Book 3 Teacher Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music class This booklet is full of great rhythm exercises to challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the choral, general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All 10 exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube. Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic challenge. Worksheet 21 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 22 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 23 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 24 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 25 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 26 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 27 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 28 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 29 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Worksheet 30 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each of the 12 rhythm patterns consist of a 3 bar pattern and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with 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 is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Book 3 Student Guide - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 school music classrooms Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic challenge. I have created a STUDENT FRIENDLY BOOK for printing that accompanies the teacher handbook which is also for sale on the site. Worksheet 21 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 22 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 23 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 24 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and crotchet rests Worksheet 25 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 26 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms and quaver rests Worksheet 27 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 28 - 2/4 time signature. Quavers and semiquavers Worksheet 29 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Worksheet 30 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each of the 12 rhythm patterns consist of a 3 bar pattern and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with 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 is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Sight-reading for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 5 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Sight-reading THE BLUES for intermediate players: CLARINET BOOKLET 10 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @ musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature. Using the Blues Scale. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.

**Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 7 - 4/4 time ** Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at musictheorymadesimple. **Booklet 7 - 4/4 time signature. Intermediate rhythms and uses the G major scale (Concert Bb). ** For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.

Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9 - 4/4 time Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 9 - 4/4 time signature. Intermediate rhythms and uses the D major scale (Concert F). For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.

Sight-reading THE BLUES for intermediate players: ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 10 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at music theory made simple. Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature. Using the Blues Scale. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.

Worksheet 24 - 3/4 Rhythm Reading for KS3 & KS4 school music This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 24 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each pattern has a 3 bar rhythm with a 4th bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. 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 3 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.

A blues work booklet for use with classes. Demonstrating the three basic concepts - scales, chords and the walking bass line.

This is the third lesson in a series for learning the Blues. This lesson focuses on the walking bass line. The powerpoint has been designed for google classroom but can be adapted for other platforms.

Here are 12 activities that students can do from home and can share with you as a homework or project from the comfort of their homes. Set a task as a weekly challenge to keep students engaged and talking about music with their families.

This lesson and power point teaches student about using still images as a basis for creating a performance. The stimulus is The Victorians and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Teaching notes for the lesson are included on each slide.

Burned out? Stressed? Losing passion for the subject you love? This guide of 7 tips was original written for music teachers but will easily apply to all teachers in helping find strategies to re-ignite your passion again.

This is the 3rd lesson in a series and focuses on devising. Students are given images of Victorian children as a focal point to create original devised work. All teacher notes are on the power point slides.

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 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 / 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.

A powerpoint resource introducing instruments and musical terms related to African and Arab music. Lots of original photos of traditional instruments. A great teaching resource for GCSE music.

This is a music composing challenge where students have to create an original rhythmic composition using objects that can be found around their house, school or garden. This is a fun task for students who do not have access to instruments at home and to experiment with different timbres and rhythms. It can be set as a practical homework. It is a great way to engage and encourage students to use different recording technology and their completed composition task can include family members both in their house or around the world. This is a good opportunity for you to link to Stomp the Musical. Powerpoint has been updated and includes the composing challenge, advice for students and some video links.

This lesson plan and powerpoint teaches student about using still images as a basis for creating a performance. The stimulus is The Victorians and the story of Hansel and Gretel. Students also explore interviewing, perception, and flash backs. Teaching notes are included on each slide.

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 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 / 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.