Publisher's Synopsis
This book is designed for use both in the classroom and for private study to help students satisfy assessment criteria to the best of their ability. Helpful notes provide a step-by-step guide to arranging, composing and improvising, and useful stimuli and supporting examples on the CD help to channel ideas and improve composition.Material required for the listening exam is also covered in depth, with accompanying audio examples to help students to identify music styles and key features with confidence in their exam. In addition, a comprehensive glossary of musical terminology, an instrument file and key advice on performance ensures students will find this an invaluable resource throughout the course and in the approach to exams.ContentsIntroductionThe ElementsThis Book & CDAssessmentPerformingSolo PerformingGroup PerformingInventingIntroduction1. Pentatonic2. Blues3. Arrange4. Ostinato5. Improvise6. WordsWriting it downListeningIntroductionMusic of ScotlandRagtime - Concepts at WorkThe VoiceMusic of the 20th CenturyShape and FormInstrument FileGlossary of ConceptsList of CD Tracks.
