GSCE Edexcel Music - Analysis of Set Works

EDEXCEL Pearson GSCE Music – Component 3: Appraising (Set Works)

Included in this revision guide is the specification for the course, context, definitions and meanings. Included is analysis of harmony, tonality, texture, tempo, rhythm, melody, structure and instruments for each set work.

I achieved a Grade 7 at GSCE using these revision notes.

Set works:
Instrumental Music 1700–1820
• J S Bach: 3rd Movement from Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major
• L van Beethoven: 1st Movement from Piano Sonata no. 8 in C minor ‘Pathétique’
Vocal Music
• H Purcell: Music for a While
• Queen: Killer Queen (from the album ‘Sheer Heart Attack’)
Music for Stage and Screen
• S Schwartz: Defying Gravity (from the album of the cast recording of Wicked)
• J Williams: Main title/rebel blockade runner (from the soundtrack to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)
Fusions
• Afro Celt Sound System: Release (from the album ‘Volume 2: Release’)
• Esperanza Spalding: Samba Em Preludio (from the album ‘Esperanza’)