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Melody, Metre and Texture - Revision Questions The GCSE Music course includes many terms that students need to know, and be able to identify, but which aren’t regularly covered by many of the styles of music studied. This revision resource brings together many of the key musical terms from these three areas of GCSE Music: Melody Metre Texture There are 20 questions, totalling 60 marks. The assessment comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 40 minutes: just press play! Perfect for a revision lesson, or as homework, or to set for some students when you need to speak to others individually. The extracts feature a wide range of music by Toots Thielemans, Norah Jones, Don Ellis, Fauré, John Tavener, Nancy Sinatra, Schubert, and many more. The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus the questions and mark scheme separately, in case you want to set it remotely. Please have a look at my shop for a wide variety of resources to support the GCSE course. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ NB This resource was originally written to support the Eduqas GCSE course, and is the same as the one with “Eduqas” in the title in the TES shop.

Musical Styles – Tonality – Tempo – Rhythm – Dynamics The GCSE Music Specification includes many terms that students need to know, and be able to identify, but which aren’t covered by many of the styles of music studied. Many students struggle with recognising musical elements on a printed score, so this resource comprises 20 short extracts of music, 17 of which have skeleton scores, as in the exam. Each extract has four questions attached, covering the terms associated with: Musical Styles Tonality Tempo Rhythm Dynamics The extracts cover a wide range of music, featuring music from the likes of Abba, Count Basie, Anthrax, Tupac, Berlioz, Whitney Houston, Al Green, JS Bach, Pluto Shervington, Sting, and Dame Judi Dench! The resource comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 37’, either as one file or 20 separate files: perfect for a revision lesson, or as homework. The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus the PDF question paper and mark scheme separately, in case you want to set it remotely. Please have a look at my shop for a wide variety of resources to support the GCSE Music course. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

OCR GCSE MUSIC - PRACTICE / MOCK EXAM PAPER UPDATE (June 2022): the YouTube audio for Q3 has been removed from YouTube for licensing reasons beyond the author’s control. Please contact the author (email address in the PDF) for a quick and easy solution to this problem. This is a full practice paper for OCR GCSE Music, perfect for a mock exam, or just extra exam practice. In the wake of the announcement on 7th February 2022, that there would be questions on: AoS2: The Concerto Through Time • The Classical Concerto • The Romantic Concerto AoS3: Rhythms of the World • India and Punjab • Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East AoS4: Film Music • Music that has been composed specifically for a film (extended response) • Music that has been composed specifically for a film AoS5: Conventions of Pop • Rock 'n’ Roll of the 1950s and 1960s • Pop Ballads of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s (part extended response) …this paper covers all those areas. The document comes complete with: YouTube links with exact timings for all musical examples Full and detailed mark scheme A 24-page mock paper, perfect for printing on five double-sided A3 sheets. UPDATE (June 2022): the YouTube audio for Q3 has been removed from YouTube for licensing reasons beyond the author’s control. Please contact the author (email address in the PDF) for a solution to this problem.

OCR GCSE MUSIC - PRACTICE / MOCK EXAM PAPER / FOCUS ON SCORES This is a full practice paper for OCR GCSE Music, perfect for a mock exam, or just extra exam practice. The main difference is that every question has a score, to focus on questions using notation, which can be an area of weakness for some students. The exam lasts c1h15’. Taking into account the topics that have come up in recent years, this exam covers the following: AoS2: The Concerto Through Time • Classical Concerto • Romantic Concerto AoS3: Rhythms of the World • Calypso • Eastern Mediterranean AoS4: Film Music • Music that has been composed specifically for a film (x2) AoS5: Conventions of Pop • Rock Anthems • Solo Artists The exam includes music by Vaughan Williams, Dionne Warwick, Duke of Iron, Henry Mancini, Sparks, and more! The document comes complete with: • YouTube links with exact timings for all musical examples • Full and detailed mark scheme • An 18-page mock paper, perfect for printing on five double-sided A3 sheets. A free, fully edited, timed, voiced mp3 to accompany this exam is available directly from the author. Please visit my shop to see other resources, including OCR GCSE Music Papers A, B and C, and Dictation Practice Questions. /teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

A 1-page Knowledge Organiser for Solo & Chorus 3 (and 4) of Africa by Toto. In full colour and black and white. Knowledge organiser for Verse 2 and Chorus 2 is here: /teaching-resource/resource-12812461 Please see my TES shop for numerous other Africa resources. Thank you!

Performance Techniques, Articulation, Technology Questions For GCSE Music, there are many terms that students need to know, and be able to identify aurally, but which aren’t regularly covered by many of the styles of music studied. This revision resource brings together many of the key musical terms from three areas of GCSE Music: Performance Techniques (eg pizzicato, arco, distortion, glissando) Articulation (eg staccato, legato) Technology (eg reverb, panning, sample) There are 17 questions, totalling 50 marks. The assessment comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 37 minutes: perfect for a revision lesson, or as homework. The extracts are (almost!) all from Popular Music, and feature a range of music by Buddy Holly, Primus, Maria Muldaur, Extreme, Nitro, Queen and Bon Jovi, plus more. The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus the questions and mark scheme separately, in case you want to set it remotely. Please have a look at my shop for a wide variety of resources to support the GCSE course. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ NB This resource was originally written to support the Eduqas GCSE course, and is the same as the one with “Eduqas” in the title in the TES shop.

OCR GCSE MUSIC - PRACTICE / MOCK EXAM PAPER This is a full practice paper for OCR GCSE Music, perfect for a mock exam, or just extra exam practice. The exam lasts 1h15’. Taking into account the topics that have come up in recent years, this exam covers the following: AoS2: The Concerto Through Time Baroque Concerto Romantic Concerto AoS3: Rhythms of the World Samba Calypso (extended response) AoS4: Film Music Music that has been composed as a soundtrack for a video game Music that has been composed specifically for a film AoS5: Conventions of Pop Ballads of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s (part extended response) Rock ’n’ Roll of the 1950s and 1960s The exam includes music by Elgar, Dolly Parton, Winifred Phillips, Erich Korngold, The King, Leopold Mozart, and more! The document comes complete with: YouTube links with exact timings for all musical examples Full and detailed mark scheme An 18-page mock paper, perfect for printing on five double-sided A3 sheets. A free, fully edited, timed, voiced mp3 to accompany this exam is available directly from the author. Please visit my shop to see other resources, including OCR GCSE Music Papers A and B, and Dictation Practice Questions.

A 1-page Knowledge Organiser for Verse 2 and Chorus 2 of Africa by Toto. In colour and black & white. Knowledge organiser for the Instrumental Solo and Chorus 3 is here: /teaching-resource/-12812458 Please see my shop for other Africa resources, including analyses and sample tests. Thanks!

Melody, Metre and Texture Revision Questions Appendix C of the Eduqas GCSE Music Spec includes many terms that students need to know, and be able to identify, but which aren’t covered by many of the styles of music studied. This revision resource brings together every word (apart from “leitmotif” and “thematic”, for obvious reasons!) from three of the sub-menus: Melody Metre Texture There are 20 questions, totalling 60 marks. The assessment comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 40 minutes: just press play! Perfect for a revision lesson, or as homework, or to set for some students when you need to speak to others individually. Nearly all of the extracts are from Area of Study 2: Music for Ensemble, and feature a range of music by Toots Thielemans, Norah Jones, Don Ellis, Fauré, John Tavener, Nancy Sinatra, Schubert, and many more. The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus the questions and mark scheme separately, in case you want to set it remotely. Please have a look at my shop for a wide variety of resources to support the Eduqas GCSE course. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

**OCR GCSE MUSIC - PRACTICE / MOCK EXAM PAPER ** This is a full practice paper for OCR GCSE Music, perfect for a mock exam, or just extra exam practice. Taking into account the topics that have come up in recent years, this exam covers the following: AoS2: The Concerto Through Time The Baroque Solo Concerto The Baroque Concerto Grosso AoS3: Rhythms of the World Indian Classical Music Israeli Folk Dance AoS4: Film Music Music that has been composed as a soundtrack for a video game (extended response) Music that has been composed specifically for a film AoS5: Conventions of Pop Rock Anthems of the 1970s and 1980s (part extended response) Solo Artists from 1990 to the present day The exam includes music by JS Bach, Rachel Portman, Gurdev Singh, Taylor Swift, Grant Kirkhope, and more! The document comes complete with: YouTube links with exact timings for all musical examples Full and detailed mark scheme A 16-page mock paper, perfect for printing on four double-sided A3 sheets. A full edited, timed, voiced mp3 to accompany this exam is available directly from the author. Please visit my shop to see other resources, including OCR GCSE Music Paper A, and Dictation Practice Questions.

Performance Techniques, Articulation, Technology Questions Appendix C of the Eduqas GCSE Music Spec includes many terms that students need to know, and be able to identify, but which aren’t covered by many of the styles of music studied. This revision resource brings together every word (apart from “divisi”, for obvious reasons!) from three of the sub-menus: Performance Techniques Articulation Technology There are 17 questions, totalling 50 marks. The assessment comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 37 minutes: perfect for a revision lesson, or as homework. All (but one!) of the extracts are from Area of Study 4: Popular Music, and feature a range of music by Buddy Holly, Primus, Maria Muldaur, Extreme, Nitro, Queen and Bon Jovi, plus more. The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus the questions and mark scheme separately, in case you want to set it remotely. Please have a look at my shop for a wide variety of resources to support the Eduqas GCSE course. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

EDUQAS A LEVEL MUSIC - JAZZ: BEBOP PRACTICE LISTENING TESTS On 7th February 2022, it was announced that students studying AoS D: Jazz would be tested on Bebop and Cool Jazz. Bebop is arguably the most difficult of the Jazz styles for students and teachers to engage with and analyse by ear, and the one for which there are fewest resources. As a Jazz nerd (and BBC Radio 2 and 3 Jazz producer), as well as classroom teacher, I’m pleased to present these sample questions, focussing on Bebop, using recordings by: Charlie Parker Miles Davis Red Norvo Claude Thornhill There are three sample Question 5s, and two sample Question 6s (comparison between two recordings). The document comes complete with: YouTube links with exact timings for all musical examples Full and detailed mark scheme Please look out for my other Jazz resources, including “Ten Sample Assessments” and “Ten MORE Sample Assessments”, covering all the areas of Jazz in the specification. Updated version of the document uploaded on 1st April 2022. Thank you!

Ten MORE Sample Assessments for the Eduqas A Level Area of Study D. Following the popularity of the initial Ten Sample Jazz Assessments, here are ten more, covering all areas of Jazz: Five Question 5s (10-mark) Five Question 6s (20-mark) Full mark schemes, and YouTube links with timings. Written by BBC Radio 2 Jazz producer, and BBC Radio 3 Classical producer, and teacher. Please also see the resource “JAZZ - Ten Sample Jazz Assessments”.

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC - QUARTER EXAM 1 Four exam-style questions, one from each Area of Study. Each question is 6 marks, rather than the usual 12. Includes a 3-mark dictation question. Pack contains full PDF, plus separate question paper and mark scheme, in case you want to set it for homework or revision. These are perfect for last-minute revision, in the classroom or for private study. Extracts by Schubert, Doc Severinsen, Michel Legrand, and Chicago. Questions written by a highly-experienced classroom teacher, examiner, and BBC Radio Classical and Jazz producer. Contains link to free timed, edited, audio. NB This paper is also for sale as part of the pack of four. Please look at my shop for other Eduqas GCSE Music resources: /teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

EDUQAS A LEVEL MUSIC - JAZZ: COOL JAZZ PRACTICE LISTENING TESTS On 7th February 2022, it was announced that students studying AoS D: Jazz would be tested on Bebop and Cool Jazz. The term ‘Cool Jazz’ covers a wide range of music, and there is plenty that can be asked of students, but surprisingly few good quality resources. As a Jazz nerd (and BBC Radio 2 and 3 Jazz producer), as well as classroom teacher, I’m pleased to present these sample questions, focussing on Cool Jazz, using recordings by: The Modern Jazz Quartet Miles Davis Frank Rosolino Sextet Chet Baker Art Blakey Lambert, Hendricks and Ross There are three sample Question 5s, and two sample Question 6s (comparison between two recordings), including a vocal question. The document comes complete with: YouTube links with exact timings for all musical examples Full and detailed mark scheme Please look out for my other Jazz resources, including “Ten Sample Assessments” and “Ten MORE Sample Assessments”, covering all the areas of Jazz in the specification, plus the sample Bebop Questions. Thank you! This resource was updated on 4th May 2022.

Ten Jazz listening questions for A Level students, focussing on wider (previously unheard) listening. Five 10-mark questions, and five 20-mark questions, including a comparison and essay. Complete with full Mark Schemes, YouTube links, and timings. Please also look out for the “A Level Music - Jazz - Ten MORE Sample Questions” document, on TES. These tests are the same as those in the “Eduqas A Level Music AoS4 Jazz: Ten Sample Listening Questions” document, and therefore follow Eduqas-style questions. Following feedback from teachers teaching other syllabi, I’ve re-published them as general wider listening tests for A Level students. Written by a BBC Radio 2 and 3 Jazz producer, and teacher (and Jazz nerd).

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC - QUARTER EXAM 2 Four exam-style questions, one from each Area of Study. Each question is 6 marks, rather than the usual 12. Includes a 3-mark dictation question. Pack contains full PDF, plus separate question paper and mark scheme, in case you want to set it for homework or revision. These are perfect for last-minute revision, in the classroom or for private study. Extracts by Bizet, Sarah Vaughan, Harry Connick Jr, and Led Zeppelin. Questions written by a highly-experienced classroom teacher, examiner, and BBC Radio Classical and Jazz producer. Contains link to free timed, edited, audio. NB This paper is also for sale as part of the pack of four. Please look at my shop for other Eduqas GCSE Music resources: /teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC - QUARTER EXAM 4 Four exam-style questions, one from each Area of Study. Each question is 6 marks, rather than the usual 12. Pack contains full PDF, plus separate question paper and mark scheme, in case you want to set it for homework or revision. These are perfect for last-minute revision, in the classroom or for private study. Includes a 3-mark dictation question, and a comparison question. Extracts by Sibelius, Moondog, Keith Hopwood & Malcolm Rowe, and Prince. Questions written by a highly-experienced classroom teacher, examiner, and BBC Radio Classical and Jazz producer. Contains link to free timed, edited, audio. NB This paper is also for sale as part of the pack of four. Please look at my shop for other Eduqas GCSE Music resources: /teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC - QUARTER EXAM 3 Four exam-style questions, one from each Area of Study. Each question is 6 marks, rather than the usual 12. Includes an essay / long-answer question (Q3), and a 3-mark dictation question. Pack contains full PDF, plus separate question paper and mark scheme, in case you want to set it for homework or revision. These are perfect for last-minute revision, in the classroom or for private study. Extracts by Wagner, Sarah Brightman, Monty Norman, and The Doobie Brothers. Questions written by a highly-experienced classroom teacher, examiner, and BBC Radio Classical and Jazz producer. Contains link to free timed, edited, audio. NB This paper is also for sale as part of the pack of four. Please look at my shop for other Eduqas GCSE Music resources: /teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ