Fully updated to reflect the new Edexcel GCE Music specification for September 2008, this comprehensive Student Book is designed to accompany the Edexcel AS and A Level GCE in Music. The book, together with the companion four CD set, covers the three Areas of Study for the Edexcel GCE in Music: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and Applied Music. A wide range of classical, popular, jazz and world music is covered, from Dowland to Reich, string quartet to steel band and raga to reggae.