Musical IQ Test: What’s Your Musical IQ?

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About the mDecks Musical IQ Test

In this test we will evaluate your abilities in 10 essential music topics:Meter • Timing • Shuffle vs. Even • Beat Perception • Tempo • Tempo Variation • Melody • Range • In-Tune • Harmony

You don’t need to know anything about music or music theory. Anyone can take this test and have a blast!

Remember, this is an interactive test. If you want to answer the questions while you watch the video, use the QR code at the top of the page (or click on it). This will load the interactive test on your device. We recommend using headphones for this test.

• The questions are synced to the video’s playing time and will be automatically highlighted.• You can pause or rewind the video if you want.• Pausing the video also pauses the sync, letting you scroll back to answer any previous questions.• You may watch the video on a different device and just answer the questions on the webpage.• Once you’ve answered a question, it will be disabled, so you can’t change your answers.• An explanation will appear immediately after you answer the question.• Concentration is key! Many people achieve worse results simply due to lack of concentration.

Each topic has three multiple-choice questions, with three choices: A, B, or C. You’ll get instant feedback as you answer each question, including an explanation for each choice. The three questions for each topic will gradually get harder.

Each topic is worth 30 points, for a maximum Musical IQ of 300. Fifty percent of people score around 150.

At the end of the test, you’ll receive a complete report with your Musical IQ results and a picture of your Musical Brain.

Take the Musical IQ Test

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