Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Star Wars/Luke Skywalker’ theme, in the ‘Star Wars’ films by the renowned John Williams is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.

This really useful infographic, covers a wide range of traditional and indigenous music from around the globe. All music genres listed come with musical examples to support the resource and aid in learning. It would provide an excellent addition to any lesson on World Music styles, for example the BTEC Level 3 “Unit 36 Studying Music from Around the World”. The resource comes as HD picture, ready for printing, a HD eBook and a compressed, small file eBook, great for saving to mobile devices for revision and study. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC – World Music Map (.pdf High quality) BOOKLET – World Music Map- MUSIC EXAMPLES (.pdf High quality) BOOKLET – World Music Map- MUSIC EXAMPLES (.pdf compressed quality) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) ========================= PRESENTATION – World Music Map- MUSIC EXAMPLES (.pptx PowerPoint) PRESENTATION – World Music Map (.pptx PowerPoint)

Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range ofworksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.

The Music Tempo lesson and Infographic is a great introduction to learning about music tempo speeds for young learners. It is one of many explaining a wide range of basic features for Music and Musical Theory. This is a great way to get younger learners to remember common tempo speed and link these with fast to slow animals. The infographic is a lifelong tool you will use again and again. Along with a very interactive lesson where words, Tempo Speeds and Animals are linked. Moreover, there is a Worksheet that can be used for Homework or as a class exercise. Posters and Infographics are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: INFOGRPAHIC – (.png file) INFOGRPAHIC – (.pdf file) CUTOUT – lesson exercise WORKSHEET – Classroom lesson to support Infographic and “Cutout Exercise”.

This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of sound and audio terms used throughout the film/television production. This lesson is closely linked with others in this series, Music and Sound Design in Films, and provides an excellent reference for these other lessons. The lesson/presentation covers these key areas in detail; Soundscapes Diegetic and nondiegetic sound Dialogue ADR Voiceover Location Sound Film Score Sound Track Motifs Film Musical Themes “Braam!” Sounds Sound FXs Foley Ambient Establishing sound Empathetic and Un empathetic Synchronous sound and Asynchronous sound Sound Bridges Mixing The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.

The Music Tempo lesson and Infographic is a great introduction to learning about music tempo speeds for young learners. It is one of many explaining a wide range of basic features for Music and Musical Theory. This is a great way to get younger learners to remember common tempo speed and link these with fast to slow animals. The infographic is a lifelong tool you will use again and again. Along with a very interactive lesson where words, Tempo Speeds and Animals are linked. Moreover, there is a Worksheet that can be used for Homework or as a class exercise. Posters and Infographics are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: INFOGRPAHIC – (.png file) INFOGRPAHIC – (.pdf file) CUTOUT – lesson exercise WORKSHEET – Classroom lesson to support Infographic and “Cutout Exercise”.

The Music Texture Infographic and lesson is a great introduction to learning about the most common musical textures and layers within music composition. It is one of many explaining a wide range of basic features for Musical composition and Musical Theory. This is a great way to get younger learners to remember common structural elements within popular music. This infographic is a lifelong tool you will use again and again. Along with a very interactive lesson where words, texture terms, and a brief explanation are linked. Moreover, there is a Worksheet that can be used for remote learning, homework, or as a class exercise. Posters and Infographics are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC – (.png file) INFOGRAPHIC – (.pdf file) CUTOUT – Word Match - lesson exercise WORKSHEET – Classroom lesson to support Infographic and “Cutout Exercise”.

This infographic on music Note Duration would provide an excellent addition to any student learning musical note lengths and rhythm. The Note Duration infographic covers all common Note and Rest lengths, their full name and symbols used within musical notation. All Note values come with audio examples to support and aid learning, as well as an image of the note when inputted into computer music software. This is great for learners who are starting to write and compose music using software for the first time. Finally, the resource also has a great interactive classroom exercise or task. Cutout cards allow students to match correct Notes, Rests, Names and Beat values together and sum up everything they have learnt. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC – Music Note Duration (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC – Music Note Duration (.png) INFOGRAPHIC - Music Note Duration (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) WORKSHEET – CUTOUT-Note Duration (.png) WORKSHEET - CUTOUT-Note Duration (.pdf) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) AUDIO-Note Duration-80bpm IMAGES-Note Duration image examples (.png)

These Rhythm Flash Cards would be a really useful addition to student’s studying music Composition, Arranging and Listening Skills. All the rhythms come with audio examples at two different tempos, as well as .pdf and .png files so they can be printed or copied into a range of formats to aid learning. In this package: HD – High Quality- Rhythm Flash Cards: .pdf file PRINTOUT HD – High Quality - Rhythm Flash Cards: .pdf file Images - .png image files of all rhythms (Square) AUDIO – .mp3 rhythm examples at 70bpm AUDIO – .mp3 rhythm examples at 100bpm

Flash Cards would be a really useful addition to students studying music Composition, Arranging and Musical Notation. There are over 70 cards in this pack and all are examples of the most common elements of music notation and musical theory. This resource also includes a really useful “Cut-Out” version of the flash cards, ready to be cutout and used for student revision or in class testing. The flash cards would also provide an excellent classroom display that could be exhibited around a music room. In this package: PRINTOUT HD – High Quality – Music Notation Flash Card (.pdf file) Images - .png image files of all cards(Square) CUT-OUT – Six per page Music Notation Flash Cards ready to cut out for revision and testing (.pdf file)

Dive into the suave and thrilling world of James Bond with our “Licence to Teach!” resource on the iconic Bond leitmotif music and film score. Explore the evolution of the Bond sound, captivating students with the espionage-inspired James Bond Theme. This resource includes a comprehensive study of the legendary music that has become synonymous with the world’s favourite secret agent. Engage your class in the magic of Bond. Studying music composed and arranged by industry professionals helps all learners develop analytical/critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources and all the others that can be found within the “Leitmotifs and Film Music: Growing Resource BUNDLE!”, feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to Super-man, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.

Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. This ‘No Prep’, ready-to-go lesson looks at the music from two of the most renowned versions of the Batman character. Firstly, the 1960s ‘Batman TV Series’, by the composer Neal Hefti and then one of the most modern versions; “The Batman”, from the 2022 film with music composed by the fantastic Michael Giacchino. Moreover, the lesson then allows learners to compare all the musical themes and scores from the live-action Batman films. Studying music composed and arranged by industry professionals helps all learners develop analytical/critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources and all the others that can be found within the “Leitmotifs and Film Music: Growing Resource BUNDLE!”, feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to Super-man, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive.

This lecture and supporting classroom resources is part five in the “History of Popular Music” package. It covers the rise of Psychedelic rock music and its strong connections with psychedelic drugs throughout the 1960s. In this package: Lecture Classroom Worksheet (with full ANSWER SHEET for teachers) REVISION- Recommended Listening - Artists and Songs Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) Covered in 1960s Music: Psychedelic Rock Lesson Recap (Part four) Lesson Aims and Objectives The birth of Psychedelic rock in 1960s culture Woodstock Festive and it importance The Cold War and other major events of the time UK and USA leading artists throughout this period Psychedelic rock and The Beatles Characteristics of this genre Recording Techniques of the time and ‘The Wall of Sound’ technique

This lecture and supporting classroom resources is part two in the “History of Popular Music” package. It covers the early development of the Popular Music, recapping Tin-Pan-Ally, Ragtime and Swings genres from the last lesson. It then covers the development of Jazz music, Cool Jazz and the Birth and development of Blue music. In this package: Lecture Classroom Worksheets Music examples needed for this lecture REVISION-History of Jazz Music REVISION-History of Blue Music MP3 - Boogie-Woogie Bass Line (Audio Example) MIDI - Boogie-Woogie Bass Line (Audio Example) SCORE – Music Notation - Boogie-Woogie Bass Line (Audio Example) Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) Covered in Pre1950s: Blues, Jazz and Be-Bop Lesson Recap (Part one) Swing’s development into Bebop Jazz Dissonance used in Jazz Music Artist and Music examples (linked with resources) Cool Jazz genre Birth of Blues Music Blues Music Structure Blues and Boogie-Woogie Music styles Follow-up classroom tasks and exercises

This lecture and supporting classroom resources provide an excellent first lesson into popular music song structures and how modern day music is constructed and framed around the different elements of a song. In this package: Lecture Classroom Worksheet (with teacher Answer sheet) Audio/MIDI Examples of 12 Bar Blues – “Boogie-Woogie Bass” Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) Covered in Popular Song Structures Common form and structures used in modern music The different elements/parts of a modern song (verse, chorus, bridge etc…) The “Lick” and “Hook” 12 Bar Blues Structure 12 Bar Blues Chords – with example audio and MIDI 32 Bar Structure Verse-Chorus Structure Related examples of songs and artists

This lecture and supporting classroom resources is to aid in the basic understanding of different professional microphone types and how these are used with the studio. This lesson mainly covers the elements of a Dynamic Microphone, however with would fit very well in any practical or theory based lesson explaining recording studio production. In this package: Worksheet – step by steps guide to creating a Dynamic microphone (pdf) Worksheet – in image .jpeg format Link to YouTube video tutorial REVISION- microphone types, polar patterns and stereo recording WORKSHEET- Microphone Word-Link exercise and Task Sheet HOMEWORK – Important words to remember research task. Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) AUDIO - Example of the microphone used on vocals AUDIO - Example of the microphone used on acoustic guitar AUDIO - Example of the microphone used on electric guitar

Delve into the sonic realm with our comprehensive teaching resource ebook! Uncover the intricacies of essential audio effects—compression, EQ, reverb, noise gates, and more. This digital guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, offering in-depth insights into each effect’s application, parameters, and creative possibilities. Perfect for audio enthusiasts and producers, it’s a roadmap to mastering the art of sound design. Elevate your skills, shape your signature sound, and transform your productions with this indispensable ebook. This Resource would be really useful for any student or teacher working within a Music or Music Technology department, but also extremely valuable and convenient for home/self-study revision. The e-book also comes in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, allowing it to be used alongside other resources within a lesson. What’s Covered: Compression: What is Dynamic Range and why do we need to control it? Threshold control and what it does Ratio and the amount of compression Gain and the Output Level Attack, Release and Auto controls on an Audio Compressor Knee and how it works Peak and RMS settings What is Side Chaining? De-essing and how to use Ducking FX and how to use Parallel Compression and the New York Mix technique Link to FREE TUTORIAL VIDEO on compression EQ and Controlling Frequency: How is EQ used in Live and Studio settings The Frequency/Audio Spectrum Human Hearing bands Parametric EQ and how it works Graphic EQ and how it works Different types of EQ Filters Reverb and adding “Space” to a Mix: What is Reverb and how does it work? Early Reflections explained When to add Reverb The many types of Reverb Spring and Plate Reverse Reverb Hall Reverb Reverb Control Parameters Noise Gates: What is an Audio Noise Gate? Noise Gate Parameters Side Chaining with Gates In this package: eBOOK – Common Audio FXs-eBOOK (.pdf) eBOOK – Common Audio FXs-eBOOK (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

This lecture and supporting classroom resources provide an excellent resource to showcasing all the different performance techniques available to guitar and electric guitar performers. This would an excellent addition to teaching these techniques, but also for none guitar players in a class to be able to hear what these techniques sound like and know the kinds of musical genres they are used. In this package: Lecture Classroom Worksheet Audio Examples; - Pick Scrape - Whammy Bar - String Bending - Palm Mute - Dive Bomb - Harmonics - Tapping Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) Common Guitar Techniques Parts of the Guitar Whammy Bar and Vibrato sounds String Bending + common artists Pick Slide/Scrape Palm Mute + common music genres Guitar Harmonics Dive Bomb Tapping Tremolo Picking Summary of Lesson

This lecture and supporting classroom resources provide an excellent guide to different arranging techniques used by different professional artists. The PowerPoint presentation and PDF versions of the lesson links with a classroom listening task and homework project for students to complete. In this package: Lecture (PowerPoint and PDF versions) WORKSHEET - Classroom task with listening exercise. ANSWERS – classroom task answers. HOMEWORK – Development task linked to lesson, used for homework or assignment PRACTICAL TASK - musical classroom task linked to presentation/lesson. REVISION – ‘Elements of Music’ sheet Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) ** Arranging Music ** What is Arranging? The role of a Musical Arranger Elements of Music: Pitch Rhythm Tempo Contour (how the melody moves and changes) Timbre Dynamics Meter Key Melody Harmony