CCEA GCSE Music MAD T-SHIRT Listening Booklet
MAD T-SHIRT Listening & Analysis Booklet (GCSE Music – CCEA/AQA friendly)
This student-friendly booklet teaches a clear method for answering GCSE Music listening questions using the MAD T-SHIRT framework:
Melody • Articulation • Dynamics ��� Tempo • Structure • Harmony • Instrumentation • Rhythm • Texture
Each section includes:
simple definitions in student language
key vocabulary + prompts (“Ask yourself…”)
exam-focused steps (how to turn listening into marks)
model exam sentences (high-quality examples)
“How to use MAD T-SHIRT in 60 seconds” method page
MAD T-SHIRT paragraph planner (Feature + Evidence + Effect writing frame)
Bonus support:
A QR code/link to a 35-minute YouTube listening + answer walkthrough is included (on the first page) to support independent study, revision, cover work, or flipped learning.
Perfect for:
GCSE revision and catch-up
building confident listening answers
independent study or cover lessons
supporting weaker writers with sentence structure
Format: PDF (print or digital)
Age range: 14–16 (GCSE)
