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MUSIC & DRAMA 

RESOURCE CATALOGUE 

SPRING | SUMMER EDITION 2012 

CAT06677 MRV Rhinegold Cat Spring 2012.indd 1 02/12/2011 11:40

Welcome… 

to the Spring/Summer 2012 Music and Drama Catalogue from Rhinegold Education. 

We constantly strive to produce the best resources for students and teachers, and this 

year has been no different! With new products and special offers we aim to provide 

everything needed to help students get the most out of their course, gain confi dence in 

the subject and achieve better grades. 

GCSE & A-LEVEL MUSIC GENERAL REFERENCE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY DRAMA 

All Rhinegold Study Guides, Listening Tests, Revision 

Guides and Workbooks are written by the top experts in 

music education: chief and principal examiners from the 

leading examination boards and senior music educators, 

all imparting a wealth of advice and support to ensure your 

students have a thorough grasp of the subject and are as 

well prepared as possible for the exams. 

Some of our books are now available to download as 

eBooks from Amazon. Look out for the icon 

throughout the catalogue. 

Ordering is easier than ever, with a pre-printed order form 

in the centre of the catalogue, ready for you to scan, post, 

or fax our way, and you can also order online or by phone. 

Don’t forget that all schools can receive 10% off every 

order*, plus free P&P!** And if you have any questions, 

do give us a call and we are always happy to help. 

We welcome any feedback about our existing products 

and suggestions for the future, so do feel free to email us 

at rhinegoldeducation@musicsales.co.uk and we would be 

pleased to hear from you. 

Best wishes for the school year ahead! 

The Rhinegold Education Team 

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Special thanks to our cover models 

Imogen, Lily, Duncan, Jasmine, Elliot and 

Wilf from Graveney School, London. 

Photographer Matthew Ward. 


Season Highlights 

Fire your passion for pop with a unique new book about the inner workings of the 

greatest songs and best performers; boost your confi dence in world music and learn how 

to play a variety of styles with your class; liven up your lessons with a book full of ideas 

for how to incorporate digital media and technology into your teaching; use our practical 

guide to setting up, rehearsing and arranging for music ensembles; and encourage 

independent sight reading practice with our new piano series! 

Understanding Popular Music 

Contents 

2 New Titles 

6 Sight Reading Success 

7 Key Stage 2 & 3 

8 GCSE Music – EDEXCEL 

10 GCSE Music – AQA 

NEW 

p2 

Piano sight reading 

grades 1-5 

RHINEGOLD EDUCATION MUSIC & DRAMA RESOURCE CATALOGUE 2012 

The Teacher’s 

Guide to World Music Teach and Play 

NEW 

p2 

Digital Media 

in the Music 

Classroom 

11 GCSE Music – OCR 

12 A-Level Music – EDEXCEL 

14 A-Level Music – AQA 

16 A-Level Music – OCR 

18 GCSE and A-Level – Workbooks 

NEW 

p2 

How to Create 

a Successful 

Music 

Ensemble 

20 Music Technology 

22 Drama 

23 General Reference 

25 Guide to Using iTunes 

centre pages Order Form 


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New Titles… 

The Teacher’s Guide 

to World Music 

Authors Richard Knight & Conor Doherty 

A must-have resource for anyone teaching world music 

in the classroom. Full of practical advice and ideas, 

presented in a straightforward manner, this book will help 

you and your students to get into world music. It includes: 

Advice on how to fi nd the best resources and instruments, 

how to create successful lessons and cross-curricular projects, 

and how to engage your whole school through world music 

A variety of short projects, from West-African drumming and samba 

to gamelan and Celtic music. Each topic presents succinct background 

and contextual information, a variety of composing, performing and 

listening ideas, and a selection of useful resources. 

Teach and Play 

Author Mike Simpson 

Inspire your students to make some noise with world music! 

This exciting new series of blended print and DVD resources will 

provide you with all the material you need to successfully teach 

African drumming, samba, Balinese gamelan or steel pans to a class 

of any level, using the instruments you already have if authentic 

ones aren’t available. 

Six fun and varied pieces to learn, with differentiated parts 

Background information about the music, instruments and culture 

A selection of cross-curricular extension activities 

Advice on how to teach the music aurally to a whole-class ensemble, 

and how to substitute ‘classroom’ instruments where necessary 

A DVD that contains over 50 clips of the author 

and a student ensemble demonstrating the 

techniques, patterns and pieces in the book. 

All of the material has been 

thoroughly road-tested by our 

expert author from world-music 

specialists Inspire-works, who 

deliver world-music workshops 

to around 40,000 students 

each year. 

easy ordering online www.musicroom.com/rhinegold 

COMING 

SOON 

The Teacher’s Guide to 

World Music 

£12.95 CODE RHG416 ISBN: 9781907447150 

Teach and Play African 

Drumming 

£29.95 CODE RHG412 ISBN: 9781780382685 

Teach and Play Samba 

£29.95 CODE RHG413 ISBN: 9781780382692 

Teach and Play Steel Pans 

£29.95 CODE RHG414 ISBN: 9781780382708 

Teach and Play Balinese Gamelan 

£29.95 CODE RHG415 ISBN: 9781780382715 



Author David Ventura 


Fire your passion for pop with our brand new book, Understanding Popular Music. 

The book tells the story of popular music through a study of the key themes of style, performers and 

instruments. These themes are woven into an integrated account of the history of pop, rock, soul, 

electronic and dance forms since 1950, right up to the present day, with practical examples from the 

hit songs of each decade. An accessible and invaluable reference resource for students and teachers 

of any course that includes popular music, it will aid understanding of the numerous elements that 

characterise popular music styles. 

To bring the book to life, YouTube, Spotify and iTunes playlists have been collated to make it easy for 

readers to fi nd the songs discussed in the book, and track timings help the reader follow the analysis. 

In addition, we have created a number of audio fi les demonstrating techniques and sounds – these will 

be free to access on the book’s companion website. 


£14.95 CODE RHG401 ISBN: 9781780382494 

Download FREE TEACHER NOTES from our 

expert author, illustrating how the book can 

help GCSE, A level and BTEC students with the 

popular music requirements of the specifi cations. 

Available from www.musicroom.com/rhg401, or 

email rhinegoldeducation@musicsales.co.uk. 

customer orderline 01284 773666 fax 01284 702592 email info@musicroom.com post order form in centre pages 


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New Titles… 

Digital Media in the 

Music Classroom 

Author James Cross 

Digital media is an increasingly important part of a 

teacher’s arsenal to excite and engage students in music 

lessons. This book presents a wide variety of practical, 

creative ideas and activities that you can dip in and out of 

to spice up your lessons. 

It will help you to make the most of: 

Mobile phones and tablets 

Interactive whiteboards 

Video cameras and other recording devices 

Websites such as YouTube and NUMU 

The book also includes advice on issues such as e-safety, 

student behaviour and developing a digital media school 

policy. It has been written by an experienced secondary 

music teacher who is an e-learning consultant for a number 

of schools in Sheffi eld. 

How to Create a Successful 

Music Ensemble 

Author Patrick Gazard 

Here, for the fi rst time, is the defi nitive practical guide to 

setting up a choral or instrumental ensemble and running it 

effectively. 

Aimed at experienced solo musicians, it illustrates how to 

harness individual skills and build an exciting and creative 

group dynamic. Every aspect of performing together is 

covered, from choosing repertoire and arranging the music 

to devising innovative rehearsal techniques, all leading to 

that successful fi nal performance. 

Both a step-by-step ‘how to’ book, and a comprehensive 

reference resource, How To Create a Successful Music 

Ensemble features the insights of several experienced 

musical directors and also covers topics like practicalities, 

publicity and conducting techniques. 

With illuminating real-life case studies throughout, this book 

is the ultimate guide to every practical and artistic aspect of 

creating and maintaining one of music’s most rewarding 

collaborative forms. 


COMING 

SOON 

COMING 

SOON 

Digital Media in the 

Music Classroom 

£9.95 CODE RHG404 ISBN: 9781780382500 

How to Create a Successful 

Music Ensemble 

£9.95 CODE RHG403 ISBN: 9781780382463 


Introduction to Opera 

Author Paul Terry 

An accessible, engaging introduction to opera for both 

students and the general reader, this book endeavours to 

open up the art form to new audiences. Of interest to both 

music and drama students, it includes: 

A brief guide to the history and development of opera 

A more in-depth look at key works that are relevant to some 

exam syllabuses 

An overview of the lifecycle of an opera, from commissioning 

and writing right through to the performance 

Behind-the-scenes information on how an opera is put together 

and staged 

Insights into areas such as set design, costumes, lighting and 

technical effects 

What to expect when you go to the opera. 

Careers in Music 

Editor Sara Peacock 

Musicians often seek jobs in performing or teaching, but 

there is a wealth of other exciting vocational opportunities 

in the music industry. This book explores the varied roles 

and routes to a career in music, and offers insights into how 

different skills and personalities suit different types of role. 

Compiled in association with the Brighton Institute of 

Modern Music (BIMM), the book features real-life case 

studies from high profi le people across a range of industries, 

providing advice on fi nding the right openings and 

progressing in your chosen fi eld. 

Editor: 

Sara Peacock 

Consultant: 

Mel Thornton, Head of Work Based Learning, BIMM 

RHINEGOLD EDUCATION MUSIC & DRAMA RESOURCE CATALOGUE 2012 5 

COMING 

SOON 

COMING 

SOON 

Introduction to Opera 

£9.95 CODE RHG405 ISBN: 9781780382470 

Careers in Music 

£9.95 CODE RHG402 ISBN: 9781780382456 



Photo: Robert Workman

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Sight Reading Success 

Piano Grades 1-5 

Sight Reading Success 

Piano Grades 1-5 

Authors Malcolm Riley & Paul Terry 

SEE 

p23 

Each book in this exciting new series contains expert 

advice and a series of practice tests that will help your 

students to tackle the sight reading element of their 

piano exams with confi dence. Uniquely, each book is 

accompanied by a CD, providing guidance through 

each test and demonstrating how it should sound. 

The books are ideal for independent use by students 

of all ages. Written by experienced examiners and 

teachers, the series accurately refl ects the style of 

the revised ABRSM tests. 

Sight Reading Success: Piano Grade 1 

£4.50 CODE RHG525 ISBN: 9781780381183 


£4.75 CODE RHG526 ISBN: 9781780381190 


£5.00 CODE RHG527 ISBN: 9781780381206 


NEW 


£5.25 CODE RHG528 ISBN: 9781780381213 


£5.50 CODE RHG529 ISBN: 9781780381220 


Key Stage 2 & 3 

You can teach Primary Music 

Author Patrick Gazard 

You can teach Primary Music is a must-have resource for all who deliver music 

in the primary classroom. Whatever challenges are being faced, there is a relevant 

chapter here to dip into for help. Full of practical advice, and presented in a simple 

manner that requires no previous musical experience, You can teach Primary 

Music will transform your teaching! 

“ Patrick Gazard’s consistently positive and practical 

approach will encourage the least confi dent of 

teachers to have a go while also providing ongoing 

support to the more experienced” Lis McCullough, former 

chair of the National Association of Music Educators 

Listening Tests for KS3 

Books 1 & 2 

Authors Jim Harrison & Kate Laurence 

You can teach Primary Music 

£9.95 CODE RHG417 ISBN: 9781907447044 

Built around the National Curriculum and covering a wide variety 

of genres, these books will complement your students’ work in 

the classroom and help those planning to go on to study GCSE 

Music. These books also include all the audio samples you need 

and photocopiable worksheets for the whole class: everything 

you need! 

The two books are organised into fi ve sections and contain 

numerous tests in: 

Western classical music 

Jazz and blues 

Music for stage and screen 

World music 

Popular music 


Listening Tests 

for KS3 Book 1 

£19.95 CODE RHG520 

ISBN: 9781904226796 

Listening Tests 

for KS3 Book 2 

£22.95 CODE RHG521 

ISBN: 9781906178222 



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Edexcel GCSE Exam Pack 

Buy the Study Guide, 

Listening Tests and 

Revision Guide for £35 

and save £4.85 CODE RHG924 

EDEXCEL 

GCSE Music 

Rhinegold provides the most comprehensive support for GCSE Music with a range of resources specifi cally 

tailored to Edexcel, AQA and OCR specifi cations. Written by top examiners and educators, you can be confi dent 

that they offer the best preparation to help your students achieve exam success. 

Featured 

Author 

Study guides provide thorough coverage of the whole course, along with 

practice opportunities and examiner advice 

Revision guides distill the key information and support students through their 

exam preparation 

Listening tests provide excellent practice and preparation for the listening paper, 

matched closely to the specifi cation 

Workbooks build core skills and enable students to approach any task with confi dence 

Paul Terry has taught from primary to postgraduate level, including 15 years as director 

of music at the City of London Freemen’s School. He was an examiner for ABRSM for nearly 

30 years, and has been chief examiner for both OCSEB (now part of OCR) and Edexcel, 

where he pioneered Music Technology as an A-level subject. He has also served as a 

member of the Secondary Examinations Council and its successor the Schools Examinations 

and Assessment Council, and has been a music consultant for several examining boards. 

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition 


Written in a clear and approachable style by an experienced examiner and 

teacher, this guide will help your students to achieve their very best. It includes: 

Practical help and advice on composing, performing, listening and appraising 

Detailed information on all of the set works 

Composing suggestions and further listening ideas 

Practice questions and advice on writing the extended answers 

A comprehensive glossary 

“ The GCSE Music Study Guide is a must 

have for any GCSE Music student” 

Anthony Anderson, Head of Music and 

AST, Beauchamp College, Leicestershire 

For GCSE workbooks to support all 

exam boards see page 18 


MULTI PURCHASE 10 for 9! 

Buy nine of any title 

and get ONE FREE 

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition 

£15.95 CODE RHG383 ISBN: 9781906178789 


EDEXCEL GCSE Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 


Written by an experienced teacher and examiner, these tests will help to prepare 

your students fully for Unit 3 of the GCSE course. The book includes: 

Three complete practice papers, covering all of the set works 

General questions, including dictation exercises, to improve listening skills 

Helpful hints and advice to enable your students to get a better grade 

EDEXCEL Listening Tests 

Teacher’s Guide 

2nd Edition 


This book completes your GCSE listening package with the answers to all the test 

questions, plus a full track listing for the extracts. 

The audio for this product is found on the CDs for the GCSE Edexcel Anthology of 

Music, and therefore no additional CD recording is needed for these tests. 

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Revision Guide 

Author Alan Charlton 

This compact revision guide presents all of the key information that students 

need to know for their written exam. Alan Charlton is an experienced teacher and 

examiner and, writing in a concise, approachable and friendly style, will help your 

students to achieve their very best. The guide contains: 

The most important facts about each set work 

Revision tips to help prepare for the exam with confi dence 

A reminder of how to write about the elements of music 

Test-yourself questions to check your knowledge 

A comprehensive glossary to ensure key terms are understood 


Also available on 

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Listening 

Tests 2nd Edition 

£15.95 CODE RHG363 ISBN: 9781906178949 

Listening Tests Teacher’s Guide 

2nd Edition 

£7.95 CODE RHG364 ISBN: 9781907447020 

EDEXCEL GCSE Music 

Revision Guide 

£7.95 CODE RHG327 ISBN: 9781907447099 



EDEXCEL EDEXCEL

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AQA 


GCSE Music 

AQA GCSE Music Study Guide 

2nd Edition 

Author Richard Knight 

Written by a senior examiner with many years’ experience of teaching GCSE 

Music, this book will guide your students expertly through the whole of their AQA 

course. It includes: 

An in-depth exploration of the three Strands 

through the fi ve Areas of Study 

Helpful advice and guidance on performing, 

composing, listening and appraising 

Practical exercises, examiner’s top tips 

and listening suggestions 

AQA GCSE Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 

Authors Philip Taylor & Andrew S. Coxon 

AQA Listening Tests Teacher’s Guide 

2nd Edition 

Authors Philip Taylor & Andrew S. Coxon 

These practice tests will help your students to prepare thoroughly for the listening 

element of the AQA GCSE exam. The student’s book includes listening questions 

to test your knowledge of the three strands of music, and analysis questions 

that cover the fi ve areas of study. The teacher’s guide includes answers to all of 

the questions and a full track listing. The tracks for these tests are available to 

download via iTunes through a specially prepared iMix (see page 25 for further 

details). 

AQA GCSE Music Revision Guide 

AQA GCSE Music Study Guide 

2nd Edition 

£15.95 CODE RHG158 ISBN: 9781906178796 



2nd Edition 

This revision guide presents all of the key information that students need to 

know for their GCSE written exam. Alan Charlton is an experienced teacher and 


students to achieve their very best. This guide contains: 

A revision section on the elements of music that covers 

all of the key terms listed in the specifi cation 


An overview of all of the topics in the three strands 


of learning 

Listening examples that include key features 

to listen out for 


A comprehensive glossary to ensure 

key terms are understood 

AQA GCSE Music Revision Guide 

£7.95 CODE RHG331 ISBN: 9781907447167 


AQA GCSE Exam Pack 





AQA GCSE Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 

£15.95 CODE RHG163 ISBN: 9781906178895 

£7.95 CODE RHG164 ISBN: 9781907447006 

£7.95 CODE RHG164 ISBN: 9781907447006 


OCR GCSE Exam Pack 





OCR GCSE Music Study Guide 

2nd Edition 

Authors Graeme Rudland, Reece Galley & Margaret Marshall 

Each section of this clear and comprehensive guide incorporates detailed 

information, practical advice, and regular questions to check students’ 

understanding. Ensuring they are fully prepared for the exam ahead, it contains: 

Advice and information relating to the four Areas of Study 

Detailed sections examining works suggested by the specifi cation, explaining 

their key features and the vocabulary needed to excel in the exam 

Practical advice about Composing, Performing, Listening and Appraising 

A chapter on composing for the Creative Task 

A comprehensive glossary explaining all technical terms students 

are likely to meet 

OCR GCSE Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 

Author Ian Burton 

OCR Listening Tests Teacher’s Guide 

2nd Edition 

Author Ian Burton 


element of the OCR GCSE exam. The student’s book contains listening questions 

that cover all the relevant areas of study. The teacher’s guide includes answers to 

all of the questions and a full track listing. The tracks for these tests are available 

to download via iTunes through a specially prepared iMix (see page 25 for further 

details). 

OCR GCSE Music Revision Guide 


This revision guide presents all of the key information that students need to 

know for their GCSE written exam. Alan Charlton is an experienced teacher and 


students achieve their very best. This guide contains: 

A revision section on the elements of music that covers 

all of the key terms listed in the specifi cation 


An overview of all of the topics in Areas of Study 2, 3 and 4 

Listening examples that include key features to listen out for 


A comprehensive glossary to ensure key terms 

are understood 

OCR GCSE Music Revision Guide 


£7.95 CODE RHG332 ISBN: 9781907447204 

OCR GCSE Music Study Guide 

2nd Edition 

£15.95 CODE RHG260 ISBN: 9781906178772 

OCR GCSE Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 

£15.95 CODE RHG263 ISBN: 9781906178925 


2nd Edition 

£7.95 CODE RHG264 ISBN: 9781907447013 



OCR

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EDEXCEL 


For A-level workbooks to support all exam 

boards see page 18 

A-Level Music 

Rhinegold’s highly-acclaimed A-level resources enable students to enjoy their courses 

and be fully prepared for exams. 

“ I’d have been lost without my Rhinegold A2 music Study 

Guide! It was the best tool for consolidating the knowledge 

required in the exam!” 

William Pate, A-Level student, Beaumont School, St Albans 

Featured 

Author 

David Bowman was director of music at Ampleforth College for 20 years and a chief 

examiner for the University of London Schools Examination Board (now Edexcel). His 

publications include Sound Matters, Aural Matters (co-authored with Paul Terry), Aural 

Matters in Practice, Analysis Matters and numerous articles. He is a contributor to the Collins 

Classical Music Encyclopedia and author of the Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound. 

EDEXCEL AS Music Study Guide 

2nd Edition - for exams 2009 to 2013 

Authors Paul Terry & David Bowman 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition - for exams 2010 to 2012 

Authors Paul Terry & David Bowman 

These study guides can be used throughout the Edexcel AS and A2 Music courses 

as an invaluable supplement to schoolwork. They include: 

Detailed information on all of the set works, written in a clear and 

approachable style 

Annotated music examples to support explanations of the concepts 

encountered in the music 

Plenty of questions to check students’ understanding along the way, 

including practice exam questions 

Helpful guidance on performing, composing, listening and essay writing 

An expanded glossary linking technical terms to specifi c examples in 

the New Anthology of Music 

“ This is an impressive package, combining realworld 

examples with insightful and well-written 

analysis. The book is packed with useful hints and 

tips for exam success, as well as musical trivia to 

inspire and interest all who read it” 

Ben England, Head of Music, and AST for Music in South Gloucestershire 

New edition of the Edexcel A2 Music Study Guide for 

fi rst teaching from September 2012 coming soon 





EDEXCEL AS Music Study Guide 

2nd Edition 

£19.95 CODE RHG304 ISBN: 9781906178284 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG305 ISBN: 9781906178734 


EDEXCEL AS Music Listening Tests 


Authors Hugh Benham & Alistair Wightman 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Listening Tests 


Authors Hugh Benham & Alistair Wightman 

These practice tests will help your students to prepare thoroughly 

for the listening element of the AS and A2 exams. The Edexcel New 

Anthology of Music CDs contain the music on which the AS tests are 

based. The A2 tests are accompanied by a CD (sold separately) 

which provides all the music extracts required. Together, these books 

include: 

Listening tests and practice questions for all three sections of 

the written paper 

Complete practice papers, laid out as in the exam 

Model answers to all of the questions 

Over 20 dictation exercises for practice in Aural Awareness 

Expert advice on how to devise your own tests 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Listening Tests CD 

3rd Edition 

This CD accompanies RHG359 and provides the tracks needed to work through 

the listening tests. 

EDEXCEL AS Music 


2nd Edition - for exams from 2011 to 2013 

Author Alastair Wightman 

EDEXCEL A2 Music 


2nd Edition - for exams from 2012 to 2014 

Author Alastair Wightman 

These revision guides will help your students to fully prepare for the AS and A2 

exams, and give them the edge for a better grade. Written in a clear and concise 

manner by an experienced examiner and teacher, these guides are designed 

to increase understanding of how the exam works and what the examiners are 

looking for. They feature: 

The key facts on each set work 

Example essay questions and answers 

Helpful hints and advice on how to improve written answers in the exam 

An explanation of key terminology and a comprehensive glossary 

“ The historical detail is excellent, and many of the 

included sample answers contain observations, 

insights and ideas that can be easily transferred to 

related topics and questions.” 

Ben England, Head of Music, and AST for Music in South Gloucestershire 


EDEXCEL AS Music Listening Tests 

3rd Edition 

£19.95 CODE RHG349 ISBN: 9781907447105 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Listening Tests 

3rd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG359 ISBN: 9781780380643 

EDEXCEL A2 Music 

Listening Tests CD 

£25.00 CODE RHG365 ISBN: 9781780381237 

EDEXCEL AS Music Revision Guide 

2nd Edition 

£10.95 CODE RHG328 ISBN: 9781907447129 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Revision Guide 

2nd Edition 

£10.95 CODE RHG340 ISBN: 9781780370650 



EDEXCEL EDEXCEL

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AQA 

AQA 


A-Level Music 

AQA AS Music Study Guide 

4th Edition - for exams from 2012 onwards 


AQA A2 Music Study Guide 



Written by a senior examiner with many years’ experience of teaching and 

examining A-level Music, these books are an invaluable supplement to students’ 

schoolwork during their AS and A2 courses. They include: 

Detailed, step-by-step analysis of the set works 

Clear, helpful introductions to the areas of study, with explorations into 

specifi c works 

Annotated musical examples to aid explanations of the concepts encountered 

in the music 

Plenty of questions to check students’ understanding along the way, including 

practice exam questions 

Invaluable guidance on performing and composing 

An explanation of the key terminology that students are expected to know 

New edition of the AQA A2 Music Study Guide for 

fi rst teaching from September 2012 coming soon 

AQA AS Music Revision Guide 

For exams from 2012 onwards 


This revision guide will help your students to achieve their full potential in the 

AQA AS Music exam. Written in a clear and concise style by an experienced 

examiner and teacher, the book will help students to understand what the 

examiners are looking for, and will offer students plenty of opportunities to 

practise and test their knowledge. The book features: 

The key facts on each set work 



Key terminology explained and a comprehensive glossary 

AQA AS Music Revision Guide 

£7.95 CODE RHG106 ISBN: 9781780382425 

New AQA A2 Music Revision Guide for fi rst 

teaching from September 2012 coming soon 


COMING 

SOON 




AQA AS Music Study Guide 

4th Edition 

£19.95 CODE RHG103 ISBN: 9781780380636 

AQA A2 Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG105 ISBN: 9781906178765 


AQA AS/A2 Listening Tests 

2nd Edition - for exams 2009 onwards 

Author Philip Taylor 

Written by an AQA examiner and experienced music teacher, this book contains 

practice questions that will test students’ knowledge and listening skills for the 

listening element in AQA AS Music Unit 1: Infl uences on Music, and A2 Music 

Unit 4: Music in Context. It can be used for coursework or revision. 

Contains advice to help understand what the examiners are looking for, 

and how to tackle the questions 

Model answers so that students can check their work and learn from 

their mistakes 

Questions encompassing a large variety of musical styles and listening skills 

A CD containing all the tracks is available separately 

AQA AS/A2 Listening Tests CD 

2nd Edition 

This CD accompanies RHG154 and provides all the tracks needed to work 

through the listening tests. 


AQA AS/A2 Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 

£21.95 

CODE RHG154 ISBN: 9781906178406 

AQA AS/A2 Listening Tests CD 

2nd Edition 

£25.00 CODE RHG156 ISBN: 9781906178413 

The following titles may be of additional interest to your A-level students, particularly if they want to study music 

further. They could increase their knowledge of pop with Understanding Popular Music, develop their musical 

leadership and arranging skills with How to Create a Successful Ensemble, or start to think about their future with 

Careers in Music. 

Understanding 

Popular Music 

(see page 3) 

How to Create 

a Successful 

Ensemble 

(see page 4) Careers in Music 

(see page 5) 



AQA

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OCR 

OCR 


A-Level Music 

OCR AS Music Study Guide 

4th Edition - for exams 2012 to 2014 

Authors Veronica Jamset, Susan Wynne Roberts 

& Huw Ellis-Williams 

OCR A2 Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition - for exams 2010 onwards 

Authors Huw Ellis-Williams & Gavin Richards 

These books are an invaluable supplement to students’ schoolwork during their 

AS and A2 courses, providing guidance on performing, listening, composing and 

historical study. They include: 

Detailed information on each of the historical topics written in a clear and 

approachable style 

Analysis of the set works, alongside suggestions for further listening and study 

Helpfully annotated music examples to aid explanation of concepts 

Plenty of questions to check students’ understanding along the way 

Invaluable guidance on performing, composing and listening 

An explanation of key terminology and a comprehensive glossary 

“ This will clearly be a very valuable book 

for schools following the OCR specifi cation. 

The authors are to be congratulated” 

Iain Cooper, St Margaret’s School, Exeter 

OCR AS Music Revision Guide 

For exams from 2012 to 2014 

Author Huw Ellis-Williams 

OCR A2 Music Revision Guide 


Author Sally Ellerington 

These new revision guides will help your students to achieve their full potential 

in the OCR AS and A2 Music exams. Written in a clear and concise style by 

experienced examiners and teachers, the books will help students to understand 

what the examiners are looking for, and offer students plenty of opportunities to 

practise and test their knowledge. They include: 

The key facts on each set work for AS level 

Information on the six topics for A2 level 



Key terminology explained and a comprehensive glossary 

OCR AS Music Revision Guide 

£7.95 CODE RHG206 ISBN: 9781780382432 





OCR AS Music Study Guide 

4th Edition 

£19.95 CODE RHG205 ISBN: 9781780380667 

OCR A2 Music Study Guide 

3rd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG203 ISBN: 9781906178758 

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COMING 

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OCR A2 Music Revision Guide 

£7.95 CODE RHG207 ISBN: 9781780382449 


OCR AS Music Listening Tests 

For exams from 2012 to 2014 

Authors Veronica Jamset & Huw Ellis-Williams 


element of the AS and A2 exams. The books include plenty of advice and helpful 

hints, practice questions and model answers. They can be used for coursework or 

revision and preparation before the exam. Both books are accompanied by a CD 

(sold separately) which provides all the music extracts required for the tests. 

OCR AS Listening Tests CD 

3rd Edition 

This CD accompanies RHG240, and provide the tracks needed to work through 

the listening tests. 

OCR A2 Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition - for exams from 2010 onwards 

Author Veronica Jamset 


element of the AS and A2 exams. The books include plenty of advice and helpful 

hints, practice questions and model answers. They can be used for coursework or 

revision and preparation before the exam. Both books are accompanied by a CD 

(sold separately) which provides all the music extracts required for the tests. 

OCR A2 Listening Tests CD 

2nd Edition 

These CDs accompany RHG240 and RHG241, and provide the tracks needed to 

work through the listening tests. 


OCR AS Music Listening Tests 

3rd Edition 

£19.95 CODE RHG240 ISBN: 9781780380674 

OCR AS Music Listening Tests CD 

3rd Edition 

£25.00 CODE RHG242 ISBN: 9781780381251 

OCR A2 Music Listening Tests 

2nd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG241 ISBN: 9781780380681 

OCR A2 Music Listening Tests CD 

2nd Edition 

£25.00 CODE RHG243 ISBN: 9781780381244 



OCR OCR

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GCSE and A-Level Workbooks 

Workbooks are perfect learning materials for everyone studying music at 

GCSE and A Level, whatever examination board. They build the core skills 

needed by every musician, and enable students to approach all musical 

tasks, whether creative or analytical, with confi dence. 

GCSE Music Literacy Workbook 

Authors Rebecca Berkley & Gavin Richards 

Starting with the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm, this workbook takes the 

reader through basic music literacy such as key signatures, scales, chords and 

modulation. Perfect for all students, whether those quickly needing to strengthen 

understanding in music theory, or those more confi dent students wanting to 

ensure the basics are fi rmly in place. 

GCSE Music Composition Workbook 


Build all the necessary skills and confi dence to write a successful composition at 

GCSE by looking closely at forms, styles and genres. The workbook covers verse 

and chorus, minimalism, programme music and much more. It also includes 

exercises which gradually build in diffi culty to allow students to grow 

in the knowledge and musicianship needed to produce a successful composition. 

AS Music Harmony Workbook 

Author Hugh Benham 

This book provides an in-depth study of the harmony requirements for Edexcel AS 

Music plus longer examples of four-part writing for AQA and OCR AS Music. It also 

provides a fi rm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony. 

Hugh Benham doesn’t presume that students begin with a detailed knowledge of 

either music notation or harmony, but begins by carefully explaining matters such 

as the bass clef, intervals, and how chords are formed, before going on to discuss 

cadences, other harmonic progressions and part-writing. 

A2 Music Harmony Workbook 


This workbook builds on the AS Harmony Workbook and is designed for the 

A2 Music specifi cations examined from 2010 onwards. It explores more advanced 

techniques and is written to provide a fi rm foundation for all students embarking 

on a study of harmony. Includes: 

Detailed information on harmony and counterpoint tasks required for all 

exam boards 

Chapters include writing chorales, Baroque counterpoint, composing for the 

string quartet, and popular songs 

Helpful tips, clear explanations of technical terminology and carefully-graded 

exercises for practice 


GCSE Music Literacy Workbook 

£15.95 CODE RHG424 ISBN: 9781906178598 

GCSE Music Composition 

Workbook 

£15.95 CODE RHG418 ISBN: 9781906178307 


AS Music Harmony Workbook 

£19.95 CODE RHG427 ISBN: 9781906178345 

A2 Music Harmony Workbook 

£21.95 CODE RHG428 ISBN: 9781906178390 


AS Music Composition Workbook 

Authors Alan Charlton with Robert Steadman 

The AS Music Composition Workbook will guide students through the process of creating 

musical ideas and working with some of the most common musical forms. It is ideal 

for developing composition skills and raising the standard of work. The AS Music 

Composition Workbook builds on the earlier GCSE Music Composition Workbook. 

Useful guidance to anyone submitting composition as coursework 

Five composing projects, covering composing for choir, composing expressively and 

using a storyboard, writing for rock and pop instruments with verse-chorus form, and 

writing for piano and keyboard in rondo form 

Essential advice and helpful glossary 

AS Music Composition Workbook 

£19.95 CODE RHG419 ISBN: 9781906178314 

AS Music Literacy Workbook 

Authors Rebecca Berkley with Paul Terry 

AS Music Literacy Workbook is a sequel to the GCSE Music Literacy Workbook and 

builds on the fundamentals of reading music that were introduced in that title. Offering 

a new approach to mastering music theory and notation, this is a book that will help 

students further develop their skills in an essential aspect of musicianship. This book 

is also perfect for candidates preparing for higher grade exams in music theory, 

BTEC National and Scottish Higher Grade Music. 

Explore more complicated aspects of reading rhythm and harmony 

Learn how to notate a wide variety of instrumental techniques 

Learn to read and understand the classical, pop, jazz and guitar scores which may 

be encountered during the AS course 

Work through exercises and check against the model answers provided 

AS Music Literacy Workbook 

£19.95 CODE RHG425 ISBN: 9781906178468 

Writing About Music Workbook 

Author Alistair Wightman 

Develop your students’ skills in writing about music for AS, A2 and undergraduate 

level. Designed to help develop skills in expressing opinions, it guides you through 

using correctly applied terminology and clear, comprehensible English. It addresses 

how to describe features of a musical work, as well as how to make comparisons and 

contrasts between specifi ed pieces. 

Advice on how best to tackle research and structure an essay 

Help on how to approach set-work questions, extended essays and 

programme notes 

Includes some argument-provoking, open-ended questions that help students to 

consider and structure responses to broader musical issues 

Writing About Music Workbook 

£21.95 CODE RHG429 ISBN: 9781906178383 







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Music Technology 

At Rhinegold we have responded to the increasing demand for Music Technology courses. 

We have produced fi rst-class study materials to support students, but also resources for those 

teaching the subject – whether subject specialists, or music teachers approaching a new area. 

Music Technology from Scratch 

Author Mortimer Rhind-Tutt 


Music Technology Exam Pack 



AS Revision Guide for £50 


“ I highly recommend this book. If you are a little technophobic, this is a great, user-friendly guide 

to all aspects of music technology. For Music teachers, it is a fantastic resource that covers 

everything right up to and including A-level Music Technology – I’ve used it for AS/A2, GCSE and 

BTEC students very effectively. For students of any age, this book will act as both a reference / 

learning resource and a mini library of technology. Not all colleges or schools will be able to 

introduce you to the wide range of equipment and processes covered in this book, so make sure 

you cover all the bases and buy Music Technology from Scratch.” 

Matt Allen Head of Music, Chessington Community College, Kingston 

This essential book provides a complete beginner’s guide to recording, mixing, and 

mastering music. It is an indispensable resource for anyone studying or interested in music 

technology, and those wishing to create their own professional-quality recordings. 

How does sound work? 

How do I record a range of instruments? 


How do I record, mix and master a track? 

How do I use MIDI for sequencing and arranging? 

Music Technology from Scratch answers these questions, and more. Exploring Music Technology from Scratch 

both the theory and practice of music technology, it gives the reader clear 

information on how equipment works and how to get the best results from it. 

EDEXCEL AS/A2 Music 

Technology Study Guide 


Author Jonny Martin 

This study guide will tell your students what to expect in the exam, what they need to 

know, and how to present their answers. It also illustrates how to transcribe, arrange and 

sequence a song – whether recreating the original or making your own version. It includes: 

How to use sequencing software to create MIDI fi les and integrate live recordings 

A guide to popular music styles since 1910, including blues, rock’n’roll, punk and dance 

Information about production techniques, MIDI, processing, and using effects 

A guide to recording equipment and how to create 

and mix a professional recording 

Guides to composing music for fi lm and television, 

electro-acoustic music, and popular songs 


Technology Study Guide 

2nd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG316 

ISBN: 9781906178482 

£15.95 CODE RHG318 ISBN: 9781906178864 




Technology Listening Tests 


Authors Alec Boulton & Alan Charlton 

This book contains a series of questions that will prepare your students fully for 

Unit 2 (Listening and Analysing) and Unit 4 (Analysing and Producing) of the AS 

and A2 music technology courses. It has been carefully written by an experienced 

teacher and examiner to match the requirements of the new Edexcel GCE Music 

Technology specifi cation. It includes: 

Practice questions on music, recording techniques, production, and style 

Practical tests for editing music, including audio material to work with 

A comprehensive glossary that explains all of the terms you need to know 

Model answers to all questions 

CD available for A2 tracks, and tracks for AS tests available via iTunes 

(see page 25) 

EDEXCEL A2 Music Technology 

Listening Tests CD 

2nd Edition 

Authors Alec Boulton & Alan Charlton 

This CD contains all the tracks relating to the A2 tests. AS tracks are available 

via an iTunes iMix (see page 25 for further details). This completes your 

AS/A2 Music Technology package. 

EDEXCEL AS Music Technology 


Authors Jonny Martin & Chris Duffi ll 



Author Jonny Martin 

These concise guides are essential in helping students to revise and prepare 

for their AS and A2 exams. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, 

they provide a breakdown of the exam requirements alongside clear explanations 

of the technology and stylistic features students will be expected to identify 

during the exam. There is advice on how to tackle the questions and what 

sort of answers will be required, suggestions for listening, revision tips, test 

yourself questions, and a glossary of technical terms and their defi nitions. 

Each book features sections on: 

How to identify the sounds of music technology 

How to identify the ‘style fi ngerprints’ of pop genres and artists 

Advice on how to write extended responses 

Top ten revision tips 

Test-yourself questions 

EDEXCEL AS Music Technology 


£10.95 CODE RHG329 ISBN: 9781907447136 


EDEXCEL AS/A2 Music Technology 

Listening Tests 2nd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG317 ISBN: 9781906178901 

A2 Music Technology Listening 

Tests CD 2nd Edition 

£9.95 CODE RHG319 ISBN: 9781906178918 

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£10.95 CODE RHG330 ISBN: 9781780380698 



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Drama 

Drama Schemes 

by Mark Wheeller 

Author Mark Wheeller 

Drama Schemes 

by Mark Wheeller 

£16.95 CODE RHG523 

ISBN: 9781907447174 

This book provides schemes of work for each year of key stages 

3–4, all of which have been conceived and developed through 

Mark Wheeller’s own teaching experiences. Mark also refl ects on 

teaching pedagogy and the use of drama across the curriculum, 

having taught secondary drama for 30 years. 

EDEXCEL AS Drama 

Study Guide 


Authors Max Harvey & Nigel Williams 

AQA AS Drama Study Guide 


Authors Robert Lowe & Philip Rush 

EDEXCEL AS Drama 

Study Guide 

£19.95 CODE RHG377 

ISBN: 9781906178376 

This guide will support your students throughout their AS 

course. It includes thorough information and advice on units 1 

and 2; a reduced history of theatre and information about key 

practitioners; and plenty of exercises and questions to test your 

students’ knowledge. 

AQA AS Drama 

Study Guide 

£19.95 CODE RHG177 

ISBN: 9781906178369 

This guide supports both practical and written elements of the 

AS exam, with detailed information on each unit. It includes a 

reference chapter covering important terms and concepts; an 

explanation of common staging forms; and a comprehensive 

section on key practitioners. 





EDEXCEL GCSE Drama 

Study Guide 

EDEXCEL GCSE 

Drama Study Guide 

£15.95 CODE RHG372 


Authors Kelly McManus & Andrew Pullen 

ISBN: 9781906178802 

This full-colour guide will support your students throughout all 

elements of the GCSE course. It includes detailed information on 

each of the units; invaluable advice on how to structure written 

work; and lots of practical ideas for performance. 

EDEXCEL A2 Drama 

Study Guide 

EDEXCEL A2 Drama 

Study Guide 2nd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG378 

ISBN: 9781906178819 


Authors Max Harvey & Andrew Psirides 

This guide provides detailed help on each unit in the A2 exam. 

It includes thorough information and advice on units 3 and 4; 

a comprehensive analysis of all the set texts; and annotated 

theatre reviews to inform your students’ writing. 

AQA A2 Drama Study 

Guide 2nd Edition 

£21.95 CODE RHG172 

ISBN: 9781906178826 

AQA A2 Drama Study Guide 


Author Philip Rush 

This guide explains the precise requirements of each unit of the 

A2 course. It includes detailed examinations of all the set works; 

an explanation of how to achieve the best grade possible for 

unit 4; and a reference chapter covering important terms and 

concepts. 


“ The Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound is beautifully 

put together, clear, unstuffy and thorough. The placing 

of musical terminology in its historical context is 

particularly welcome. First rate.” 

Howard Goodall – Composer and broadcaster 

General Reference 

Resources for all musicians 

Dictionary of 

Music in Sound 

Author David Bowman 

The world’s fi rst music dictionary you can actually listen to… 

This unique and multi-dimensional resource explains 2,300 

musical terms through three different methods: 

Written defi nitions 

Music notation 

Audio extracts 

From acciaccatura and fragmentation, to ostinato and 

trommelbass – each one is linked to a scored and 

audio example. 

Dictionary of Music in Sound 

£49.95 CODE RHG500 ISBN: 9780946890873 


Dictionary 

Musical terms are defi ned, covering western 

music from the dark ages to the 20th 20th Century. 

The defi nitions are backed up up by an extensive 

reference section, including eight chapters on the 

elements of music: 

Rhythm, metre and tempo 

Harmony 

Tonality, modality and atonality 

Timbre and texture 

Melody, fi guration and ornamentation The structure of music 

Counterpoint 

Style, genre and historical context 

Music notation 

Each musical term in the dictionary is linked to specially prepared sheet music. 

For ease of use, precise timings are given so that readers can identify the exact 

points at which particular compositional details can be heard. 

Audio extracts 

Each scored example can be heard on audio CD. There are 274 recorded extracts 

in total, completing this unique resource. 



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In Focus Guides 

In Focus Guides are compact introductions 

to various areas of music and the arts. These 

illustrated books in full colour are both easily 

readable and approachable, and provide 

insights into key historical concepts, works, and 

the defi ning features of a style. A handy starting 

point for study or an interesting read for those 

wanting to know more, pick up a guide and 

enjoy! Suitable for GCSE to degree level, 

adult-learning and recreational reading. 

“ Comprehensive but succinct, informative but 

entertaining, this book is full of ‘nuggets’ for 

teachers or students of music or drama” 

Susan Elkin, Education and Training Editor, The Stage 

Film Music in Focus 

2nd Edition 

Author David Ventura 

£9.95 CODE RHG913 ISBN: 9781907447082 

Musicals in Focus 

2nd Edition 


£9.95 CODE RHG911 ISBN: 9781906178871 

Baroque Music in Focus 

2nd Edition 


£9.95 CODE RHG918 ISBN: 9781906178888 



Guide to 

Using iTunes 

If you don’t yet have an iTunes account and software, sign up and 

download the program at www.itunes.com 

Go to www.listeningtests.co.uk and click on the product you wish to 

download tracks for. Scroll down to the link for the ‘iTunes mix’ – this is 

the equivalent of a CD, with all the tracks you need collected together. 

Click on the link, and the tracks will appear in your iTunes player. 

Purchase the tracks that appear in your iTunes player. 

Once downloaded, insert a CDR and click ‘burn disc’ in the bottom right 

hand corner. Alternatively, play them directly from your computer. 

Full instructions can be found on the webpage for each listening test – 

scroll down to ‘supporting material’ and click on ‘Rhinegold Education 

iTunes instructions (Adobe PDF)’. 

Digital Resources 


Some of our books are now available to download as eBooks from Amazon. 

Look out for the icon next to these books in the catalogue. 

More to follow soon! 

Edexcel GCSE Music Revision Guide RHG327 

AQA GCSE Music Revision Guide RHG331 

OCR GCSE Music Revision Guide RHG332 

Edexcel AS Music Revision Guide (2nd edition) RHG328 

Edexcel A2 Music Revision Guide (2nd edition) RHG340 

Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Study Guide RHG316 

Music Technology from Scratch RHG318 

GCSE Music Composition Workbook RHG418 

AS Music Composition Workbook RHG419 

AS Music Literacy Workbook RHG425 

A2 Music Harmony Workbook RHG428 

Writing About Music Workbook RHG429

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