AQA GCSE Music: Past Papers

Exam code: 8271

Past Papers

Browse our range of AQA GCSE Music Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with GCSE Music past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your GCSE Music exam.

2026

June 2026 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271

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    2025

    June 2025 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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    2024

    June 2024 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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      2023

      June 2023 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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        2022

        June 2022 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271

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          June 2022 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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            2021

            November 2021 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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              November 2021 Component 3: Composing Music 8271/C

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                2020

                November 2020 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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                  2019

                  June 2019 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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                    2018

                    June 2018 Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

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