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 for intermediate players: TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 6 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 6 - 9/8 time signature. ** 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 for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE - BOOKLET 4 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 4 - 2/4 time signature. Includes 8th and 16th notes (quavers and semiquavers). 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 for intermediate players: TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 7 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 7 - 4/4 time signature. Includes 8th and 16th notes and rests. 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 for intermediate players: TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 8 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 8 - 5/4 time signature. Includes triplets. 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.

Christmas Pop music worksheet - comparing two singles. This is a great introduction lesson to the difference between sacred and secular Christmas music. Students will compare and contrast two Christmas songs and this task will work perfectly for remote, hybrid or in-person lessons. The worksheet starts with some basic history about Christmas songs and carols and simple questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Band Aid - Do they Know It’s Christmas and White Christmas. Students will describe the musical features of both singles and then look for similarities. This links with Year 3, 1st Unit module from the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page. Check out our Youtube channel - Passionate about Music Education which gives training advice specifically for music teachers!

CLARINET - Sight-reading for the beginner player No. 5 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 4 - 6/8 time signature in the key of C major. Simple beat values and uses G - C. 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 uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.

Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 4 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 4 - 2/4 time signature in the key of D major. Simple beat values and uses Low G - to A. 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 uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.

A great starter activity for Christmas time. Students to identify what sacred or secular Christmas song the lyrics are from. Students can work alone, in pairs or small groups. A great game for all ages.

Fun Christmas musical activities - identifying songs and rhythm reading Many of our students do not know the difference between a Christmas Carol and a Christmas song. The first activity helps students identify 20 famous song titles. Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop rhythm reading? Link the song lyrics to the rhythm patterns. Students can then use the music theory sheet to create their own rhythm patterns or Christmas lyrics in class or at home. A perfect lesson for any music teachers working remotely or in a non-music classroom. Why not follow our TES page to get notifications of new products and promotions!

Looking for a fun starter? Here is an instrument identification game / quiz that can be played by all ages. It also includes some non-western traditional instruments. Can be played as individuals, pairs and small groups.

Fun music theory activities based around Christmas Songs and Carols. Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop music theory? Are you struggling for new and imaginative ways of teaching remotely or in a non-specialist room? This fun worksheet encourages basic understanding of music theory, note naming and matching song lyrics to songs and carols. Students can then use the music theory sheet to play the melodic lines on an instrument of their choice / virtual instrument at home. A perfect exercise for any music teachers working remotely or in a non-music classroom. Make sure you like and follow my page to be notified of the latest new resources and promotions.

A fun starter activity for all ages. Students are challenged to identify the different traditional and non-traditional instruments. This game can be played individually, in pairs or small groups. A lot of fun for all ages!

A fun introduction to Pop History! Perfect for remote or in person learning. This is a good introduction lesson to get students thinking about different styles and genres of pop music! Explore different genres and the decades that they originated. Explore different artists and the decades they were most popular / make their breakthrough Explore how technology helped develop music technology. Link to an excellent video on Youtube for homework. An answer sheet is included Perfect for middle and high school students. This lesson links with the middle school music curriculum for sale on this page (Year 3, Topic 1). Don’t forget to follow the page for updates and latest resources!!

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.

Classical music worksheet - comparing two pieces by Chopin. This is a great introduction lesson to the Romantic composer Chopin. It’s a chance to learn how to compare two contrasting pieces (easily accessible on streaming music sites - Raindrop Prelude and Minute Waltz). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Chopin and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Raindrop Prelude and Minute Waltz. These pieces are easily found on streaming music 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 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.

This powerpoint is one of a series of lessons based around famous music and composers that is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint explores the composer, has links to relevant online music recordings, and allows students to relate to the music and key theory. Homework / extension tasks have been included. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this famous and much loved work.

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. This task is linked to Year 2 module 3 of the middle school curriculum (Instrumental music).

This powerpoint is one of a series of lessons based around famous music and composers that is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint explores the composer, has links to relevant online music recordings, and allows students to relate to the music and key theory. Homework / extension tasks have been included. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this famous and much loved work. Links with Year 1 topic 1 from the Middle School curriculum that is for sale.

**Concert review self-reflection worksheet for music / band / choir classes. ** This 2 page worksheet was created to help students start to think and self-reflect on their performance in a concert. On the first page students self evaluate their preparation and performance in the concert. They give themselves a mark out of 4. There are 11 questions to answer. On the second page students answer in more detail simple self-reflection questions about the concert and are encouraged to review what they enjoyed, learned and need to develop in preparation for the next concert performance. This is an editable 2 page worksheet. It can be used as a homework task, classroom activity or for a sub lesson.