I create interactive elearning resources for studying music. Through a variety of musical activities such as drag and drop exercises and matching pairs, students have fun and are engaged whilst learning. All products are suitable for use on PC or tablets. Both versions can be linked to a projector for whole class viewing or the PC version can be used with a smart board for an interactive approach. Ideal for whole class tuition.
I create interactive elearning resources for studying music. Through a variety of musical activities such as drag and drop exercises and matching pairs, students have fun and are engaged whilst learning. All products are suitable for use on PC or tablets. Both versions can be linked to a projector for whole class viewing or the PC version can be used with a smart board for an interactive approach. Ideal for whole class tuition.
All aboard the time signature train for practise in recognising how many beats are in a bar. Clap along to the examples in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 and then check your answer. Ideal for students up to and including Grades 1 and 2 ABRSM. 50 different examples, randomly generated and from different genres.
Themed Musical Rhythm Equivalents is an interactive activity that tests students understanding of how note values and rhythms relate to one another. It practises crotchet/quarter note, quaver/eighth notes, semiquavers/sixteenth notes, minims/half notes and semibreve/whole notes. 4 different themes with fun sound effects help to keep students engaged.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF FORMAT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first. How to link provided in the PDF. Not suitable for Mac users at this time.
Once unzipped, save to hard drive and select launch story to start.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Randomly draws slides, so this can be reused.
Comes in tablet and computer versions which can both be used with a projector. The computer version can also be used with a smartboard.
This is a 5 in 1 resource for teaching for studying the major scale and key signature component of Grade 1 music theory (compatible with ABRSM)
There is an interactive module for tablet and one for computer. There are also PDF tutorial pages, questions and answers.
This is a sample section (12) from the Grade 1 theory bundle which has all 16 sections and a Grade 1 test and answer paper.
Adding The Counting To A Rhythm is an engaging and fun way to test your students rhythmic awareness. They will learn, not only how many beats are in the note or rest, but how to count the beats. This is a great starter for sightreading and goes up to dotted crotchet/dotted quarter note and quaver/eighth note patterns. Randomly generated questions, immediate feedback and help sections. Start with one note value or rest in the first unit and progress. Suitable for beginners and for the first three years of instrumental or singing study - and beyond.
Use with voice or instruments or as a starter for sightreading exercises. Improve sightreading and aural skills. Can be used with teacher or independently.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF FORMAT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time.
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Full product contains tablet and computer link for download. Preview contains information but without active links.
Worksheets highlighting the similarities and differences between the musical instrument families and the instruments within them. Includes answer sheets.
Musical Counting Blocks Basics has four sections of randomly generated rhythm blocks based on one count notes and rests up to four count notes and rest patterns. The first section is for crotchets/quarter notes and minims/half notes. Students learn to count these rhythms in numbered beats. There is a backing track for each slide which has warming up notes for C, Bb and Eb instruments. This module can be used as a quick rhythm understanding exercise, a warm up starter supplementary exercise or both together. Each section gets progressively harder and includes:
Crotchets/Quarter notes and rests.
Minims/Half notes and rests.
Dotted Minim/Dotted Half notes.
Semibreve/Whole notes and rests.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF FORMAT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first. A “How to” link is provided in the PDF.
**Not suitable for Mac users at this time.
Once unzipped, save to hard drive and select launch story to start.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have done this the first time, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Product Description
Suitable for both UK and US music terminology. Musical Instruments Wordsearch Bundle includes 5 interactive wordsearch:
Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Tuned Percussion
Untuned Percussion
Also includes attached answer pictures for use with a sub.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF DOCUMENT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time. (Mac users can use the tablet link on the computer but cannot download the computer zip for offline use)
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Suitable for both UK and US music terminology.
Students will find this interactive approach to aural absorbing. Aural intervals 1 is a starter aural activity to help students develop their inner voice and to support the aural part of instrumental exams. Can be used as a warm up, singing exercise, piano exercise or quiz. Covers 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths and 7th.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF DOCUMENT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time. (Mac users can use the tablet link on the computer but cannot download the computer zip for offline use)
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Full product contains tablet and computer link for download.
Adding The Counting To A Rhythm (Part 2) is an engaging and fun way to test your students rhythmic awareness. They will learn not only how many beats are in the note or rest but how to count the beats. This is a great intermediate sightreading activity and follows on from part 1 counting in crotchets/quarter notes to counting in quaver/eighth note patterns. Randomly generated questions, immediate feedback and help sections. Start with one note value or rest in the first unit and progress. Suitable for the first three years of instrumental or singing study - and beyond.
Use with voice or instruments or as a starter for sightreading exercises. Improve sightreading and aural skills. Can be used with teacher or independently.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF FORMAT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time.
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Full product contains tablet and computer link for download.
Themed Musical Word Rhythms is an interactive game designed to practise crotchet/quarter note and quaver/eighth note rhythm combinations. The words and phrases help students recognise the sounds in words and notes.
There are 6 themes to choose from (Circus, Farm, Sport, Space, Halloween and Transport) providing plenty of ideas for the follow on composition task (worksheets included)
Copy and paste this link into your browser to view video
http://bit.ly/ThemedPPV
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF FORMAT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first. How to link provided in the PDF. Not suitable for Mac users at this time.
Once unzipped, save to hard drive and select launch story to start.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Randomly draws slides, so this can be reused.
Comes in tablet and computer versions which can both be used with a projector. The computer version can also be used with a smartboard.
Themed Time Signatures,
This interactive resource includes 6 different themes to engage your students (sport,space,farm,transport,Halloween and circus)
Starting with easy rhythms and progressing up to triplets, match the time signature and the rhythm.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF FORMAT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first. How to link provided in the PDF. Not suitable for Mac users at this time.
Once unzipped, save to hard drive and select launch story to start.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Randomly draws slides, so this can be reused.
Comes in tablet and computer versions which can both be used with a projector. The computer version can also be used with a smartboard.
These modules use rhythm only. They will help instrumentalists and music students with the important skill of sight-reading.
This module uses Dotted Quarter, Quarter, Half, Dotted Half, Eighth, Sixteenth and Quarter rests.
Each slide includes an audio of the pulse/beat and a play bar to hear the rhythm. Instructions are included on each slide and a help reference is easily pulled up. This can be used for any instrument or even students clapping or using percussion or body percussion.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF DOCUMENT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time. (Mac users can use the tablet link on the computer but cannot download the computer zip for offline use)
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Full product contains tablet and computer link for download.
These modules use rhythm only. They will help instrumentalists and music students with the important skill of sight-reading.
This module uses Dotted Quarter, Quarter, Half, Dotted Half, Eighth, Sixteenth and Quarter rests.
Each slide includes an audio of the pulse/beat and a play bar to hear the rhythm. Instructions are included on each slide and a help reference is easily pulled up. This can be used for any instrument or even students clapping or using percussion or body percussion.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF DOCUMENT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time. (Mac users can use the tablet link on the computer but cannot download the computer zip for offline use)
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.
Full product contains tablet and computer link for download.
Suitable for both UK and US music terminology.
Musical Puzzles 3 practises notes in the treble or bass clef. The product includes a set of treble and bass clef resources including an interactive module, a pdf question worksheet and an answer sheet. The interactive modules can be used on any device.
*PRODUCT LINKS ARE GIVEN IN PDF DOCUMENT.
Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first.
Not suitable for Mac users at this time. (Mac users can use the tablet link on the computer, but cannot download the computer zip for offline use)
Once unzipped select LAUNCH STORY to start the game.
Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have this, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.