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Here is a list of some techiniques: 1) Using a secondary dominant to move to the dominant key 2)Augmented 6th 3)Diminished 7th - use one of the notes within the dominant 7th as a 'leading note' to a desired ...

At A-Level the examiners are looking for more than a description. They want to see that you truly understand and therefore look for an analysis. This involves identifying a key feature and then explaining th...

-The first note, C, is called the tonic . -The second note of the scale, D, is called the supertonic . -The third note of the scale, E, is called the mediant . -The fourth note of the scale, F, is called the...

The structure of most of the music on the A-level courses, and particularly that from before the modern period, falls into one of several categories. We'll look at them in turn, but it's worth noting right a...

There are many defining features of Baroque style, but perhaps the easiest way to recognise it is by listening to the instruments. The harpsichord was the main Baroque keyboard instrument, as the piano we kn...