WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Music Revision Guide Sample

5 INTRODUCTION How to use this revision guide This revision guide contains a range of features to help you learn and revise. Key terms provide de nitions of all the essential musical terminology you will be expected to know for assessment. Get the grade o ers suggestions on how to maximise marks. B K LINK Book link references relevant pages from the student book to make it easier for you to refer back to the student book for more in-depth information. Revision tip provides help and advice on ways to help you prepare for assessment. Remember highlights important things that you need to know. Activity 1.1 Activities suggested throughout the guide provide opportunities for you to practise applying your musical knowledge (AO3) and using your appraising skills to make evaluative and critical judgements about music (AO4). When you see this symbol it means that you need to look at the music extracts and answer the related questions. This symbol means you need to listen to the extracts, which are available online, and answer the linked questions. These looking and listening skills are really important skills that you need to practise. Wherever you see this symbol you can go to the accompanying website for this book (www.illuminate.digital/gcsemusicrevision ) and you will nd the associated musical extract or a link to the relevant online clips. You can access the book’s website with the following Username and Password: Username: Illuminatemusicrevise Password: ComposerRevise How can I revise for the Appraising examination? Your musical skills and understanding will build up throughout the course. However, there are things that must be learned, and it is always advisable not to leave things until the last minute. Make sure you learn the pitch names of all notes, the rhythmic note-values, the key signatures and time signatures, the terminology, and the musical signs. The detailed information that you will have been taught on the prepared extracts is a must to learn. Examination technique is the nal factor in ensuring success. Make sure that you complete plenty of practice questions in the style of the examination. Your teacher will go over examples in class with you, and outline hints and tips on the best way to answer. Many students will focus on what marks they achieve in such practice questions – but the really important thing to remember is to remain patient and concentrate when correcting them. If you score well, it is only too easy to quickly dismiss what was incorrect; the secret is to fully appreciate why something was marked as being wrong ... and what observations or details you should have included to get a better result. What can I do to help myself? • Broaden your knowledge and understanding by listening to a wide variety of music linked to the areas of study. • Visit relevant websites that will support your understanding further. • Use speci c subject vocabulary to ensure your use of terminology is accurate. • Completing typical examination questions will improve your skills as you become ever more familiar with what is required. • When composing, work regularly and steadily on your ideas, plan the content carefully and be prepared to accept constructive advice from your teacher. • Be organised! • Set challenges and targets for yourself; make sure that you know what is expected of you and work diligently to reach your potential. • In terms of the performing – practise, practise, practise! Embrace the challenge of performing in front of others and with others to improve your con dence. Good luck! INTRODUCTION