The Prep Test
The Prep Test is designed for students who have been learning an instrument for about six to nine months.
Working towards this early goal encourages the development of good technique and sound musicianship. It is also an ideal introduction to the experience of taking an exam.
We have developed the Prep Test to be as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. No marks are awarded and there is no pass or fail. At the end of the assessment every candidate is rewarded with a certificate which includes positive and helpful comments from the examiner.
What are the advantages of the Prep Test?
- Ideal preparation for graded exams
- No pass or fail
- Easy-to-use books for each subject
- Immediate feedback
- Own choice for one of the pieces
- Helpful written report
The Prep Test is designed both to provide an assessment for pupils after approximately six to nine months’ tuition and to encourage the building of good musical and technical foundations before pupils enter for graded exams.
The Test includes all the sorts of skills beginners will be developing at this stage, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone, and the basics of musical perception.