AS / A Level Edexcel Wider Listening and Unfamiliar Music: Popular Music and Jazz
Prepare students for Section B of the exam with these comprehensive guides.
An outstanding resource and one that I would think all music teachers would be glad to own!
- Contextual information provided on all relevant periods sets the scene
- Introductory vocabulary broken down by musical element gives students a foundation for study
- Thorough analysis of the genre using Edexcel’s musical elements ensureS all aspects are covered
- Keywords are defined throughout, and a full glossary reinforce the essential terminology
- Learning activities get students familiar with the music and teach analysis skills
AssessCovers all aspects of the styles and includes so much information, detail and key vocabulary...
...ESSENTIAL for all A Level and BTEC level 3 students...
...Thank you for providing such an excellent resource
- Information about the exam shows students exactly what to expect
- Concise revision summaries for each period and piece bring it all together
- Exam-style questions give students the practice they need. Plus! Sample essays annotated by AO3 and AO4 show them how to gain marks!
| Area of Study 4: Popular Music and Jazz |
The world of Popular Music and Jazz is a vast field spanning a huge array of genres, but analysing their common musical features, both together and in isolation, makes it a fascinating area to study. Help your students home in the commonalities in structure, instrument combinations, backing textures, production techniques and much more with the jam-packed wider listening guide. Broken down by musical element to explore a wide variety of Edexcel named artists such as Jay Z, Michael Jackson, Carol King and many more! Co-teachable! A Level only sections clearly signposted. |
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The quality of this resource is outstanding. It is always easy to follow and there is a clear direction throughout. The level of writing is always entirely appropriate for AS and A Level students... The musical examples given are always well described and relevant to the text... Includes an extremely comprehensive revision glossary... This is an outstanding resource and one that I would think all music teachers would be glad to own!
An excellent, extremely informative resource which far exceeds being a set of notes or listening exercises. The resource covers all aspects of the styles and includes so much information, detail and key vocabulary which is ESSENTIAL for all A Level and BTEC level 3 students... It provides the students with practice questions and is packed full of listening throughout which provides the students with opportunities to put into practice the knowledge/information acquired in the notes accompanying the tests. There are also practice specimen-type questions specific to the specification which are invaluable for students and for teachers to assess student progress... It is a superb resource for A level students studying the Edexcel specification... A 'must have' resource for any teacher delivering A Level and BTEC qualifications... Thank you for providing such an excellent resource packed full with so much incredibly useful information and practice listening tests.
A comprehensive set of notes, practical exercises and practice exam questions. Provides learners with a good opportunity to revise and improve exam technique for their examination... A worthwhile resource to have as a revision tool for learners but also as a teaching aid and exam technique guide within the classroom.