Our Leaving Cert Collection!

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We published Notes for Leaving Cert Music in 2008 and it’s still a bestseller in our collection. We’ve kept it updated over the years. The textbook is now available in eBook format and we are also offering pages from it as both eChapters and printed chapters.  Choose the chapters that you need from the textbook and use them with their music examples.

We abandoned CDs a few years ago, by public demand, replacing them with our App. We’re on our third (and most versatile) version of the App and use it for audio tracks, eBooks, exam questions and solutions. We’ve added audio and extra questions to some of the workbooks (composing and technology), because we love making the App work hard for you.

Over the years, we’ve added several supporting workbooks to our collection. These provide gradated exercises in Melody and Harmony, in the set works in Courses A and B and in the Core course (Irish Music and Aural Skills). 

There are also Revision A and B books, as well as a Technology Book.

Full audio for a book or workbook is available to teachers and students in schools where said books are on school booklists. 

Please note: Our books are student books only and are not written as resource books. Orders for books not on a school booklist may need to be canceled and refunded (minus the online charge). This is especially the case with our Exercise Books. Where any of the books are on school booklists, the teacher and school are given full access to audio, pdfs and solutions for class use. There are also extra supports available through the My Account page. 

Our LC e-products are available through a 2-year licence that is priced competitively. These are academic years, beginning on 1 August and ending on the 31 July. 

NB!

The Textbook in this format is no longer available for Course B. It is now 3 books. Anyone still requiring it for Course A, please email us. There are a handful left. 

These 3 books are available in print and eBook format. See below.

Notes Textbook with App

The New Notes Textbook Package (with phone/tablet app) is suitable for Courses B. Please contact us if required for Course A

  • Comprehensive notes
  • Set works for Courses A and B
  • Melody
  • Harmony
  • Irish Music
  • Aural Skills
  • Audio excerpts
 
Also available as part of the following packages:
New Notes ‘Full’ Package 
New Notes ‘Full Study B’ Package
Please contact us if required for the Study A package
 
 

NB! This is not the Core Workbook.

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Very limited copies available for €20 on our Imperfections page.

 

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NEW!

Our Notes Textbook for Course B Students

The LC Course A music syllabus will finish with this year’s 6th year students (those sitting the LC exam in June ’25). For that reason, we have removed the Course A information from our Textbook going forward – this will not be printed again.

The Notes Textbook is now split into chapters. The information in these chapters is exactly as it was in the old textbook.

Extras include

  • added audio excerpts to the Melody and Harmony extracts in chapters 1 & 2;
  • an Orchestral Instrument section to chapter 3, which includes descriptions and audio excerpts;
  • added audio and updated information on performers and events to the Irish Music section in chapter 4;
  • updated exercises, with new audio, in the Course B chapter.
Note:
  • These three booklets can now be purchased separately – in print or in digital form.
  • These three booklets can be purchased together, in a ‘Textbook Package’, in print or in digital form.

Notes ‘Textbook Package’

is a set of three printed booklets with audio app

Printed Booklets – €32.00

Notes ‘Textbook ePackage’

is a set of five eChapters for phone/tablet

2-year eLicence – €16.00

Notes Textbook Chapters 1 & 2 with audio app

Chapters 1 and 2 from our Notes Textbook.  These chapters provide clear and concise instructions on Melody and Harmony.

  • Now with added audio – to aurally reinforce the learning intentions of the given examples.
  • Available in Print or digitally as eChapters.
  • Melody writing (Q1)
  • Word setting (Q2)
  • Composing a dance tune (Q3)
  • Compose a melody and bass to a given set of chords (Q4)
  • Harmonise and compose a bass line to a given melody (Q5)
  • Add a countermelody and chordal support to a given melody (Q6)
 
Please note that this book needs to be on school booklist, for order to proceed. 

Available in print with audio app:

Printed Booklet €10.00

Available by licence for phone/tablet:

2-year eChapter Licence €5.00

Notes Textbook Chapters 3 & 4 with audio app

Chapters 3 and 4 from our Notes Textbook. These chapters cover Aural skills and Irish music Available in Print or digitally as eChapters.
  • Aural Skills, covering instrumental and compositional techniques – including exercises
  • Instruments of the orchestra, with descriptions and audio
  • Irish Music, giving an indepth look at the history of traditional music and includes a chronological table of events, updated to include 21st century developments
  • Traditional Instruments, with added audio
  • Added Irish Music Audio
 
Please note that this book needs to be on school booklist, for order to proceed. 

Available in print with audio app:

Printed Booklet €11.00

Available by licence for phone/tablet:

2-year eChapter Licence €5.00

Notes Textbook, Course B Chapter with audio app

These chapters provide a full analysis of the set works for Course B, for students sitting their LC exam in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
  • Mozart: Piano Concerto
  • Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
  • Deane: Seachanges
  • Beatles: 3 songs

There are revision exercises throughout the chapter, with added audio

Relevant audio tracks are embedded in the eBook.

Please note that this book needs to be on school booklist, for order to proceed. 

Available in print with audio app.

Printed Booklet €12.00

Available by licence for phone/tablet.

2-year eChapter Licence €7.00

Notes Melody Workbook with App

The Notes Melody Workbook (now with added audio, illustrating examples!) 

  • Melody exercises (Q1, Q2, Q3)
  • Higher Level and Ordinary Level
  • Gradated to suit 5th and 6th years

Also available as part of the following packages:

  • New Notes ‘Full Package’
  • New Notes ‘Full Study B Package’
  • Notes ‘Exercise A Package’
  • Notes ‘LAC Package’ – NEW!
  • Notes ‘Exercise B Package’
  • Notes ‘LBC Package’ – NEW!

€10.00

Notes Harmony Workbook with App

The Notes Harmony Workbook (now with added audio, illustrating examples!) 

  • Harmony exercises (Q4, Q5, Q6)
  • Higher Level and Ordinary Level
  • Gradated to suit 5th and 6th years
 
Also available as part of the following packages:
New Notes ‘Full Package’ 
New Notes ‘Full Study B Package’
Notes ‘Exercise A Package’
Notes ‘LAC Package’ – NEW!
Notes ‘Exercise B Package’
Notes ‘LBC Package’ – NEW!

€10.00

(NB! This is not the Textbook.)

 It is called ‘Core’ because the exercises are relevant to both Courses A and B.

Notes Core Workbook with App

The Notes Core Workbook (with phone/tablet app) is suitable for Courses A and B.

  • Listening
  • Irish Music exercises
  • Aural Skills exercises
  • Composing
  • Melody-writing exercises
  • Harmony exercises
 
 
Also available as part of the following packages:
Notes ‘Exercise A Package’
Notes ‘Exercise B Package’

€14.00

Notes Listening B Workbook with App

Notes Listening B Workbook (with phone/tablet app)

(Course B, examined in June 2026, 2027, 2028

  • Course B
    – Mozart
    – Berlioz
    – Deane
    – Beatles
    – Audio tracks for the Course B works
  • Gradated exercises

The new 2024 version includes 

  • extra revision and study pages
  • extra audio tracks 
 
 Also available as part of the following packages:
New Notes ‘Full Study B Package’
Notes ‘Exercise B Package’
Notes ‘LBC Package’ – NEW!

€14.00

 

Only available while current stock lasts. 

(For LC Exam June 2025 – please check as there are  no refunds for mistaken purchase)

 

Notes Listening A Workbook with App

Notes Listening A Workbook,  (with phone /tablet app)

(Course A Examined in June 2025)

  • Course A
    – Bach
    – Tchaikovsky
    – Barry
    – Queen
    – Audio tracks for the Course A works 
  • Gradated exercises
 
 Also available as part of the following packages:
Notes ‘Exercise A Package’
Notes ‘LAC Package’ – NEW!

Reduced to clear €10.00 €14.00

Notes Revision B eBook

Notes Revision B eBook (for phone/tablet app)

(Course B Examined in June 2026, 2027, 2028)

  • Listening section
  • Composing section
  • Study notes
  • Tables
  • Audio tracks for the Course B works

2-year eBook licence – €8.00

 

Only available while current stock lasts. 

(For LC Exam June 2025 – please check as there are  no refunds for mistaken purchase)

 

Notes Revision A Workbook with App

The Notes Revision A Workbook (with phone/tablet app!)

(Course A, Examined in June 2025)

  • Listening section
  • Composing section
  • Study notes
  • Tables
  • Audio tracks for the Course A works
 
 

Reduced to clear €8.00 €14.00

 

For student, where the book is on you booklist, please contact us if you need to purchase a copy and we can facilitate you. 

 

Notes Technology Workbook

The Notes Technology Workbook

  • Our music technology book has 2-part, 3-part and 4-part arrangements for the ‘inputting’ section of the Leaving Cert practical exam. They are suitable for different notation software e.g. Musescore, Finale and Sibelius
  • There are exercises and exemplars for both the 25% and the 50% (‘backing track’) options.
  • Guidance with ‘edits’ is also offered. This is ideal for students who are tackling the music technology option in their practical exam.

€10.00

Notes Yellow A4 Manuscript Copy Book

  • Every second page has 12 staves.
  • Every other page has 6 staves with blank areas for student notes

Buy:

1 for €2.80   or                     

2 for €5.20 (€ 2.60 each)  

3 for €7.50 (€ 2.50 each)   

New Notes 'Full Package' with App - 5 Books

The new Notes Textbook Package  and Composing Workbooks are suitable for Courses B

  • Notes Textbook Package, with phone app, suitable for Courses B
  • Notes Melody Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Harmony Workbook (with added audio)
 
 
Please contact us if required for Course A
 

€50.00

New Notes 'Full Study B Package' with App - 6 Books

Notes Textbook, Melody, Harmony and Listening Workbooks, (with phone/tablet app) 

 

  • Notes Textbook 
  • Notes Melody Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Harmony Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Listening A Workbook
 
 

€61.00

NB!

Please contact us if you require the Study A Package

Notes 'Exercise B Package' with App

Notes Listening, Core, Melody and Harmony Workbooks (with phone/tablet app) 

Course B (Examined in 2026, 2027, 2028)

 

  • Notes Melody Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Harmony Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Listening B Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Core Workbook 
 

€45.00

 

Only available while current stock lasts.

(For LC Exam June 2025 – please check as there are  no refunds for mistaken purchase)

 

Notes 'Exercise A Package' with App

Notes Listening, Core, Melody and Harmony Workbooks (with phone/tablet app)

Course A (Examined in June 2025)

 

  • Notes Melody Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Harmony Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Listening A Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Core Workbook 
 

Reduced to clear €42.00 €45.00

NEW!

Notes 'LBC Package'

Notes Listening, Melody and Harmony Workbooks (with phone/tablet app) 

Course B (Examined in 2026, 2027, 2028)

 

  • Notes Melody Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Harmony Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Listening B Workbook (with added audio)
 

€32.00

NEW!

 

Only available while current stock lasts.

(For LC Exam June 2025 – please check as there are no refunds for mistaken purchase)

 

Notes 'LAC Package'

Notes Listening, Melody and Harmony Workbooks (with phone/tablet app)

Course A (Examined in 2025)

 

  • Notes Melody Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Harmony Workbook (with added audio)
  • Notes Listening A Workbook 
 
 
 
 

Reduced to clear €30.00 €32.00

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