We have updated our Music Aptitude Tests to cover the 7-section MAT with graphic scores. These are available to purchase online:
http://musicaptitudetest.co.uk/
Pitch – Candidates will listen to two sounds and have to identify whether the second sound is higher, lower or the same as the first sound. There are 10 questions in this section.
Shape – Candidates will listen to a melody and identify the shape of the music by picking from a choice of graphic scores. There are 10 questions in this section.
Volume – Candidates will listen to a piece of music and identify the contrast in volume by picking from a choice of graphic scores. There are 10 questions in this section.
Lengths of sound – Candidates will identify the correct duration of notes in a piece of music from a selection of graphic scores. There are 10 questions in this section.
Texture – Candidates will listen to a piece of music and identify how many different instruments are playing. There are 10 questions in this section.
Speed of the Music – Candidates will identify the tempo of a piece of music and whether there are any changes. There are 5 questions in this section.
Mood and Emotion – Candidates will identify the mood of a piece of music and justify their answer. There are 5 questions in this section.
