Session 12 takes a deep look at the string section and individual string instruments within the orchestra. Great links and pictures throughout the PP and some great points for debate and discussion.

In session 11 we look at the romantic period with another cultural change and views on life just after the industrial revolution. Poets such as Wordsworth and composers like Chopin appeared with a much more romantic view of the world which was reflected in the works of this period. The notes and guide provide great prompts for debate and discussion on this period.

A look at the great composer and the influences of this period with great links, pictures and notes to prompt great debate and discussion during this period.

Session 9 takes a deep look at the classical period with great links, notes, pictures questions and debate. We look at composers, instruments, orchestra’s and styles of the period and the reasons behind these changes prompting great debate and discussion.

A look at the German born composer, his music and life together with interesting facts from this period. The notes for this PP give great guidance and prompt some super debate and discussion.

Session 7 takes a look at the baroque period, further development of the orchestra and music of this period, with great links pictures, discussion and debate in music. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

Session 6 takes a look at the composer Monteverdi with great links pictures, discussion and debate in his music and life. Composing in this period and the influences of the time. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

This session takes a look at the Renaissance period and the explosion of culture through the arts. The affects this had on music and composers of the period. It also looks at the start of the orchestra.

Session 4 looks at the two paths in Europe at this time. Secular and sacred music influencing each other with great links pictures, discussion and debate in music. The Church, gregorian chants and medievel composers. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

Session 3 takes a look at very early music and how it progressed to the middle ages with great links pictures, discussion and debate in music and culture from the start. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

Session 2 takes an overview with great links pictures, discussion and debate at music from the start to where we are today and how important music is in our lives. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

These Ks2 power points are designed to drip feed information and understanding of music through questions, debate and discussion. There are notes to accompany the powerpoints and some great links. The lessons are designed in such a way that each Powerpoint can take several lessons with discussion and often link to expected learning in Ks2 history. The lessons follow the expected learning of music in Ks2 and follow the national curriculum. These are very relaxed lessons with interesting facts, people and social settings through history and take us right up to the modern day composers and music technology. This first set of sessions looks at: Where music came from. What it is. How we harnessed sound and early music BCE.

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on demonstrating and reinforcing all the dimensions in music and previous learning. Including activity notes/ideas and fun, this really is an easy to deliver project over 4 lessons for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The project is performed to measure progress and includes and demonstrates all learning in the interrelated dimensions of music. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun! These are the final lessons in music for Ks1 and can be delivered in y1 and reinforced in y2 ensuring that all gaps in learning have been identified and addressed.

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on live & recorded music. Including activity notes/ideas and fun. This can be delivered over 2 sessions. This really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun!

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on structure & duration. Including activity notes/ideas and fun. This can be delivered over 2 sessions. This really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun!

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on timbre & tempo. Including activity notes/ideas and fun that can be delivered over 2 sessions. This really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun!

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on texture. Including activity notes/ideas and fun, this really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun!

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on dynamics. Including activity notes/ideas and fun, this really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun! Loads of fun to be had here with natural acoustics etc!

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on pitch. Including activity notes/ideas and fun, this really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun! Remember to add in previous learning like beat and rhythm during the lesson and your warm up chant!

A fantastic simple to use PP for your lesson on rhythm. Including activity notes/ideas and fun, this really is an easy to deliver lesson for the least experienced teacher in music or a fantastic interactive lesson for the more confident. A quick read through of the notes and your ready to go within 10 minutes. The links work fine if you already have youtube open and in any case, you can simply copy and paste. These lessons will naturally build your own subject knowledge as you move through the complete set of lessons and the final session demonstrates progress in all aims and expectations of Ks1 music curriculum. If you follow our lessons throughout Ks1 you will have covered everything, identified gaps in learning, demonstrated progress and completed the expected curriculum. Have fun! Remember to revisit beat in this lesson for continued learning throughout the system.