This resource practises identifying melody and accompaniment in the Area of Study One set works (Bach and Beethoven). It consists of six pages: four pages of questions and two answer-sheets. I have produced a set of resources based on the technique of ‘over-learning’ which is a method intended to strengthen and consolidate the mental models in long term memory as advocated by Bjork (2011). I have analysed the two specimen papers published by Edexcel, in conjunction with the Specification. By identifying and understanding the requirements of these specimen papers, I am able to be confident that these resources will prepare the students for the examination. Notes about the resources The resources can be used as formative assessments. The expectation is that students will get all of the questions right because the aim is for teachers to teach to mastery. If they do not score highly then the concept should be revisited immediately to address any misconceptions. This method helps a student to ‘build a firm long-term memory of the concept being taught’ (Christodoulou, 2016). Please read ‘The philosophy behind my resources’ for more information. Please see the file ‘List of Resources’ to establish what is available.

Students should read page 79 in the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Music Student Book and then answer the questions (with the book closed). A good ‘end of topic’ test to ensure that students have learned the basics about this Set Work. This resource comprises one page of questions and one page of answers. See also ‘Getting Started’, ‘Tonality and Key 1’ and ‘Melody and Accompaniment’. Please follow me to receive any updates free of charge. If you require any additional materials to help you deliver this resource, please ask: Olivia@sparkhall.org.uk

A resource for learning about an Area of Study 5 Programme Music piece: ‘A Faust Symphony’ by Liszt.

An end of topic test on Purcell ‘Music for a while’. One page of questions accompanied by a one-page answer sheet for teachers. Please see my other end-of-topic tests for Areas of Study One and Two.

Fully updated for examination in 2022 onwards. Now with separate ‘student’ and ‘answer’ booklets (two, separate files). This six-page resource requires the student to have access to the Rhinegold Study Guide and the A Level Anthology of Music. Students undertake a variety of exercises including comprehension questions, listening, essay practice and note-making. Other music examples are provided. An answer sheet is provided for the teacher. Please also see ‘Bach Cantata Reading’ for context and more other music examples. Also included: Bach Cantata Reading. This extensive resource (5 pages) provides ample ‘other music’ examples using Bach Cantata BWV48 ‘Ich Elender Mensch’ from the old A Level syllabus. There is plenty of differentiation enabling you to pick-and-choose how much each student tackles. The score is in the old (2001-2016) Edexcel Anthology or available for free from imslp.com. One exercise requires the students to read a few pages in Baroque Music by Palisca. If you require any additional materials to help you deliver this resource, please send me a message. A 3-page answer booklet is also included.

Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcast 6 John Williams Main Title Rebel Blockade Runner from Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcasts. Podcasts on the Edexcel Music GCSE Set Works. Podcast 1 (Bach) is free; the remaining Podcasts cost £2 each. You can buy them all as a bundle for £7.50 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-music-gcse-9-1-podcasts-1-8-12108144