1. Some revision techniques for Music:
Practicing
Split your piece into small chunks – Don’t play through the whole piece and ignore difficult passages.
Work with a metronome and build up the speed over time.
Identify one technique at a time – don’t try to do too much.
Be consistent – it won’t happen in one session, practice regularly/daily.
Communicate effectively with your ensemble
Set a clear focus for each session ‘Today I want to be able to perform bar 4-5 in tempo.’
Some revision techniques for Music:
Mind maps or spider diagrams:
Key question, exam question or a key topic in the centre;
Subtopics or subheadings;
Add key pieces of information;
Develop some of your points;
Add symbols or images;
Use different coloured pens or highlight different points;
Use different sized pieces of paper.

2. Revision techniques for Music:
Drawing memory anchors or picture based notes in your musical anthology:
Combination of key words, bar numbers;
Take away notes and study the score;
Use the blank score to complete your essay or to compile your points.
Listening;
BBC Bitesize
Listening Resource
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WIDER LISTENING
Listening to different composers will train your ears in listening for key features.
Revision techniques for Music:
Revision cards:
A5 or A6;
Key questions, headings or subheadings on each one and key information;
Lots of cards with different information, answering one question;
Move them around or stick them down on larger pieces or paper or around your room with blue tack.