Expert preparation for the SW Herts Consortium Music Aptitude Test
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The Music Aptitude Test consists of 60 questions across 4 sections, lasting approximately 45 minutes. It's played on CD through the school's audio equipment.
Listen to two sounds and identify if the second is higher, lower, or the same
20 questions
Pitches can be less than a semitone apart
Listen to two 5-note tunes and identify if they're the same or which note changed
10 questions
Requires careful listening and note identification
Listen to chords and identify how many notes are played together (2, 3, or 4)
20 questions
Develops harmonic awareness
Listen to two rhythm patterns and identify if they're the same or where they differ
10 questions
Each pattern is 4 beats long
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15 years of expert rock & pop music lessons in Watford has given us deep experience in preparing young musicians for competitive music scholarships.
Taught by Aimee with proven methods to maximize Stage 1 success
Students placed in all 7 SW Herts Consortium schools
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Phone: 01923 523027
Yes! We offer 1-to-1 MAT preparation tutoring. Contact us for availability and pricing.
No guarantees, but our proven methods and expert coaching give you the best chance of passing Stage 1. Success depends on individual effort and practice.
If successful in Stage 1 (the written test), you progress to Stage 2, which is a live performance audition.
No, but Music Gym pupils get priority placement. Spaces for non-pupils are available if we have capacity.