Various elements of music feature in the two GCSE specimen papers published by Edexcel. I have analysed both papers and made a list of the elements covered. This two-page resource has boxes for the students to fill in so that they have all of the information they need at-a-glance.

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.

The Elements of Music - a two-page photocopiable resource. Students should fill in the boxes to aid revision for A Level Music OCR.

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