The Edexcel GCSE Music Student Book is written by chief and principal examiners and subject experts. It focuses on developing students' listening and appraising skills around the 12 set-pieces, and includes performance and composing tasks within all four Areas of Study to ensure students develop the key musical skills assessed in the coursework element. Exam and coursework guidance is provided, including examzone, to help students prepare for the exam and fulfil their potential.