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White Room – VCE Music Solo Performance Guitar
Cream were instrumental innovators in the late 1960s. Guitarist Eric Clapton was already regarded as the best British guitarist of the era when the band formed in 1966. They were equally able to perform live featuring extended solos and write pop hits. Some of Cream’s best known songs include Sunshine of Your Love, Strange Brew, Crossroads and White […]
Led Boots – VCE Music Solo Performance Guitar
Jeff Beck was a guitar trailblazer through the 70s jazz fusion era. His two albums Blow by Blow and Wired featured great compositions and stunning solos. These albums set the standard for guitar instrumental music. The song Led Boots is the lead off track from Wired. This song is in the single note category of the […]
Cowboys From Hell – VCE Solo Performance Guitar
Pantera were the most popular metal band of the 90s. The instrumental skill of the band was driven by brothers Vinnie Paul on drums and Dimebag Darrell on guitar. This song signalled a change in their sound from glam power metal to modern thrash and groove. Cowboys from Hell features in the single note category […]
Sultans of Swing – VCE Solo Performance Guitar
Sultans of Swing is a landmark guitar recording. It appeared on Dire Straits’ debut album. The song introduced the world to guitarist Mark Knopfler. He is regarded as one of the masters of the instrument. At some stage Sultans of Swing is a must learn for all guitarists. This song is from the single note category in the […]
Avoiding Performance Exam Anxiety
As we move to the second half of the school year the most important exam date draws nearer. The Performance exam for VCE Solo, Group and Music Investigation requires students to perform for roughly half an hour. In this time they will perform a range of musical styles to show their skill on a chosen […]
VCE Music Theory Exam Checklist
We break down part A of the VCE Music Theory exam for Group and Solo Performance. In this section you are asked to write in music notation answers to questions either written or aurally. We hope this article helps you develop an understanding of the information required to learn to succeed in this theory exam. […]
VCE Music Solo Performance Guitar – Single Note Category review
The single note category tests a guitarists skill in scale playing. You need to perform two songs from the single note category in the exam. The list for the VCE Music Solo Performance recital exam can be obtained from the VCAA website. Here is the collection of songs you can select from in 2015 with […]
VCE Music Group Performance – Blues
Blues is included in the 3rd category of the VCE Music Group Performance list with Rhythm n’ Blues and Roots. The style has a rich history developing in the 1900s. It influenced the styles of Jazz, Rock n’ Roll and Pop song writing. Guitarists should take particular interest in this style as much of lead guitar technique […]