Music Aptitude Practice Tests

Training resources for the Music Aptitude Test 2025.

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 comprise 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. Our specialised Aural MAT Practice Tests are intended for those students applying to schools that use aural perception including melodic memory, pitch, rhythm and musical awareness as part of their music aptitude testing process. 


Music Aptitude Test – Introductory 11 Plus practice test digital downloads

Introductory MAT Practice Tests

Select from 6 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.


Music Aptitude Test – Intermediate 11 Plus practice test digital downloads

Intermediate MAT Practice Tests

Select from 6 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.


Music Aptitude Test – Higher 11 Plus practice test digital downloads

Higher MAT Practice Tests

Select from 12 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.


Music Aptitude Test – Targeted 11 Plus practice test digital downloads

Targeted MAT Practice Tests

Select from 6 single MAT Practice audio download tests, each with pdf question & answer sheets, or in multipack format.


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.

“We did it!!! Thank you so much for all your help …..100% wouldn’t have been able to do it without you.” Parent. 

E. ranked position in the Music Aptitude Test is 10 (Dame Alice Owen’s School) Governors’ Admissions September 2023 Music Aptitude Test Results.

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Sample Introductory MAT Practice Test

Introductory MAT Practice Test audio sample; pitch, melody, rhythm & texture, each with 2 questions complete with answers. All our MAT Practice Tests are professionally recorded to the same high standards.


Sample Intermediate MAT Practice Test

A sample of our professionally recorded Intermediate MAT Practice audio downloads; pitch, melody, rhythm & texture, each with 2 questions complete with answers. All our audio practice tests are recorded to the same high standards.


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