Music study guides

A complete overview of the Composing component (Component 2) for Eduqas A-Level Music. Explains the requirements under Option A and Option B, the set brief, the Western Classical Tradition brief, the free composition, the compositional techniques that develop ideas, and how to notate and submit the folio. Always confirm current briefs with your centre.

A complete overview of musical elements and analysis for Eduqas A-Level Music. Explains the elements toolkit, the method for unprepared listening and comparison questions, the extended essay and evaluation, and dictation and score reading, the listening skills that run across every section of the Component 3 written exam.

A complete overview of the Musical Theatre area of study for Eduqas A-Level Music. Explains the development of the form, song types and the musical number, the musical language (melody, harmony, orchestration, word-setting), how song serves drama, and how to analyse and identify an unprepared extract in the Component 3 written exam.

A complete overview of the Performing component (Component 1) for Eduqas A-Level Music. Explains the requirements under Option A and Option B, the visiting-examiner assessment, the criteria (accuracy and technical control, interpretation and communication), and how to prepare and record the recital. Always confirm current requirements with your centre.

A complete overview of the Rock and Pop area of study for Eduqas A-Level Music. Explains the development of the style from the 1950s, song structures and form, harmony, melody and the riff, instruments and music technology, and how to analyse and identify an unprepared extract in the Component 3 written exam.

A complete overview of Area of Study A, The Western Classical Tradition and the symphony, for Eduqas A-Level Music. Explains the development of the symphony 1750 to 1900, the elements and orchestra you analyse, and the two set works (Haydn 104 and Mendelssohn 4), with the skeleton-score and essay skills the Component 3 written exam rewards.