Exam Practice Map
MIDI Mind’s section-by-section map for AP® Music Theory practice.
Practice by section
Choose a section, practice its skills, and return here to switch sections.
Section I - Multiple Choice
Listening and notation-analysis work under multiple-choice structure.
MCQ Aural
Timed listening questions for intervals, melody, and harmony.
MCQ: Notation & Analysis
Notation-based analysis under multiple-choice timing.
Section II-A - Written FRQ Q1-Q7
Longer-form written tasks from dictation through part writing.
Melodic Dictation
Pitch + rhythm notation for AP® Music Theory preparation.
Use Q1 for contour capture, then move to Q2 for a denser hearing pass.
FRQ Q1 Melodic Dictation
Notate a 4-measure melody using MIDI Mind replay constraints for AP® Music Theory practice.
FRQ Q2 Melodic Dictation
Second melodic dictation prompt using the MIDI Mind timing profile for AP® Music Theory practice.
Harmonic Dictation
Outer-voice hearing, cadence logic, and harmonic labeling.
Work soprano and bass first, then return for Roman numeral confirmation.
FRQ Q3 Harmonic Dictation
9-chord dictation with soprano, bass, and Roman numerals.
FRQ Q4 Harmonic Dictation
Exam-style harmonic dictation for AP® Music Theory practice, including secondary-function hearing.
Part Writing / Harmonic Realization
Voice-leading, harmonic realization, and rule-aware written decisions.
FRQ Q5 Part Writing (Figured Bass)
Realize SATB from figured bass with MIDI Mind scoring for AP® Music Theory practice.
FRQ Q6 Part Writing (Roman Numerals)
Realize SATB from Roman numeral progression.
FRQ Q7 Harmonize Melody
Compose bass line and Roman numerals for a given melody.
Section II-B - Sight Singing 1-2
Timed vocal response practice with tonal anchoring and in-time execution.
Sight Singing
Timed vocal response practice with tonal anchoring and in-time execution.
Generate a fresh melody for each practice run.
Sight-Singing: Question 1
Generate a Question 1 melody, prepare silently, and record one performance.
Sight-Singing: Question 2
Generate a Question 2 melody, prepare silently, and record one performance.
Generate a sight-singing melody
Start a fresh melody here, or open Ear Training for a longer warmup.
Choose one section, complete a focused set, then review.
Build one skill
Focused practiceOpen focused listening or written practice, then return to a section.
Choose a focused practice area
Use Ear Training for listening and dictation, or Written Practice for notation and analysis.