Observation

The question was popular among the candidates and it was well attempted by most of the candidates. Candidates’ performance was average. However, some candidates found it difficult to state the musical types of most of the listed musicians to get good marks in the question. In order to score high marks in the question, candidates were expected to state the some of the following points:

1.  (i)        Bob Marley                 –          Reggae

(ii)        Elvis Presley                –          Rock and Roll
(iii)       Scott Joplin                 –          Ragtime
(iv)       Bill Harley                  –          Rock and Roll
(v)        Aretha Franklin           –          Soul
(vi)       Charlie Parker –          Jazz/Bebop
(vii)      Mighty Sparrow          –          Calypso
(viii)     William Fischer           –          Gospel
(ix)       Albert King                 –          Blues     
(b)
(i)         Musical pieces are notated and documented
(ii)        There is the use of techniques such as modulation into other keys
(iii)       Themes for the creation of music are not centered on everyday life alone.
(iv)       There is the use of Western orchestral instruments