Western Music | NIE Additional Reading Book – Grade 12 | English Medium

G.C.E. Advanced Level Western Music Additional Reading Book – Grade 12
Published by the National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka

The A/L Western Music Additional Reading Book for Grade 12 is a comprehensive academic resource aligned with the 2017 Advanced Level syllabus. Developed by experts at the NIE, this book offers essential content for students preparing for the A/L Western Music examination and is equally valuable for teachers and music enthusiasts.

Key Topics Covered:

• Program Music: Study how music can reflect environmental and emotional themes.

• Oriental Notation: Learn to read, write, and interpret traditional musical notation systems.

• Great Composers: Explore the lives and works of iconic composers and develop the ability to recognize their music.

• Sight-Reading: Improve proficiency in piano and recorder sight-reading exercises.

• Instrument Structures: Understand classifications and construction of Western musical instruments.

• Transposition and Scoring: Gain skills in transposing music, understanding intervals, and rhythmic structuring.

• Composition and Arrangement: Learn to create melodic and rhythmic sequences, harmonization, and arranging music.

• Vocal Techniques: Develop correct vocal methods, breathing control, and voice training practices.

This Additional Reading Book is an invaluable guide for students of A/L Western Music. It helps build a solid foundation in both performance and theory, while also encouraging musical creativity and critical listening. Whether for exam preparation or personal enrichment, this book supports a deeper appreciation of Western Music traditions.