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Music resources created by an experienced teacher.
Treble Clef Notes - Interactive Digital Game
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Treble Clef Notes - Interactive Digital Game

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Make learning treble clef notes FUN with this interactive music game! Designed to look like a fidget/pop toy, students compete against one another to name the notes on the treble clef and rack up points. This activity is no-prep and ready to go! This product contains 2 versions of the game - one with just the 9 notes on the treble stave (EFGABCDEF) and one which also includes some ledger line notes. This allows you to return to the activity later on in the year with the more difficult version, or to differentiate your lesson by having some students using each version depending on their ability. Each version contains 28 questions, all with colourful, engaging designs. Your pupils will be able to work independently as the answers are included in the game. It can be used with teams or single players to fit your class requirements. This product could also be used by piano teachers or other instrumental tutors looking for a fresh way to revise note names. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. Please note: this is a PowerPoint file and you must have PowerPoint installed to run it. The game will not function correctly on Google Slides or other alternative software. This resource works really well on touchscreens/interactive whiteboards but is just as much fun on laptops/netbooks/PCs.
Musical Instruments - Multi Game Flash Cards
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Musical Instruments - Multi Game Flash Cards

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These cards have so many different uses for all ages and stages - 8 suggestions of games and activities are included in this download. There are 64 different cards, 32 instruments with and without names. The images are high quality and accurate, so your students can see details such as the correct number of strings. The download includes the cards in PowerPoint and PDF formats.
Chart Toppers Bulletin/Display Board
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Chart Toppers Bulletin/Display Board

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Run out of time to get your classroom back-to-school ready? Don’t panic! This easy bulletin board idea gets your students involved in the process and gives you the chance to get to know new classes… win-win! Students will love the retro vibe of the vinyl records as well as the opportunity to share their favourite music with you. This resource contains a suggested heading and choice of three pupil “records” to print. Everything can be printed in black and white - save your printing budget! Print on coloured paper to tie in with your classroom theme, or allow students to colour in and decorate their records. I hope you love decorating your classroom with these fun, retro records and use them to get to know your pupils’ musical tastes. I would love to see pictures of your wall once it is done! For more easy classroom decor, see my store for this fun and colorful Instrument Bunting. Looking to refresh your classroom games? I have a bundle of great fun music games too!
Music Games Bundle - assorted classroom music games
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Music Games Bundle - assorted classroom music games

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Refresh your music classroom games with this bundle, containing over 20 different games in 5 products including my top selling “Spot It, Match It” cards! Ideal for middle school but will work with all ages - I’ve used them from age 4-18 in different ways so if, like me, you teach across all stages this will be invaluable! These can be used for fast finishers, individuals, small groups, whole class, exit tickets, revision, cover/supply, you name it! The games cover basic theory, instrument names, aural skills and more. I use all of these games regularly and keep sets printed in my class at all times. Some of them are used within my curriculum and others are just for fun. I really hope you enjoy using these with your classes - be sure to leave a review if you do, and check out the other products in my store!
Spot and Match it - a musical game FULL VERSION
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Spot and Match it - a musical game FULL VERSION

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Based on the popular family game, this is a fun way to revise musical signs and symbols! Suitable for all ages. This full version of the game has 31 cards, each with 6 different signs/symbols, from 31 symbols in total. Every pair of cards will have one, and only one, matching pair. The aim is to spot it before your opponents - and if you can define the symbol, you keep the card. Finish with the most cards, and you win the game!
Spot it, Match it - a musical game BASIC VERSION
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Spot it, Match it - a musical game BASIC VERSION

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Based on the popular family game, this is a fun way to revise musical signs and symbols! Suitable for all ages. Every pair of cards will have one, and only one, matching pair. The aim is to spot it before your opponents - and if you can define the symbol, you keep the card. Finish with the most cards, and you win the game!
FAB Music Reward Stickers
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FAB Music Reward Stickers

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Printable motivation/reward stickers for your music students! 10 different designs are included, in PDF and PowerPoint format, with one that will suit every student, regardless of age and gender. Some designs are black & white for easy & cheaper printing.
Maple Leaf Rag - for a cappella choir
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Maple Leaf Rag - for a cappella choir

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I originally arranged this piece to be a fun technique exercise for my vocal group to work on after concert season – but it proved to be such a hit we included it in the next show! This is a short, snappy arrangement of the Scott Joplin favourite, Maple Leaf Rag. What it lacks in length (around 30 seconds!) it more than makes up for with content – your choir will work on their pitch, chromatic intervals, syncopation, dynamic contrast and more! If your choir find the soprano 1 part too difficult, it could be played on an instrument with the choir providing the accompaniment through the other parts. Once the choir knows it well, it can be used as a really fun warm-up exercise too!
Music Multi-Game Flashcards - treble clef notes BASIC VERSION
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Music Multi-Game Flashcards - treble clef notes BASIC VERSION

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I love resources with multiple uses and I just keep thinking of more ways to use these! This is a set of 20 flashcards, each with a different treble clef note and note value. I’ve included 3 suggestions of games/activities, suitable for all ages and different elements of music . A full version is also available, with an extra 10 cards to make a set of 30, 8 different designs (including Christmas and Halloween) and a further 5 suggestions of games and activities. The download includes the cards in PowerPoint and PDF formats. This is a personal favourite of mine for the classroom and I hope you enjoy using it too!
Music Listening and Composition Unit: Purcell Fairy Queen
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Music Listening and Composition Unit: Purcell Fairy Queen

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This listening and composition music unit is flexible and ready to use for pre-exam years (approx English Year 9-10 and Scottish S3-4). It integrates music history, listening, appreciation, theory, aural and composition in a 10-page workbook with accompanying teacher notes/lesson plans and answer key. Suggestions of extenstion and differentiation tasks are included too. Purcell’s Rondeau from The Fairy Queen is a Baroque favorite and your students will find the simple melody easy to follow but packed full of learning! This unit lasts minimum 4 hours and features the following: sequence rondo form 3/4 time signature bar lines relative major & relative minor multiple listening tasks history tasks theory tasks aural tasks extended composition task audio files (mp3 format) and link to full recording pupil workbook (10 pages PDF format) teacher notes/lesson plans (4 pages PDF format) answer key suggestions of extension/enrichment activities This unit is black and white for easy printing. The full audio is not included, for copyright reasons, but I have an included a link - it is easy to find on all platforms. The only technology you require is something to play the audio from - eg a computer, CD player or bluetooth speaker. The composition tasks can be completed on paper, on computers or on instruments, depending on your preference. This is a jam-packed, engaging and comprehesive unit which will fit in to any secondary school music class. It has been designed to be suitable for any class and classroom! I really hope you enjoy this product. Don’t forget to leave a review and follow my store to be the first to know about similar products! Looking for something similar for slightly younger classes? Check out my unit of work on Mars from The Planets.
Easy Piano Have You Seen the Ghost of John
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Easy Piano Have You Seen the Ghost of John

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This is a simple piano arrangement of a fun, popular Halloween piece which could also be enjoyed year-round. Beginner-intermediate pupils who can read the full stave should learn this piece reasonably quickly. Each hand features single melody or two note chords, with changes of hand position including up to one leger line. The rhythms are very straightforward. This arrangement is 12 bars long, includes no syncopation, one flat in the key signature, dynamics and fingering suggestions. The downloadable file is in PDF format and features helpful tips for the pupil and teacher. The lyrics are also included in case your pupil wants to sing along! This could be used in one-to-one lessons, for recitals, in larger piano or keyboard classes or just for fun!
Christmas Anagram Quiz - movie and song titles
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Christmas Anagram Quiz - movie and song titles

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Here is a quick and easy Christmas quiz! This ready-to-print worksheet contains 24 anagrams of Christmas songs and movie titles, such as “holidays by Mr C” (Mary’s Boy Child) and “every year mirth scorns me” (Merry Christmas, Everyone). Some easy, some trickier, your students will love this fun Christmas lesson. Suitable for music classes but could be used in any subject wanting to join in with the seasonal fun! Great for a last-minute filler at the end of term/semester. These are also ideal for sub/ cover/ supply teachers (winter flu season is upon us!) as they require no preparation except printing. Aimed at secondary school level - younger pupils would also enjoy it, possibly with some additional clues or help. Answers for the teacher are included.
Music Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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Music Christmas Scavenger Hunt

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Are you looking for a Christmas activity for your music class? This Elf Scavenger Hunt will engage your students in learning to play We Wish You a Merry Christmas! With minimal prep (printing and hiding the elves), you will have a fun Christmas lesson suitable for your upper primary or lower secondary music classes. The pupils will go on a treasure hunt, finding the elves, write missing notes on the stave, then playing the song on xylophone, glockenspiel, keyboard or piano. This is a great game for the end of term, and reinforces the theory and instrumental skills the pupils have been working on! Full teacher instructions and answers are included, and a lead sheet with lyrics for the teacher. I really hope you enjoy this fun, engaging winter holiday music lesson!
Musical Periods/Eras Scavenger Hunt Music Game
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Musical Periods/Eras Scavenger Hunt Music Game

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This printable scavenger hunt activity will engage your students as they learn about the musical periods! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task. Your pupils can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a broken down time machine. They will move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! If you are looking for a unique way to introduce musical periods (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century/Modern) while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this product is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed. WHAT I LOVE: This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the topic of the eras of European Classical Music. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 10 Short Reading Passages 10 Questions Student Answer Sheet Student Directions Teacher Directions Teacher Answer Key
BUNDLE Music Scavenger Hunt Games
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BUNDLE Music Scavenger Hunt Games

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These printable scavenger hunt games will engage your pupils in an active learning experience! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will move around the room, solving clues to complete the task. This bundle contains all three scavenger hunts! Each focuses on a basic, fundamental music topic and they require no prior knowledge so you can use them with any class! The Musical Laboratory is about the elements of music - melody, rhythm, timbre etc. The Broken Time Machine focuses on musical periods - Baroque, Classical etc. Concert Hall Break In introduces orchestral instruments. Each scavenger hunt includes a fun storyline to introduce the lesson. Students work alone or in groups, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! If you are looking for a unique way to introduce these crucial musical topics while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this bundle is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. Students revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. WHAT I LOVE: These activities is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce each topic. Spread them out through the year - your students will start asking for more! It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Each of the 3 scavenger hunts contains: 10 Short Reading Passages 10 Questions Student Answer Sheet Student Directions Teacher Directions Teacher Answer Key
Music Intervals - interactive aural skills game
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Music Intervals - interactive aural skills game

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How can you test your students’ aural skills in a fun way? With this “fidget pop” style interactive digital game! It requires no-prep and students can work individually or in groups. This game contains 22 questions on intervals, each with an embedded audio clip. Students compete against one another to answer correctly and rack up points. Your students will be able to work independently as the audio clips and answers are included in the game. It can be used with teams or single players to fit your class requirements. This product could also be used by piano teachers or other instrumental tutors looking for a fresh way to prepare students for the aural skills section of an examination. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. Intervals included are unison, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, octave. Please note: this is a PowerPoint file and you must have PowerPoint installed to run it. The game will not function correctly on Google Slides or other alternative software. This resource works really well on touchscreens/interactive whiteboards but is just as much fun on laptops/netbooks/PCs.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Interactive Digital Game
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Instruments of the Orchestra - Interactive Digital Game

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Are you looking for a fun, interactive, no-prep addition to your Instruments of the Orchestra lessons? This digital game allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. With its fun, racing car theme, the competition will have your students excited and enthusiastic! This game contains 20 questions which all pupils answer. They can play in up to 4 teams. Optional cards for printing are included, so each team can write down their answers, but the game can be played without these. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. Please note: this is a PowerPoint file and you must have PowerPoint installed to run it. The game will not function correctly on Google Slides or other alternative software. This resource works really well on touchscreens/interactive whiteboards but is just as much fun on laptops/netbooks/PCs.
First Day of Music Class interactive digital game
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First Day of Music Class interactive digital game

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Looking for a fun first music lesson for the new school year? This getting-to-know-you ice breaker activity has a fun “fidget pop” theme and will get your students talking! You can use this with small groups, or with the whole class (you might need to repeat some questions depending on class size). Each pupil “pops” a button and is given a question to answer, such as “Do you play an instrument?” and “Do you like to sing?”. There are 12 questions included, which are light-hearted and require no prior musical knowledge. Careful wordking means no child will feel excluded, even if they have no musical experience at all. It gives you a great chance to learn a little about your new students and it can be used with almost any age group - so if, like me, you teach multiple year groups, you can use this over and over again on your first music lesson with each class! Please note: this is a PowerPoint file and you must have PowerPoint installed to run it. The game will not function correctly on Google Slides or other alternative software. This resource works really well on touchscreens/interactive whiteboards but is just as much fun on laptops/netbooks/PCs.
Vocal Music Digital Flashcards - interactive revision game
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Vocal Music Digital Flashcards - interactive revision game

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These digital flashcards will help your students learn and revise vocal msuci concepts such as voice types, opera, chorale, lied and descant! There are 3 levels with 20 questions in each so you can choose the set that suits your class best, or differentiate by assigning different levels to individual students! This revision game is interactive and students can check their own work as they go. Check out the video to see how the product works, and the preview to see what terms are included in each set. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. PLEASE NOTE this product is a PowerPoint and requires PowerPoint to open. It will not function correctly on google slides or other alternative software. A cappella, Accompanied, Alto, Anthem, Antiphonal, Aria, Ayre, Ballett, Baritone, Bass, Choir, Chorale, Chorus, Coloratura, Counter tenor, Da capo aria, Descant, Harmony, Lied, Madrigal, Mass, Melismatic, Mezzo soprano, Motet, Musical, Obbligato, Opera, Oratorio, Plainchant, Recitative, Round, SATB, Song cycle, Soprano, Sprechgesang, Syllabic, Tenor, Unison This product can be used with any curriculum, however it has been designed so that level 1 is SQA National 5, level 2 is SQA higher and level 3 is SQA advanced higher. Teachers following GCSE/A level or other curricula will still be able to use it too!
Instrumental Music Digital Flashcards - interactive revision game
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Instrumental Music Digital Flashcards - interactive revision game

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These digital flashcards will help your pupils learn and revise instrumental music concepts such as orchestra, symphony, pizzicato, fugue and sonata! There are 3 levels with 20 questions in each so you can choose the set that suits your class best, or differentiate by assigning different levels to individual students! This revision game is interactive and students can check their own work as they go. Check out the video to see how the product works, and the preview to see what terms are included in each set. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. PLEASE NOTE this product is a PowerPoint and requires PowerPoint to open. It will not function correctly on google slides or other alternative software. Alberti bass, Answer, Arco, Baroque, Basso continuo, Binary, Brass, Cadenza, Chamber music, Classical, Concertino, Concerto, Concerto grosso, Consort, Fugue, Galliard, Ground bass, Impressionism, Inversion, Leitmotif, Madrigal, Minimalism, Motet, Nationalism, Neo-classicism, Orchestra, Passacaglia, Pavan, Percussion, Piano trio, Pizzicato, Retrograde, Ripieno, Ritornello, Romantic, Rondo, Sonata, Sonata form, String quartet, Strings, Subject, Symphony, Ternary, Tierce de Picardie, Tone row, Woodwind, 20th Century These flashcards are designed to be general enough for use with any curriculum, however teachers in Scotland will find that level 1 includes concepts up to National 5, level 2 is Higher and level 3 is Advanced Higher.