Resources to use for the teaching of accidentals and key signatures. Powerpoint in PDF and pptx formats. Worksheet to fill in with the powerpoint, includes a homework task at the end and student assessment ‘how well do I know what we have learnt today?’ Word and PDF formats. 2 videos explaining how to figure out key signatures for sharps and flats. Exercises in worksheet taken from Bridging the Gap to GCSE Music. ( Zig Zag Education) Video in powerpoint from RIAM Teaching and Learning network:

Student booklets of 15-18 pages each for the complete teaching of the 8 set works for the Listening and Appraising exam. For use alongside the powerpoints, as paragraphs have blank spaces to fill in as they go along. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/set-work-powerpoints-edexcel-music-gcse-8-pieces-12199063 Covers all the elements of music, wider listening tasks and an essay question for practice. Notes taken from Pearson Support Guide and published resources.

Exercise sheets for all 18 set works. Match the correct element of music to the sentences. These can be used as a starter activity in class or for home revision. Useful to recap on the points students need to memorise for the exam as well as retain the kind of vocabulary they need to use for the different elements of music.

8 sheets, one for each set work. Exercises that can be done for revision, home learning or as a class starter activity. Match the element of music to the correct sentence. Useful two- fold exercise to help retain the definitions of the elements of music and the kinds of words that are expected, and for memorising points about the set work.

8 page booklet with different tasks to help students keep track of their progress in performance and practise in a productive way. Pages include: Tips on how to practise. Different areas to work on. Practice checklist Practice diary Ways to analyse others’ performances. Questions for reflection Works for any exam board, for GCSE and/or A level Music. Many tips taken from marking schemes.

Learn piano from scratch with these 15 worksheets. Easy to understand, made for students to consolidate their knowledge with checklists. Uses solfege system (do re mi fa sol la si ) Learn the notes of the piano and the stave flats and sharps rhythm exercises warm up exercises Tones and semitones Hand position The scales and chords of C major, G major and F major.

22 slides in pdf and pptx formats for an in depth explanation of the elements of music. Aimed for students taking the listening and appraising component of the Music GCSE and A Level course, in an easy format. Prepares students to talk about the music they are hearing with the correct terms. Includes explanations of the different elements and questions to think about it. Keywords taken from Edexcel exam answer books. You can find a basic version of this for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elements-of-music-introduction-powerpoint-12052580

5 worksheets with different Music scavenger hunts. Questions on music theory and general music knowledge. A good lesson starter.

4 Worksheets with summaries of the features for the four different areas within Conventions of Pop: Rock n Roll Rock anthems Pop Ballads Solo Artist Ideal for studying or to put up as a poster Information used from OCR books.

pdf with 18 pages to structure ideas and build towards a music project. Songwriting templates Brainstorm ideas Plan a music video and photoshoot. Budget and collaborate Plan social media Design a cd cover Tips for songwriting and recording

This is the extended version of the tasks with more ideas and templates that students can use for each section. With Christmas around the corner, who doesn’t like to have Christmas themed learning activities? Host a Christmas talk show. A fun group activity that can be done in school or through home learning. Encourage students to research, work independently, work in teams, be creative and enjoy learning about different Christmas traditions. Host an interview Make decorations This or that games Bake snacks Have an ‘awards’ ceremony Organise live music Think of charities and ways to encourage solidarity. Students can go off track and add anything they might enjoying preparing. The project can be delivered as a live performance, video recording, Poster presentation or written plan.

Powerpoint presentations in 2 formats: pptx and pdf with the complete teaching of the setworks. Includes Youtube Videos, homework tasks and notes taken from the Pearson Support Guide. 18 Setworks in the Edexcel Music A level Listening and Appraising component.

A revision table template for students to fill in as they identify the musical features for each style within the area of study. Effective on A3 paper.

A resource in Spanish. Learn piano from scratch with these 17 worksheets. Made for students to consolidate their knowledge with checklists. -Uses solfege system (do re mi fa sol la si ) -Learn the notes of the piano and the stave -flats and sharps -rhythm exercises -warm up exercises -Tones and semitones -Hand position -The scales and chords of C major, G major and F major. Un recurso en Español. Aprende piano desde lo mas basico con estas 17 paginas. Hecho para estudiantes con metas para tachar en cada leccion. -Usa el sistema de solfeo (do re mi fa sol la si ) -Aprende las notas en el teclado y en partitura -bemoles y sostenidos -Ejercicios de ritmos -ejercios para calentar -tonos y semitonos -posicion de manos -escalas y acordes en Do major, Sol mayor y Fa mayor.

An introduction to the elements of music. 10 slides with explanations of the main elements you would need to talk about for the listening and appraising section of an exam. A good starting point for younger students. For an in depth lesson on the elements of music with keywords that you can use for the exam, you can find it here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elements-of-music-for-exams-powerpoint-12052615