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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.

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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.
Concert F major scale and arpeggio booklet for woodwind players
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Concert F major scale and arpeggio booklet for woodwind players

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Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert F major This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert F major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on the Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Music Listening Lesson - All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
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Music Listening Lesson - All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

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Music Listening Lesson - All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey In this pack you will find 3 teaching resources. A powerpoint, a PDF of the powerpoint and a worksheet package. The powerpoint resource is a good introduction to the song. It includes a starter, 5 fun facts about the song, links to the Youtube clips, 10 listening questions, the answers, YouTube links to other artists who have covered the song, two optional written extension questions and some ideas for practical extension tasks you could do with your students if you wished. A PDF of the powerpoint is included. (10 slides in total). The worksheets listening exercises: Page 1 - Teacher copy. It has the full set of lyrics and missing words highlighted, Page 2 student copy - has the lyrics with blank spaces. Students to listen to the song and fill in missing gaps. Page 3 - simplified design of the student page. Page 4 - 10 Listening questions worksheet for students (same questions as powerpoint) Page 5 - answer paper Page 6 - notes for teachers This is a fun listening based lesson to encourage active listening skills. It can be used by the class teacher within a lesson, as a starting point to practical work based around the song or as a sub lesson plan.
Concert Eb major scale and arpeggio exercises for woodwind players
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Concert Eb major scale and arpeggio exercises for woodwind players

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Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert Eb major This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert Eb major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players
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Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players

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**Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert E major** This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert E major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Bundle of 10 ALTO SAXOPHONE Sight Reading Exercises
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Bundle of 10 ALTO SAXOPHONE Sight Reading Exercises

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Bundle of 10 ALTO SAXOPHONE Sight Reading Exercises Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists. This sight-reading booklets 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. 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 booklets also come 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
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Sight-reading THE BLUES for intermediate players: ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 10

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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.
Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9 - 4/4 time
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Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9 - 4/4 time

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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 for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 8 - 5/4 time
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Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 8 - 5/4 time

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**Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 8 - 5/4 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 8 - 5/4 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 7 - 4/4 time
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Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 7 - 4/4 time

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**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 ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 6 - 9/8 time signature
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Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 6 - 9/8 time signature

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Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 6 - 9/8 time signature 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 6 - 9/8 time signature. Intermediate beat values 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 ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 5- 6/8 time signature
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Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 5- 6/8 time signature

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**Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 5 ** 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 5 - 6/8 time signature. Simple beat values and uses first 5 notes from 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 ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 4
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Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 4

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**Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 4 ** 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 - musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 4 - 2/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses notes from 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 beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 3
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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 3

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**Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 3 ** 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 - musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses notes from 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 beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2
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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2

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**Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2 ** 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 - musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses G, A, B, C and D. 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 beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1
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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1

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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1 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 @ musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses G, A, B, C and D. 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
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Sight-reading THE BLUES for intermediate players: CLARINET BOOKLET 10

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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 CLARINET Booklet 9
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Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 9

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Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 9 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. Worksheet 9 - 4/4 time signature in the key of G major. 8th and 16th note patterns. 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. 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 CLARINET Booklet 8
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Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 8

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Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 8 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 8 - 5/4 time signature in the key of C major. Triplets and dotted rhythms. 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 CLARINET Exercise 7
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Sight-reading for CLARINET Exercise 7

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Sight-reading for CLARINET Exercise 7 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 7 - 4/4 time signature in the key of C major and includes quavers and semiquavers / 8th and 16th notes. 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 6
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Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 6

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Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 6 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 6 - 9/8 time signature in the key of C major. 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.