AS / A Level Edexcel Wider Listening and Unfamiliar Music: Popular Music and Jazz

Analyses Edexcel’s Musical Elements:
  • Organisation of pitch
  • Tonality
  • Structure
  • Sonority
  • Texture
  • Tempo, metre and rhythm
  • Dynamics

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!

T Scammell, Teacher & Expert Reviewer
Introduce
  • Contextual information provided on all relevant periods sets the scene
  • Introductory vocabulary broken down by musical element gives students a foundation for study
Analyse
  • 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

Covers 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

C Davies, Music Teacher, Examiner & Peer Reviewer
Assess
  • 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.


What do teachers say about this resource? (9473)

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!

T Scammell, Teacher & Expert Reviewer

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.

C Davies, Music Teacher, Examiner & Peer Reviewer

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.

C White, Head of Music & Peer Reviewer