This video resource contains a complete analysis of Mozart’s Einen Kleine Machtmusik (Mv IV) to prepare students for the set work question on the Listening and Analysis exam. This accessible and entertaining resource starts from the position of a student with no interest or experience in this style, and slowly builds up knowledge and confidence. The video structure features: An overview of the movement, within the context of the whole suite. A breakdown of the instruments used and clefs. ‘Big Picture’ information on the structure and musical elements Intrinsic and detailed insight into the specifics of the musical elements, including melodic and rhythmic devices, articulations, dynamics, harmony, tonality and structure.

This video and worksheet resources has been designed specifically for remote learning! In Part Three of the series, we get into some detail with the use of film music, specifically how motifs and letimotifs are used tio reflect time, place, character and mood. We take in John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and a whole bunch of different film themes! As ever, it is designed to be accessible and concise, and is perfect for your year 7s and 8s working at home. I used this with Year 8 during the 2020 lockdown, and it worked brilliantly! I hope you enjoy it. Dan

If, like me, you REFUSE TO DRAW THE LETTERS ON THE KEYBOARD… then look no further - the Draw-A-Keyboard Tango is here! This is my go-to cover lesson, homework, Do Now and remote learning resource. I tend to run it multiple times to aid memory, and turn it into a class competition - who can get 8 marks out of 8? So, what do you get? My Draw-A-Keyboard Tango video An instrumental version without my singing The Draw-A-Keyboard worksheet with mark scheme AND three pages of notation questions for your cover lessons. NEW FOR LOCKDOWN - a link to the Draw-A-Keyboard Online, using Google Drawing - you can set this on your Google Classroom and give your feedback! I hope you enjoy the Draw A Keyboard challenge… or, I hope the students get 8 out of 8 quickly so they don’t have to hear it ever again.

Following the success of my Super Sizzler Summer Quiz, I am so immensely pleased and proud to be able to present to you my new Christmas music quiz! It’s bigger and better - thanks to my customer feedback! •           Ten video rounds, including answer videos - 55 minutes •           Packed with Xmas music, picture and video rounds.  •           Can be run as a whole quiz, or separate rounds, depending on your lesson length •           Question sheets in PDF, Docx and Google Doc formats - can be printed or typed •           Can be run from whiteboard or student devices •           Teacher’s help sheet, with detailed timing of every question •           Suitable for both primary AND secondary schools.  •           Perfect for cover, non-practical and re-roomed lessons •           Dedicated support from me via email, fast and efficient guaranteed. These are the rounds: •           Beat the Xmas Intro •           Emit SamX (reverse) •           8 Bit Wonderland (lo-fi) •           Chimney Rescue (echoey) •           Xmas Movie Mania •           Beat the 2023 Intro •           Mistletoe Mystery (hidden artists picture round) •           Time for a Break (Xmas advert video round) •           Who’s Got Xmas Covered? (cover version) •           Jingle Lyric Mix-up (missing lyric audio) FEEDBACK from the Super Sizzler Summer Quiz: “Great quality resource Dan - really enjoyed these. Worth every penny.” “I really liked this quiz and the fact that each round ran as a video. Super easy and engaging for students.” “We loved it at our school, we had TAs wanting to do it too! If I had to be picky, I’d appreciate a slightly longer quiz (we have hour long lessons) but only because I enjoyed it so much!” “They loved Rick Rolled! As in really loved it. They also loved Disney villains. They also loved 10s and 20s they were brilliant!” “Used for end of year lessons, students thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks for a great resource, hoping for another one next year!” “Disney Villains was EXCELLENT!! Lovely twist on the classic Disney round. It was excellent Dan.” “We loved it! We usually use the Musical Contexts summer quiz, but yours was much better!” “Fantastic quiz, thank you so much!” Finish 2023 in style with the WINTERY WONDERQUIZ - Your students will LOVE it! Thank you all for supporting me and my work, I love to bring you the best quality music quizzes out there! Dan