Practice for the Advanced Higher Music question paper. The questions use our own recordings on piano. The two music literacy questions, the guide to the music and the printed-version question are not included. The comparison of two excerpts and their periods is not included. Renaissance vocal music, consorts, choirs and the piano trio are not played in this practice test. Several of these are asked in words in the last section. The assignment, the performances and the portfolio are not included.
The sections
Section 1 · Concepts heardThis section has 10 questions.
Section 2 · Chords and cadencesThis section has 3 questions.
Section 3 · Questions in wordsThese questions have no recording. They cover music that is not played in this practice test.This section has 8 questions.
Timing
Exam mode runs a clock of 39 minutes for the whole practice test.
The full practice test holds 21 questions.
Study mode has no clock. It checks each answer as you go.
Questions and answers
How long is the SQA Advanced Higher Music practice test?
Exam mode gives 39 minutes for the whole practice test. It holds 21 questions. Study mode has no clock.
What sections does the SQA Advanced Higher Music practice test cover?
It follows the board's order: Concepts heard, Chords and cadences and Questions in words.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.