AS music study guide, AQA : with set work and areas of study for examinations from 2009 to 2011

There is advice on how to listen and what to listen for in Unit 1, Section A.

The information on the set works is written in an understandable style.

There is a detailed study of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, the Jupiter, movements 1 and 3, for Unit 1, Section B.

There are also clear, helpful introductions to the areas of study for Section C: Baroque choral music, Musicals 1940-1980, and British popular music from 1960, with plenty of exemplar material.

The test is illustrated throughout with helpfully annotated musical examples to aid explanations of the concepts encountered in the music.

Sample exam-style questions at the end of sections provide exam practice during the year.

The author offers some guidance for Unit 2, looking at what is involved in Brief A, compositional techniques, Brief B, free composition or pastiche, and Brief C, arranging.

Finally, there is a section of advice on what is required for Unit 3, interpreting musical ideas.

Using this guide will help you focus on what is important in each unit of your AS Music course.