format with different music test examples so that a student can experience a range of musical sounds, instruments and styles.
Each Aural MAT Test includes 4 test sections A, B, C and D with questions relating to listening and musical awareness, dynamics & articulation, tempo, tonality and beat. There is a further supplementary section with test questions relating to the similarities and differences between a piece of music and recognising the different kinds of sounds represented by the four sections of the orchestra. A free glossary of musical terms and knowledge organiser is included to enhance learning. Each audio download test comes with a test sheet for students to complete including answer sheet for immediate results and can be purchased in single or multipack format.
Our Enhanced MAT Practice Tests would be helpful preparation for the following schools:
Ashmole Academy,
Bristol Cathedral School,
Camden School for Girls,
Coopers’ Coburn and Company School,
Haberdasher’s Hatcham College,
King Edward VI Academy,
Kingsdale Foundation School,
Hockerill Anglo European College,
Latymer School,
Liverpool College,
Marylebone Church of England School,
Mill Hill County High School,
Northampton School for Girls,
Northampton School for Boys,
Trinity Academy,
Wilson’s School
Please be advised that some schools will use a combination of both Standard and Enhanced MAT Practice Tests to test a student’s propensity for music. We recommend checking in advance the music testing criterion for the school/s you are hoping to apply for.