Resources used to introduce rhythm to GCSE students (could be used with year 9 key stage 3).
This includes performance, composition and listening all based around rhythm skills only - with a short introduction to structure and texture. This can then be extended to look at melody.
All resources are differentiated with set tasks for different levels of students and begins with writing rhythms, developing them using specific development methods, performing a rhythmic piece as an ensemble and then composing a similar piece in groups.
Homework individual composition is also attached as well as a feedback lesson.
A introductory unit with differentiated powerpoint and resources to support students in composing a pop song chorus or verse using music technology. This is a series of lessons (minimum 3 to complete effectively).
Students are taken through a chord sequence, bass line, drum kit part and vocal melody all with differentiated tasks.
There is also a composition guide with step by step instructions so students can complete the tasks at their own rate.
A lot of push your thinking ideas are included which would allow students to achieve higher grades.
A series of differentiated lessons introducing the main features of blues music. Lessons include chords, improvisation and the blues scale and the bass line.
Worksheets are also included with all instrumental parts as well.
A detailed scheme of work for approximately 9 lessons on African, Reggae and Gamelan world music. The tasks include performance and composition.
All resources are attached including music worksheets (with and without notes) and some Sibelius files where necessary.
Each powerpoint include objectives and differentiated tasks.
A whole scheme of work based on Beethoven analysis.
It includes performance of the 1st and 2nd subjects and full analysis of all sections with answers.
All pps include differentiated success criteria and extension questions for target grade 8/9 (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink).
Extra worksheets summarising the set work and classical/romantic features is included.
Differentiated homework ideas are also on the pps.
The final lesson includes Qu8 examples and the essay plan for a Qu 9 essay. All listening question include extensions and key terminology within questions is explained on the pp.
A document with a summary of the Purcell-Music for a While set work with the main features students need to know for the exam (this is in prose). There are 20 differentiated questions where answers can be found in the text. Lower grade questions ask students to recall musical facts. Higher grade questions require students to analyse and evaluate the musical facts in order to answer questions on context as well (in preparation for AO4 on the essay).
Ideal for revision lesson, homework or a cover lesson. Answers are provided.
Revision poster for students based on the stage and screen set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Wicked ‘Defying Gravity’ and Star Wars.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the rhythm of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students.
Students must firstly define rhythmic development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples.
The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition.
All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.
Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the melody of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students.
Students must firstly define melodic development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples.
The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition.
All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.
Five questions in the style of the AQA A2 exam (question 3) with a mixture of vocal and instrumental music. All musical links and answers are available so these can be completed in lesson time or independently by the students.
A worksheet detailing all terminology and definitions for students to revise from for the area of study ‘Harmony and Tonality’. A powerpoint is also available which explains all terms with musical terminology and musical examples.
A whole scheme of work based on Defying Gravity analysis.
It includes extra questions asking students to summarise learning as you analyse the piece - possible answers are provided.
Homework examples are also included.
All pps include differentiated success criteria and extension questions for target grade 8/9 (all answers are on the pp and harder questions are in pink). PPs break down the piece into manageable chunks for each lesson.
A glossary and worksheets are included where necessary.
Differentiated film music motifs for the piano both 1 and 2 hands (with and without notes). Guitar tab also provided for some. Motifs are either in the horror, fantasy or romantic genre. There is also powerpoint slides which include instructions and push your thinking ideas.
Sibelius files are also provided.
Differentiated listening questions are also provided in the genres listed above.
Analysis of some motifs is provided with musical language to stretch the most able.
A series of 3 lessons which focus on the key aspects (textures and other musical features) which can be found in Baroque and Classical Music. There is an element of theoretical knowledge and then putting these ideas into practice through composition. The final lesson asks students to react to feedback for either the Baroque or Classical style they have composed. All tasks are differentiated with success criteria and worksheets are attached so students can save their notes for composition and revision.
Revision poster for students based on the instrumental set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Bach Concerto Grosso and Beethoven piano sonata.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
Revision poster for students based on the vocal set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Queen ‘Killer Queen’ and Purcell.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
A scheme of learning with differentiated success criteria for each lesson and ideas for differentiated homework. 2 possible homeworks are also attached.
This is based on Eduqas GCSE chamber music.