Trevor Webb and Nicholas Drewe. A series of books giving practical projects for use in preparation of the GCSE examinations in music. All the books are grounded on the three major principles of the GCSE syllabuses: listening composing and performing. They may be used either as a complete series or independently. In the early stages the emphasis is on active participation the subject matter is diverse allowing scope for the teacher to introduce a broad range of musical topics. The listening and composing elements gain a greater importance within the series as it progresses although there is always integration between them. Books 1 And 2 contain a variety of projects onrhythm scales tunes chords writing a pop song composing with electronic and conventional instruments and composing with voices amongst many other ideas.

(pack of 4)-Edexcel GCSE Music Practice Papers comprise four blank practice papers for Component 3: Appraising. Supporting the new Edexcel GCSE in Music for first teaching in 2016. A separate Teacher’s book and CD with model answers and the mark scheme for each question is also available.

Trevor Webb and Nicholas Drewe. A series of books giving practical projects for use in preparation of the GCSE examinations in music. All the books are grounded on the three major principles of the GCSE syllabuses: listening composing and performing. They may be used either as a complete series or independently. In the early stages the emphasis is on active participation the subject matter is diverse allowing scope for the teacher to introduce a broad range of musical topics. The listening and composing elements gain a greater importance within the series as it progresses although there is always integration between them. Books 1 And 2 contain a variety of projects onrhythm scales tunes chords writing a pop song composing with electronic and conventional instruments and composing with voices amongst many other ideas. Books 3 And 4 offer 22 different listening exercises which are based on the works of a wide range of composers including Bach Handel Elgar Britten Joplin McCartney and Lloyd Webber. Each piece is presented in the form of a skeleton score and questions are set to develop the pupil’s aural perception and musical literacy. The music cassette which accompanies these two books includes recordings of many of the works.

A definitive study guide for the 'reformed' GCSE (9-1) specification. Written by experts this comprehensive guide: Covers all components of the GCSE: Performing Composing and Understanding Music. Contains full coverage of the study pieces for the four areas of study. Gives background information and advice on answering questions on ?unfamiliar? repertoire. Offers comprehensive support for the Composing tasks. Gives advice on how to tackle the Performing component. Explains what to expect in the exam. Introduces the musical language elements and contexts that AQA expects students toknow.

This pack contains everything you will need for your Edexcel 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).

Edexcel Gcse Music Revision Guide-This revision guide presents all of the key information you will need to know for the written exam (Component 3) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: The most important facts about each of the eight set works A test on each set work Tips on how to prepare for the exam A guide to the elements of music to help you prepare for the questions on ?unfamiliar? works A glossary of the technical terms you will need to learn

Written by experienced teachers these tests will help to prepare you fully for the Understanding Music component of your GCSE course. This book contains: Banks of practice questions for Section A: Listening ? Unfamiliar music covering each Area of Study Practice questions for Section B: Study pieces Guidance on how to tackle the exam Answers to all the questions so that you can check your work A glossary of technical terms Downloadable audio for all the tests

Cette anthologie contient : échantillon sur chaque extrait, idées pour des projets de la composition, les notes utiles pour aider les élèves à l'écoute et à la composition, des exemples d'utilisation de te de technologie de la musique, les scores de facile à lire, les tables des questions et des diagrammes pour illustrer chaque morceau, les termes utilisés dans le composant Langusge Musical de la spécification de l'AQA GCSE / Divers

This pack contains everything you will need for your OCR 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).

On Track-13 specially commissioned pieces which aim to breathe new life into a largely neglected component of the GCSE/Key Stage 4 Music syllabus Ensemble Performance.On Track comes complete with a CD-Rom containing all theparts for all the pieces and transpositions for any instrument and these parts come with a licence for printing as many copies as needed directly from the CD-Rom. A separate 'audio' CD also contains recordings of every piece.The book contains scores for each piece and extended notes by the composers to aid in the preparation of the music; there are 5 pieces for fixed ensembles and 8 pieces for flexible ensembles.The editor of the compilation Sadie Harrison comments: 'Playing in an ensemble with one's peers is perhaps the most rewarding and satisfying thing to do as a young performer and it is crucial to nurture this element ofGCSE courses to reflect this. On Track is a fantastic collection of many different styles approaches and sounds. There is something in here for everybody at whatever level and on whatever instrument. This is what GCSE Musicteachers are crying out for and finally here is something that really hits the mark.' Harrison's comments are echoed by recent examiners' reports from EdExcel one of the largest examiners of GCSE music. Theydescribe how the music they heard in examinations demonstrated 'an extreme range of standards and revealed evidence of the very wide range of instruments in use'. The AQA (Assessment and Qualification Alliance) Examiners' reportin 2004 warns schools against allowing their students to present solo music with a piano accompaniment played by a teacher or with a CD accompaniment for the ensemble performance component. It continues saying that 'it is of utmost importance that the chosen ensemble allows the candidate to show rapport with the other player(s). This is a significant requirement with which many [examination] centres did NOT

Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam, GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 works in addition to your Rockschool Guitar Grade 4 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam.You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Guitar Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Guitar Performance Certificate.Featuring:For Whom The Bell Tolls [Metallica]The Boys Are Back In Town [Thin Lizzy]Before I Fall To Pieces [Razorlight]Don't Look Back In Anger [Oasis]Edge Of Darkness [Eric Clapton]Iron Man [Black Sabbath]Whole Lotta Rosie [AC/DC]Ice 9 [Joe Satriani]Plus:8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artistsTAB and Standard NotationGCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE musicFact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listeningWalkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every trackAmp settings: get the right tone with authentic amp settings for each trackDownloadable audio: use your download card for easy access to your audioLearn by playing the music you love / Guitare

Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 2 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam, GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 2 works in addition to your Rockschool Guitar Grade 2 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam.You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Guitar Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Guitar Performance Certificate.Featuring:Albatross [Fleetwood Mac]Californication [Red Hot Chili Peppers]Enter Sandman [Metallica]Highway To Hell [AC/DC]I Believe In A Thing Called Love [The Darkness]Resolve [Foo Fighters]Supersonic [Oasis]You Give Love A Bad Name [Bon Jovi]Plus:8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artistsTAB and Standard NotationGCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE musicFact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listeningWalkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every trackAmp settings: get the right tone with authentic amp settings for each trackDownloadable audio: use your download card for easy access to your audioLearn by playing the music you love / Guitare

Hot Rock Drums - Grade 3 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam, GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Drums- Grade 3 works in addition to your Rockschool Drums Grade 3 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam.You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Drums Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Drums Performance Certificate.Featuring:America [Razorlight]Roll With It [Oasis]Back in Black [AC/DC]Roxanne [The Police]Pride (In The Name Of Love) [U2]Nothing Else Matters [Metallica]When You Were Young [The Killers]Burn The Witch [Queens Of The Stone Age]Plus:8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artistsStandard Drum NotationGCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE musicFact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listeningWalkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every trackClick and non-click backing tracksDownloadable audio: use your download card for easy access to your audioLearn by playing the music you love / Batterie