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

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF with a complete teaching of Wicked’s Defying Gravity. 21 slides including Youtube videos, the elements of music for score annotation and wider listening ideas with a homework task. A student booklet to be used alongside the powerpoints in the teaching of the set work or to be used as revision. Paragraphs to fill in, homework tasks, essay practice. A wider listening sheet with the kind of points students can make in exams. A summary sheet as a starting point for revision. A vocabulary sheet with the key words for this set work. A vocabulary sheet with the definitions of each key word. A vocabulary sheet for students to fill in with definitions. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide and Edexcel resources. A sheet with an exercise to help in revision. Match the correct elements of music to the sentences.

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF with a complete teaching of Purcell’s ‘Music for a While’. 24 slides including Youtube videos, the elements of music for score annotation and wider listening ideas with a homework task. A wider listening sheet with ideas for the unfamiliar listening section of the listening and appraising exam. A summaries sheet as a starting point for revision. A vocabulary sheet with key words for the set work. A vocabulary sheet for students to fill in the definitions. A vocabulary sheet with the definitions for each key word. Student booklet for them to fill in notes as they follow the powerpoint. All the information they need to study for the exam is there. Fill in paragraphs with key words, homework task and practice essay question. An exercise sheet for revision. Students are to match the correct element of music to the sentences. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide and Edexcel resources.

8 Wider Listening sheets with ideas for the Listening and Appraising component of the Edexcel GCSE music course. In a quick and easy format. Some notes taken from the published resources by Rhinegold.

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.

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.

A powerpoint in 2 formats: pdf and pptx for the complete teaching on topic of jazz and blues. 46 detailed slides with listening, performing and composing activities, musical context and assessment. Some slides use information from Musical Futures.

Project Based Learning in Music with a holistic approach, incorporating drama and media. Can be done in school or for home learning. Student led. A fun music project for students to attempt and be as creative as they wish. Detailed step by step activities. ‘Get ready to host your own music program where you decide each of the sections. Host music interviews Play games such as ‘This or that’ or ‘Name a song that…’ Have live performances Present awards Submit the work written out or as a video, poster, audios. Freedom for students to be as creative as they like in this music project.

A complete lesson on the elements of music to deliver to a Key Stage 3 class including: a powerpoint a worksheet for students to complete while following the powerpoint the same worksheet with the definitions already written to allow for differentiation. a lesson plan a homework activity: analyse the elements of music in a song of the students choice. this also has an extended task, again for differentiation. a group activity: compose a birthday song.

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.

2 Sheets, one for rhythmic dictation and one for melodic dictation. Tips for students to put into practice when preparing for the dictation section of the exam. Geared towards Edexcel GCSE and A level, but can also be used for any examining board.

4 tests on the elements of music and basic theory and harmony to test your students’ knowledge.

A powerpoint with 51 slides in pptx and pdf covering different aspects of Victorian music, composers from the era, musicals set around this time and inventions. Eg. Oliver, My Fair Lady, Sweeney Todd, Gilbert and Sullivan, A Christmas Carol.

A booklet with 11 pages on the life of Cleopatra. Booklet includes: Fact file Questions Essay task True or false Vocabulary list Activities Spanish version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12646903

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

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:

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.

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF with a complete teaching of Beethoven’s Pathetique. 20 slides including videos, the elements of music for score annotation and wider listening ideas with a homework task. A student booklet to be used alongside the powerpoint for filling in during lessons. Contains exercises, questions to consider, homework tasks and an essay question. A wider listening sheet with the kind of points they can mention for exams. A sheet with a summary of the elements of music, in a condensed format. A sheet with the key words for each element of music in a poster format. A sheet for students to fill in the definitions of key words. A vocabulary sheet with the definitions of each word. A revision exercise sheet for students to use. Match the correct element of music to the sentences about the set work. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide and Edexcel resources.

A powerpoint in PDF and pptx formats to teach songwriting over a 7 week period. Although this is prepared for the Edexcel GCSE Music course, it can also be used for other levels and exam boards. 50 slides for 7 weeks of lessons where students will create a portfolio that they can use to get ideas for their composition. The idea is that students can build a bank of ideas that are personalised and differentiated to help them construct a song in a way that feels natural to them. Week 1: Style Week 2: Structure Week 3: Lyrics Week 4: Rhythm Week 5: Harmony Week 6: Melody Week 7: Instrumentation