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What structure should we use to answer an exam question?

Whilst there is no one way of answering a question, it is important that you hit the necessary criteria to reach the higher bands of the grading system. To do that, using a methodical structure such as a PEE...
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Describe the use of harmony and tonality to express a non-musical subject in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Use detailed examples from at the movement 'Spring', whilst making comparisons with other movements.

The opening of the Spring concerto depicts the arrival of this joyous season through the bright key of E major. The basso continuo plays a tonic pedal to reinforce tonic and dominant harmony, typical of the ...
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What is the chain rule? when do I have to use it?

The chain rule is the technique used for differentiation when the equation you're trying to differentiate contains a function of a function. Consider ln(x). You should know this differentiates to 1/x. If how...
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Solve the equation: 2x - 3 = 1/2

First, the denominator of the fraction is 2, so all the terms on both sides of the = have to be multiplied by 2: 4x - 6 = 1 Then you can simplify this by adding 6 to both sides: 4x = 7 And then divide both s...
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Expand this bracket: 2(3a + 5)

2(3a + 5) : First you have to multiply everything inside the bracket by the number outside the bracket: = 2 x 3a + 2 x 5 or = (2 x 3a) + (2 x 5) This can then be simplified to give the answer: (2 x 3a) = 6a ...
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