JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Music
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided a list of recommended textbooks for all subjects, including Music, to guide candidates preparing for the examination.
If you registered Music as one of your subjects, these books are very important for your preparation. They are carefully selected to cover the key topics in the syllabus and help you understand both the theory and practical aspects of Music.
Studying these recommended texts alongside the syllabus and past questions will give you a clearer understanding of what to expect in the exam and improve your chances of success. Read this post to see the full list of JAMB recommended books for Music.
Recommended Textbooks for JAMB Music
To prepare properly for the exam, you should not rely on the syllabus alone. It is important to study the recommended textbooks, as they explain musical concepts in detail and help you understand both theory and practical aspects of Music.
When you combine these books with regular practice and past questions, you will have a much better chance of doing well in the examination. Below are the recommended texts:-
- Akpabot, S. E. (1986) Foundation of Nigerian Traditional Music, Ibadan: Spectrum
- Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (1958) Rudiments and Theory of Music, London
- Cole, W. (1969) The Form of Music, London: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
- Echezona, W. W. C. (1981) Nigerian Musical Instruments, Enugu: Apollo Publishing Ltd
- Lazarus Ekwueme (1993) Choir Training and Choral Conducting for Africans, Lagos: Lenaus Advertising and Publishing Company
- Holst, I. (1963) An ABC of Music, Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Hosier (1961) Instruments of the Orchestra, Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Hunt, R. (1960) Elements of Music
- Inanga, A. (1993) Music for Secondary Schools Vols. I and II, Ibadan: Spectrum
- Kamien, R. (1990) Music: An Appreciation, London: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
- Kennedy, M. (1985) The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music (3rd Edition), London: Oxford University Press
- Kitson, C. H. (1978) Elementary Harmony Book 2, London: Oxford University Press
- Kofoworola, Z. O. and Lateef, Y. (1987) Hausa Performing Arts and Music, Lagos: Nigeria Magazine
- Lovelock, W. (1953) A Concise History of Music, London: Bell and Hyman
- Lovelock, W. (1996) The Rudiments of Music, London: G. Bell and Sons Limited
- Machlis, J. (1977) The Enjoyment of Music, New York: W. W. Norton
- Mensah, A. A. (Undated) Folksongs for Schools, Accra
- Morris, R. O. (1974) The Oxford Harmony Vol. I, London: Oxford University Press
- Nketia, J. H. (1974) African Music, New York: W. W. Norton Company
- Palmer, K. (1965) Teach Yourself Music, London: The English University Press Limited
- Reed, H. O. (1954) Basic Music: A Basic Theory Text, New York: N. Y. Mills Music Inc.
- Taylor, E. (1989) The Guide to Music Theory, London: The Associated Board of The Royal School of Music
- Warburton, A. O. (1955) Graded Music Course for Schools (Books I–III), London: Longman
Make sure you take your preparation seriously by studying these recommended textbooks thoroughly and understanding the key concepts in each topic. Do not forget to also practise regularly with past questions, as this will help you get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your speed and accuracy.
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