AQA GCSE Music Listening Tests: Reference

Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJECLThis workbook has been specifically written to improve theory comprehension among students requiring a basic knowledge of the subject.Starting with the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm this workbook steadily progresses to a range of applications including key signatures scales chords and modulation.There are a number of tasks in each chapter including practical aural and written exercises based on rock pop jazz and classical music. Many of the exercises can also be explored using music technology software.This workbook is aimed at students wanting a firm grounding in music theory to GCSE level and alsocandidates preparing for early grade exams in music theory.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.

Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJEC The AS Music Literacy Workbook will develop students??? notational skills to the level necessary to succeed in the exam.This workbook explains the notation of a wide variety of instrumental techniques and includes a whole chapter devoted to score reading.Students will be able to read and understand any classical jazz pop or guitar scores they might come across during their AS studies and beyond.The workbook emphasises learning by doing. It includes numerous scorereading exercises based on jazz and classical music which encourage students to cross-reference their knowledge. The workbook builds towards aseries of exercises and model answers allowing students to check their work.This workbook is tailor made for anyone wanting to develop a grounding in music theory to AS level but is also a refreshing new resource for candidates preparing for higher grade exams in music theory BTEC National and Scottish Higher Grade Music.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.

Written by experienced teachers these tests will help to prepare you fully for the Listening and Appraising component of your GCSE course. This book contains: Three sample Listening and Appraising papers Guidance on how to prepare for the exam Answers to all of the questions so that you can check your work A glossary of technical terms Downloadable audio for all the questions

This pack contains everything you will need for your AQA GCSE Music exam for the new specification with first exams in 2018. It includes one copy each of the Study Guide Revision Guide and Listening Tests (including audio available via a download card).

This Rhinegold Education study supplement contains analyses, music notation, and listening tests on the four new prepared extracts on the WJEC

Written by an experienced teacher and examiner this book will help you to prepare for the Appraising component of the course. It contains: A bank of practice questions on each set work. Practice on all sections of the exam including dictation unfamiliar listening and the Section B comparison question. Two full practice papers in a pull-out booklet. A comprehensive mark scheme for all questions including indicative content. Downloadable audio for all the tests.

A definitive study guide for the 9?1 GCSE syllabus. This comprehensive guide: Supports all components of the GCSE: Performing Composing and Appraising. Covers the full list of Set Works and suggested Wider Listening. Provides tests and practice exam questions. Includes advice and tips on how to do well in the written paper. Endorsed for Edexcel.