IB Music source requirements

IB Music Source Checker

Music coursework sources include scores, recordings, samples, repertoire research, composer/performer evidence, and creative influences. Borrowed audio, notation, and stylistic models need acknowledgement.

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Music coursework source check

Marksy reads the links or source notes you provide, applies the selected IB assessment profile, and only stops for clarification when the score depends on it.

Profile
2Sources
3Clarify
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Selected profile

Music coursework

Source rules

What usually works for Music coursework

Usually strong

  • Scores, recordings, samples with license/source details, composer/performer interviews, scholarship, and process evidence.
  • Student performance/composition documentation.
  • Repertoire sources with enough metadata for citation.

Needs review

  • YouTube uploads with unclear rights or recording details.
  • AI-generated loops or stems without acknowledgement.
  • Generic music theory webpages used as evidence.

Avoid or replace

  • Unattributed samples.
  • Copying melodies or arrangements without citation.
  • Treating streaming links as complete citations when edition/performer details matter.

Examples: strong, risky, weak

Strong

A published score, a named recording, a cited composer interview, and student composition drafts.

Review

A streaming recording with performer details but incomplete edition info.

Weak

An uncited sample loop in a composition.

Where to find better Music coursework sources

If your current source gets a warning, do not just add more websites. Use searches that match the assessment rule and replace weak evidence with sources that can actually carry analysis.

Replacement moves

Replace unattributed samples. with scores, recordings, samples with license/source details, composer/performer interviews, scholarship, and process evidence..

Use youtube uploads with unclear rights or recording details. only as context unless your teacher confirms they can carry evidence.

Add one source that gives direct evidence for the coursework, not just general background.

Strong places to look

Scores, recordings, samples with license/source details, composer/performer interviews, scholarship, and process evidence
Student performance/composition documentation
Repertoire sources with enough metadata for citation