Years 12 and 13, AQA A-level Music
A-level guide
Every area of the A-level course in one place. Start with Bach chorales: a full guide to four-part harmony, a quick-reference rules sheet and the Chorale Checker.
Areas of the course
Year 13
Bach chorales
Harmonise chorale melodies in the style of J.S. Bach, and check your work.
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Year 12
Tonal harmony
Keys, chords, cadences and voice leading.
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Year 12
Baroque solo concerto
Ritornello form and the Baroque soloist.
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Year 12
Pop music
Analysing popular music from lead sheets and recordings.
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Year 12
Romantic piano music
Chromatic harmony and the Romantic piano repertoire.
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Year 13
Mozart opera
Character, drama and form in Mozart's operas.
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Year 13
Film music
How composers write for the screen.
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Years 12 and 13
Composing
Free composition and composing to a brief.
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Years 12 and 13
Performing
Preparing your recital.
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