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In many ways, the contextual analysis of a set work is considered secondary up until A-level, in favour of the analysis of technique and style. Upon the inclusion of "contextual understanding"* ...

The safest way to enter into an A-Level music exam is less about 'knowing' your set works off-by-heart but instead about being aware of the 'key points' and overall struc...

There were several key differences between the Classical and romantic era’s in relation to piano music. In the progression of the two era’s there was a marked change in the stylistic elements of the music...

The circle of fifths is an expression used to describe the relationship between the twelve chromatic notes of the musical scale (A-G with sharps and flats in between). By using the circle of fifths, you c...

The Baroque period was between the years 1600 and 1750. Key features included small orchestras, with often a focus on the harpsichord or string instruments, and often polyphonic textures. Example composer...