Advanced higher listening commentary
As part of Advanced Higher, all candidates need to write a listening commentary. You need to compare and contrast at least two works of music. It needs to be around 2000 words including printed music quotes and audio excerpts.
Follow the links below- these documents will give you a better understanding of what is involved in the listening commentary.
This is the official SQA booklet- including the marking scheme which is really useful. The pro forma's are really good - get a 'tick' for each criteria and you PASS.
Follow the links below- these documents will give you a better understanding of what is involved in the listening commentary.
This is the official SQA booklet- including the marking scheme which is really useful. The pro forma's are really good - get a 'tick' for each criteria and you PASS.
Below are some examples (both from the SQA and other schools) of other pupils commentaries. Have a read at a few of them before you get started to give you an idea what you will need to write about.
Never be without your Advanced higher commentary booklet again! No matter where you are there is always a copy here! Just click the link to download your booklet. Below there is also some quick hints and tips to the sections of your commentary.
| Advanced Higher Analytical Commentary Booklet |
