11+ Music Aptitude Test Preparation
Help your child understand the four key listening skills used in many 11+ Music Aptitude Tests: pitch, rhythm, melody and texture. Start with a free mini test, then choose the right level of preparation.
The Music Aptitude Test is a listening-based assessment used by some secondary schools as part of their admissions process. It is not a performance or theory test — it focuses on how accurately a child can hear and compare sounds.
A strong young musician can still find the Music Aptitude Test difficult. The test rewards fast, accurate listening under pressure.
Hear whether the second note is higher, lower or the same.
Recognise whether rhythmic patterns are the same or different.
Spot changes in short musical phrases.
Identify how many notes or layers are sounding together.