David Bowman/Paul Terry: Edexcel A2 Music Study Guide - 3rd Edition
Product Code: RHG305

For first teaching in September 2009 and examination in 2010 onwards

Discover how to study music to the depth required for A2 and learn the type of responses the examiners will look for.

This guide can be used throughout the Edexcel A2 Music course as an effective supplement to schoolwork. It is designed to be interactive, with plenty of space for you to add your own margin notes and regular questions to help you check that you have understood what you have read.

Using this guide will help you focus on what is important in each unit of your A2 Music course for a better grade in the exam.

The detailed information on the Areas of Study is written by experts in a clear and approachable style. The special focus works and continuity and change topics for 2010 and 2012 are analysed closely, providing a clear and concise outline of the context of each of the specified works together with their key features.

Key features:

• Sections on performing, developing music ideas, listening and understanding, specialist options, performing and composing, and analysing music.
• Guidance on essay writing including sample essays.
• Summarised exam specifications to facilitate study planning.
• Numerous music example illustrations to aid explanation of the concepts encountered in the music.
• Sample questions at the end of each section providing exam practice as the final weeks approach.