Whilst the examining boards publish their own supporting material for the Aural component of their graded exams, as this element is perhaps the most feared (or hated!) part of any exam it is, perhaps a relief, that there are additional resources for aural available!

Improve Your Aural

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7-8

Aural Test Survival

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Additional Resources Aural

Designed specifically to remove the fear from ‘aural' Improve your Aural is a comprehensive tutorial containing listening activities and a myriad of practice exercises. This workbook (alongside online audio, focuses on every element of the aural tests, leaving no stone un-turned to mitigate everything from the mildest of misgivings to outright dread.)

Most importantly, because every aspect of musical training is connected, a range of interconnected activities are also included to help develop the ear going beyond just ‘singing' or ‘clapping' and encompassing playing your instrument, writing music down, improvising and composing.

In contrast, Aural Test Survival, is a pithy (and suitably compact - easily stored inside your case!) volume with a description of each test, telling pupils what to expect and how to respond with training sessions designed to help build confidence with quizzes and hints for further practice.

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Chimes  endeavours to keep in stock the additional resources for aural (at both of our branches in London). This system is live, and linked directly to stock at both branches.