Mock aural tests

A single set of mock tests for each grade, taken from ABRSM’s Specimen Aural Tests volumes, is available from this website as a free audio download, to help prepare candidates for what to expect in the exam.

Answers are given on the audio download for any parts of tests that require a spoken response (except for Test 8D, for which a written description of the piece is provided as a PDF file). For tests that require a sung response there is an opportunity to check the response on the audio download. An answer space is provided, but if extra thinking time is required simply pause the recording.

In some cases there are other ways of responding that would be equally successful, so the answers should only be used as a guide. It should also be noted that in an exam the examiner will not provide answers.

The Specimen Aural Tests volumes provide many further practice examples and are available in versions with or without CDs. Copies can be purchased via our online publications shop and your local retailer.

Notes regarding Test A and Test B at Grades 4-8

• Test A: for candidates who choose to play instead of sing their response, details of key-chords and starting notes are provided below, beneath the relevant audio download
• Test B: music for this sight-singing test is provided as a PDF file beneath the relevant audio download

Download audio files and accompanying PDFs

To download a test to your machine or device, right-click and select 'Save Target As'/Save Link As'.