What grades do you need for GCSE music?

You need to be able to perform music a minimum of a Grade 4 level in Year 11 for your final performance, preferably Grade 5, in order to be able to access the highest marks. You do not have to be at this level in Year 9!

Should I take music GCSE?

Whatever your hopes for your child’s final years of study at school, GCSE music is a wise choice. If they have a passion for a subject, they’re much more likely to enjoy their study and be motivated to revise and practise. Yet there are so many other reasons why they’ll benefit from studying music.

How do you get full marks in GCSE music performance?

The mark is worked out by a combination of the difficulty of the piece and the standard at which it is performed. To get full marks you would need to play a top difficulty level piece (which I believe is grade 5 standard) to a very high standard.

Does Grade 8 music count as an A level?

Remember: Grade 8 is the equivalent of an A-Level. Those who received their professional training at a Music College at postgraduate level hold a Master of Music in Solo Piano Performance.

Can you sing for music GCSE?

You must sing or play an instrument and have lessons with a teacher in or outside of school. Playing an instrument/singing is vital to passing 30% of the course, however, you can still take Music GCSE if you do not currently have instrumental lessons.

How is music GCSE assessed?

Understanding music is assessed through an externally marked exam in two sections lasting one hour and thirty minutes. It is marked out of a total of 96 marks and constitutes 40% of the total marks for the qualification.

What instruments are allowed for GCSE music?

What instruments and styles are acceptable? Any instruments, voices, production via music technology and combinations of instruments/voices/technology are encouraged and accepted – GCSE music must be open to all musicians; every awarding body includes options for music technology, beat boxing, DJing etc.