Aural Awareness
What is tested
The Grade 5 theory paper is written, but the practical grades it unlocks are examined aurally, and candidates who can hear a cadence answer the written questions faster. Treat ear training as part of the theory work, not as a separate subject.
Common mistakes
Ear training is postponed until the written work is finished, which is the wrong order. Candidates who can hear a cadence answer the written cadence questions faster and with more confidence, so run the listening drills alongside the paper work from the start.
Practice with
The tool below checks your answer against the theory engine, so you get the same verdict a marker would.