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IMPORTANT NOTICE - EDEXCEL `A2` - Bach chorale harmony - due to syllabus changes, Edexcel users of "COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART II" should use the OCR exercises for Bach chorale harmony. 

 

Here are some specimen pages from "COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART I"

This covers most aspects of the composing techniques components for the EDEXCEL and OCR `AS` exams. (EDEXCEL Unit 2 part 1 and OCR Unit 2551 Section A and Section B: Lead Sheets.)

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comp1-1.jpg (85268 bytes)   There are 45 tracks on the CD, illustrating the range of composing styles as specified in the AS syllabuses. There are also ten graded exercises in each style for students to complete.

comp1-2.jpg (147232 bytes)   A student exercise from the `Baroque Counterpoint` section.

comp1-3.jpg (148850 bytes)  Early exercises from the `Minimalism` section.

comp1-4.jpg (159401 bytes)  Cadence and approach chords for `Bach Chorale` harmony.

comp1-5.jpg (138699 bytes)  A `Renaissance Counterpoint` exercise.

comp1-6.jpg (160245 bytes)  Two CD extracts from the `Serialism` section.

comp1-7.jpg (127683 bytes)  Two exercises in `Extended Instrumental Techniques`.

comp1-8.jpg (181324 bytes)  A CD extract from the OCR (17th / 18 century) `Tonal Harmony` section.

comp1-9.jpg (166818 bytes)  Two exercises from the composite `Popular Song / (20th century) Tonal Harmony / Lead Sheet` section, covering aspects of both EDEXCEL and OCR syllabuses.

"COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART I" CD plus 98 page booklet (wire spiral bound and covered) . . £17.95 (plus postage).

Additional copies of booklet only, for use as student workbooks . . £5.95 (plus postage).

Post or fax your order using an official school order form (or school stationery) to the address / fax number on the HOME page. Advance orders for products not yet in print will be despatched as soon as possible. All goods will be invoiced on despatch.

Here are some specimen pages from "COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART II" 

This covers most aspects of the composing techniques components for the EDEXCEL and OCR `A2` exams. (EDEXCEL Unit 5 part 1 and OCR Unit 2554 Section B: Stylistic Techniques.)

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comp2_-_leader.jpg (78838 bytes) All aspects of both EDEXCEL and OCR composing techniques requirements are covered.

NB - EDEXCEL users - the illustrative CD tracks and scores are as previously published in "COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART I". If you do not have this publication, fill in the form enclosed with "COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART II" and you will be sent the CD plus relevant scores at cost.

comp2_-_page_14.jpg (151926 bytes) Two student exercise from the EDEXCEL `Minimalism` section.

comp2_-_page_22.jpg (151104 bytes) Two student exercises in EDEXCEL `Chorale` format - each chorale exercise has an accompanying `tip`.

comp2_-_page_31.jpg (156130 bytes) The first two exercises in the EDEXCEL `Renaissance Counterpoint` section. Exercises are graded in difficulty, leading up to the required standard.

comp2_-_page_43.jpg (185630 bytes) EDEXCEL exercises in `Serialism`.

comp2_-_page_56.jpg (152383 bytes) The fifth illustrative example and first student exercise from the OCR `Baroque Two-part Counterpoint` section.

comp2_-_page_73.jpg (166699 bytes) Student exercises in OCR `Chorale` format, with associated `tips`.

comp2_-_page_94.jpg (175120 bytes) comp2_-_page_95.jpg (177630 bytes) The first two student exercises in the OCR `Romantic Keyboard Accompaniment` section. Early exercises provide extra help and guidance for students and can be tackled at the beginning of the `A2` course.

comp2_-_page_106.jpg (169454 bytes) OCR `Musical Theatre` exercises - 1930s Broadway style. A wide range of musical styles is covered in this section. (NB - the exercises in this category are presented in chronological order, not in order of difficulty.)

"COMPOSING TECHNIQUES - PART II" CD plus 112 page booklet (wire spiral bound and covered) . . £17.95 (plus postage).

Additional copies of booklet only, for use as student workbooks . . £5.95 (plus postage).

Post or fax your order using an official school order form (or school stationery) to the address / fax number on the HOME page. Advance orders for products not yet in print will be despatched as soon as possible. All goods will be invoiced on despatch.