Worksheet 16 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 16 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers (16th) and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 8 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Irregular time signature Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 6 - Rhythm Reading exercises for middle and high school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Quaver rests Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 7 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 7 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers, quaver rests Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 2 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms. This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 2 - 4/4 time signature focusing on dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 3 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 3 - 3/4 time signature focusing on dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Book 1 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 and KS4 music classrooms - Teacher Guide After finding myself in a number of different classroom setting this year, I wanted to create a resource that could be applied in the choral, general music, band and orchestra rooms. It comes as no surprise to us that students struggle with rhythm as a majority of our students focus most of their attention on pitch. Each of the 10 worksheets comes with a new rhythmic challenge. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms Worksheet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms Worksheet 4 - 2/4 time signature. Triplets and semiquavers Worksheet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers Worksheet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Quaver rests Worksheet 7 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers, quaver rests Worksheet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Irregular time signature Worksheet 9 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers and rests Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature. More complex rhythm patterns and ties. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing.This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The booklet also comes with teachers suggestions of uses and how to vary the tasks in the classroom setting. The tasks can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There will be play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 5 - Rhythm Reading exercises for middle and high school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Quick Film Music project for KS3 or KS4 music students This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

Quick Gospel Music project for KS3 or KS4 music students This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

Classical music history worksheet - comparing two pieces by Liszt. This is a great introduction lesson to the Romantic composer Liszt. It’s a chance for students to learn to compare two contrasting pieces (these are easily accessible on YouTube - Liebestraum No. 3 and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Liszt and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Liebestraum No. 3 and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. These pieces are easily found on music streaming sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead into to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to. This worksheet links with the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.

Fun music theory activity based on the nursery rhyme - This Old Man. Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop music theory whilst working remotely or away from your classroom? This fun worksheet encourages basic understanding of music theory, note naming and how to apply it to a piano / tuned percussion or their own instrument. Students can then use the music theory sheet to play or sing This Old Man on an instrument of their choice either in class or at home. Don’t forget to follow Passionate About Music Education for all the latest updates!

Fun music project - exploring the Dorian Scale. This was created for music lessons being taught outside of the music room with limited access to instruments! The activities include an introduction to the dorian scale (there is an opportunity to bring listening work into this), identifying the dorian scale on a keyboard and stave notation. Writing 3 simple dorian pieces using a given rhythm and a practical homework task (which could be a class lesson) on learning to play Scarborough Fair - a folk song composed from the dorian scale. Students could input their composition onto music software or play on virtual instruments if you have no access to classroom instruments. The practical task is also set up so students can use real instruments at home or in the classroom, sing the song, or use virtual instruments. This unit links with Year 2, topic 1 (Scales) of the Middle School Music curriculum that is for sale on this TES page. For more hybrid-styled lesson resources make sure you follow Passionate About Music Education TES page!

Concert Planning / logistic Checklist - excel spreadsheet This is the perfect checklist for all busy music teachers who needs assistance with planning the logistics of a concert and want to ensure that nothing is missed. The editable spreadsheet includes ideas of some of the tasks you will need to complete in the lead up to the concert, the day of the concert and afterwards. It allows you to assign who is responsible for completing each task so that you can take some of the stress off your plate. Don’t forget to follow this TES page and why not check out passionate about music education channel on Youtube.

Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music classes This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 20 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers (16th), ties and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 10 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature.More complex rhythm patterns and ties Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 11 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 and KS4 music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 11 - 4/4 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.