#Abrsm aural training update#
#Abrsm aural training upgrade#

By the time this question is asked, it will be the third time you've heard this piece and you could be thinking about the time signature even on the very first playing. For example the C test in grade 5 aural asks you first about general musical features - however the same music will be used to ask later on, that time signature the piece is in. If you know what the question will be even before it is asked, this will help you feel more prepared. It will give you more confidence on the day and if confidence is your problem, practice doing this in front of other people to eliminate your embarrassment.įinally be prepared, know what to expect - the tests follow a very precise formula. Support your note with your diaphragm, that is the muscle you feel contracting when you cough - feel this muscle contracting as you sing, maybe placing your hand below your belly button at first to help sense this support. It gives the note a definite beginning and so is more likely to be in tune. I would recommend starting any note with a consonant sound such as lah, dah or tah. When it comes to singing, I find many of my students are simply shy especially if the range goes a little high - practice at home just singing simple phrases increasing the pitch range of these gradually. However, singing is probably more suitable to most. The examiner should adapt to your vocal range and you could even hum or whistle the responses to the sung parts of the test if you prefer. This rather strangely means that 1-5 marks don't exist. Zero is only awarded if you don't even try.

You'll get 6-8 marks just for having a go. Secondly it is worth noting that it is always worth having a go. So sound like you believe in your answer and respond without hesitation, even if you are not sure in yourself. It is interesting in the marking criteria for the ABRSM Aural section of the exam that a distinction is given for confident responses whereas you'll get between 12 to 14 marks for cautious responses even if you answer mostly correctly. With good preparation you can be confident of getting a good mark in this section of the exam.

Develop the skills to know when a piece of music was written.Take your Aural Skills to the next level Click HEREĪURAL TESTS are possibly one of the most feared parts of an ABRSM exam, but they needn't be.

Learn to identify the features in music that give it its style and character.

Aural tests provide teachers and students with a great way to develop their understanding of different musical styles.

Learn to recognise dynamics, articulation, tempo and tonality features in music. Grade 4 is the fourth qualification you can do with the ABRSM and the aural tests will test you with some basic aural skills you should have.

Develop your musical memory (remember how music sounds and be able to repeat it or spot differences and mistakes).

Improve your sense of pulse and metre (feeling the beat).

Improve your confidence and accuracy at sight-singing (reading and singing the music you see).

#Abrsm aural training upgrade#

You may upgrade to all the Grades 1-3 & 4-5 content in-app. This app contains a limited amount of audio content for Grades 1 & 4. Anyone can use it, but it is designed around the aural component of ABRSM grade exams. The OFFICIAL ABRSM Aural Lite trainer contains interactive challenges to help develop your music aural skills (Listening skills).

#Abrsm aural training update#

I am trialling the Lite version in my lessons today and tomorrow and shall update this post with more information. With the ABRSM Spring exam session nearly upon is, the release of the ABRSM aural training app today is very good news! There is a Lite version and also paid apps (£2.99 for Grade 1 to 3, £4.99 for Grades 1 – 5).