Edexcel A2 Music Technology Revision Guide
- Author: Ventura, David
Edexcel A2 Music Technology Revision Guide
- Author: Ventura, David
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This revision guide is designed to prepare you fully for your Edexcel A2 Music Technology exam. Written in a clear and concise manner, it includes: Background to all of the equipment you will be required to understand and use The history and development of music technology Advice on how to tackle the questions in the exam and what sort of answers you will be expected to give Examples of questions and student responses, so you can understand how your answers will be marked Tips for success in your practical and written exam A comprehensive glossary of technical words This guide will help you to understand how the exam works, what the examiners are looking for, and how marks are awarded, so you can fulfil your potential in the exam.
Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1 : Equipment in context The nature of audio The development of audio recording technology Recording media The studio environment Monitoring: amplifiers and speakers Microphones and microphone placement Mixing desks Recording instruments and voice
- Section 2 : The exam Unit 4 1. Identifying key musical features 2. Identifying the use of music technology 3. Historical knowledge 4. Practical application of music technology Types of questions you can expect Mixing for question 5
- Section 3 : Examples of questions and student responses How to gain marks
- Section 4 : Top ten tips for success in your exam Further resources Useful websites Background reading
- Glossary
