Higher (Music)

The Higher Music Course provides a broad practical experience of performing and creating music and develops related knowledge and understanding of music. Learners develop their skills and creative capabilities as musicians, and gain the skills they need to perform and create music and to confidently discriminate between music concepts and styles.

Here you will find definitions and examples for all concepts introduced at Higher level.

Note: Learners at Higher are expected to have a good knowledge of concepts which were introduced at National 3, National 4 and National 5 levels.

Listening concepts

To see a list of all concepts at Higher level click here.