There are loads of tips and quick test questions, as well as useful information about performance and composition. There's also a handy glossary at the back to explain all the tricky technical terms you need to know. It's all explained in straightforward language with the odd joke thrown in...
The GCSE music programme of study consists of one externally examined paper and two non-examined assessments. Students will be assessed through a combination of performance, composition and written examination. Skills in these three disciplines will be developed through the study of the course content,...
Music GCSE is very different to just learning an instrument. If he’s considering music at all at A level he should do it. Having Grade 6 performance standard will be a huge help. However if he hates composition or analysis/music history he should reconsider as together they form a large...
Many music degrees have performance, theory, history and composition components. A-level Music, along with a high standard on at least one musical instrument (with practical and theory exam grades to prove it), will be essential or highly desirable. In addition to your main instrument, Grade 5...