<p>So, I'm considering taking AP Music Theory senior year. I have always been love with music listening, but except for some piano lessons when I was young, never have played an instrument or taken a school course. I do like to sing if that counts for anything, and I'm not terribly tone deaf.</p>
<p>I'm more interested in the idea, the concept of music and how and why it's composed rather than actually playing. Would this class be a good fit for me?</p>
<p>I have not taken AP Music theory, but I do know from a friend about the test. There are 5 parts to the test:
Multiple choice based on a listening selection
Multiple choice based on written questions
Free response based on written questions
Free response based on a listening selection
Sight-singing</p>
<p>The person I know who took it had been playing piano for several years. She said there were several questions on intervals, note/rhythm identification, and even composition. The sight-singing portion is about two minutes long, since you only have a minute or so to practice. It sounds like a rather practice-intensive class. But if you like it, go for it!</p>
<p>Oh, here’s the college board page for the test –>
[AP:</a> Music Theory](<a href=“AP Music Theory Exam – AP Students | College Board”>AP Music Theory Exam – AP Students | College Board)</p>
<p>Honestly, the class is probably not a very good fit for you. Use this next year to get familiar with reading music and basic theory, then take a theory class in college.</p>