How to Study for a Music Exam
Watch a music video to see a possibility for doing well in your music exam. This doesn't have to be something from MTV or VH1--an orchestra also gets air time. Music is fun and easy for many; don't let that make you complacent. Study seriously for a music class just as you'd study seriously for a science class. Read on to learn more.
Instructions
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Determine your class' focus at the beginning of the course. See if your teacher intends to provide plenty of practice opportunities. Volunteer to sing with a group of people that use skills that you're about to learn if your teacher doesn't offer that opportunity.
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Start taking notes at the beginning of the class, for each class, and study these notes every night. Read your music book from front to back, then read chapters assigned for the upcoming class. Pay attention to the lesson objectives; they influence the test.
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Practice your music skills in front of a friend. Get your embarrassment out of the way now so that you can sing comfortably for a practical exam. Continue your daily note reading. The more you read your notes, the more you remember what you read.
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Find a study partner that's attending the same music class. Get together at a popular hangout and quiz each other on each chapter. Get theoretical concepts down pat during the course instead of waiting the night before the exam.
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Go back and read every chapter you've covered in class a few days before the exam. Days of practice and note studying makes book reading quick and easy. Practice the music piece you've been assigned for your practical exam.
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Get plenty of rest the night before your exam. Your body does better when it's rested than it does when it's exhausted. Read your questions and options before taking the test if you're doing a written test. Relax and do what you've practiced if you're doing a practical test.
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