Course summary for GCSE Music learners. Breakdown of the course contents as well as how the listening examination marks are awarded.

Student booklet with all tasks.

Having searched endlessly for a selection of varied musical quotes, I decided to make my own. Hope you find them useful!!

This is a powerpoint document with 62 slides that show how a MAJOR scale is built. There is a demonstration of C Major showing the tones and semi tones with two further activities building G major and finally D Major. Scales are built up step by step showing clearly on the keyboard diagram and reinforcing the tone and semitone steps. This is intended to be simple and straightforward as an introduction to major scales. I have used this for both Key Stage 3 and 4.

Key Stage 3 Unit of Work but useful for reinforcing key terms at any stage. Ten key words to support understanding. Each slide has a single key word with fully automated reveals of meanings. All meanings are identified and supported with audio or visual. All mp3 and mp4 files are attached here.

This has been used as a supporting document to develop literacy and understanding for the Unit of work "Renaissance Melody" The powerpoint includes automation with images and audio / visuals to support the key terms. ALL mp3s and mp4s are included. A really useful and supportive resource. Also included a ppt for printing with images to support key terms.

This is a revision document designed for use in registration sessions but could clearly be used anywhere. It is literally 10 questions to be completed in 10 minutes. It is also useful for form tutors and wider school staff members to see what GCSE music involves by placing a revision activity outside of our normal teaching area. This document includes 10 revision tests, each containing 10 questions. IT IS A PDF DOCUMENT. Revision tests 1 -8 cover the minuet and trio sections in depth and tests 9 - 10 are more general questions about the entire composition. The revision tests move through all sections of Movement III - Minuet and Trio from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The document is a PDF with 24 slides in total. The first 12 slides are the revision tests. Slides 3 and 4 are a full score of this movement for useful reference. Every slide has the bars from the score included at the top of the page for easy question referencing. Slides 14 -24 are the complete answers.

This is a 79 slide powerpoint with full transitions to cover a range of key words associated with Eduqas GCSE Music Area of Study 1: Form and Structure I have used this a starter, cover work and plenary. Students can play as a class or individually. All key word meanings are provided with explanations and images where appropriate.

This is a KEY WORD activity for SInce You Been Gone (Ballard) It uses 25 of the most important terms for this set work for Eduqas GCSE Music. This is Key Word activity is called "Through the Key Word." This is a great starter that I have used successfully over the last two years for both introducing and revising key terms. Each key word has a fully explained definition and reference to the score where appropriate. This resource is uploaded as a PDF file and includes 79 slides which cover : Key word, definition and transition slide. This can be used in its entirety or just a few words at a time - you decide. Added to this resource is the full Powerpoint with all transitions.

This is a KEY WORD activity for Eiene Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) It uses 25 of the most important terms for this set work for Eduqas GCSE Music. This is Key Word activity is called "Through the Key Word." This is a great starter that I have used successfully over the last two years for both introducing and revising key terms. Each key word has a fully explained definition and reference to the score where appropriate. This resource is uploaded as a PDF file and includes 79 slides which cover : Key word, definition and transition slide. This can be used in its entirety or just a few words at a time - you decide. Added to this resource is the FULL PowerPoint with full transitions.

This set of resources comprises SIX separate activities. Each starter looks different so learners do not become over familiar with the format. Each activity is designed to support the appraising paper, in particular, identifying features from a printed score. My learners come from diverse musical backgrounds and these activities are designed to introduce basic skills as well as reinforce those already known. Each activity has 2 bonus questions for your more able learners which will stretch their knowledge and hopefully prompt questions from others. I have named them starters but these can be used as homework, revision or cover work. I have been using these as homework/starter activities with peer marking and review at the beginning of a lesson. Each activity includes: 28-29 slides. One short excerpt from well known Mozart pieces - manuscript copy. Learner answer sheet with 10 specific key points to identify as well as space for feedback. 2 bonus questions included on every sheet. Full answers identified on following slides for review / marking. Manuscript excerpts include: Sonata in C K545 Turkish March E.K.N Trio Theme & Variations on "Ah, vous diraj-je Maman" Minuet in F

These are the Key Words ONLY for Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This resource is included in the Study Guide for the set work. All key words identified for the set work "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart. Space to reference bar and beat numbers as well as for the meaning of each word.

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY! This is a seven slide powerpoint document with fully embedded instrumental sounds. This has been made using the latest version of Powerpoint. YOU WILL ONLY ACCESS SOUND BITES ON PRESENTATION. All instrumental sounds are fully embedded so that when you select an instrument it will play the corresponding sound. YOU WILL NOT SEE ANY VISIBLE SOUND FILES ON DOWN LOAD - THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AS IT SHOULD BE! Each slide will only reveal the family name and instrumental name on click and in PRESENTATION MODE. This means that each family slide could be played with instrument sounds only if you wish. Each slide has clear images of the instruments. Slides are divided into orchestral families: String : Violin Viola 'Cello Double Bass Guitar & Harp Woodwind: Picc, Flute, Oboe, Cor, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon & Contra Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Euph & Tuba Percussion 1 (untuned): Claves, Triangle, Bass drum, Snare drum, Cymbals & Timps Percussion 2 (tuned): Xylo, Glock & Marimba Keyboards: Piano, Harpsichord, Celeste, Synth & Organ This is really useful for a range of activities linked to the aural recognition of instrumental timbre as well as visual identification. I have used this with Key Stage 3 and 4. PLEASE REMEMBER : 1. You will need the latest version of powerpoint . 2. You WILL NOT SEE music files on download. 3. YOU MUST be in presentation mode to activate the sound files. Many thanks

This is a 49 slide powerpoint made in the latest version. It works through the construction of all THREE minor scales. Looking initially at C Major - then finding its relative minor. The scale of "a" natural minor is constructed with clear referencing to its C major origin. The scale of " a" harmonic minor is constructed with clear referencing. The scale of "a" melodic minor (ascending and descending) is constructed with clear referencing. All tones and semitones are shown. Full, clear piano keyboard included with notes highlighted as they are added to the scales. Speaker image included plays all shown scales for reference. This presentation is designed to support the understanding of all THREE minors and quick ways to reference them. Final slides have all scales for reference including info on each minor scale.

Eduqas GCSE Music 9 -1 (from September 2016). This is a full analysis grid for one of the set works : Since You Been Gone (Rainbow/ Ballard) 1979. This has TWO slides. The first is blank for your own revision / review the second is fully annotated with full detail. The complete musical elements for EDUQAS are covered with full detail for each section of this song. There is, perhaps, a little more detail than required but this may prove useful for your high achieving learners. Small update - terminology change from bridge to pre chorus.

All key words identified for 'Since You Been Gone' with the linked musical element. These are included in the STUDY GUIDE resource I have already uploaded. Key words only listed - it's up to the learner to complete the meaning. Columns for bar and beat locations.

This is a FREE Christmas Music Quiz - all new for 2021. Ten sections included, each with 5 questions each. The sections are: 3 seconds only. 8- Bit covers. What’s the Language? Game Themes. Christmas HIts. Theme Tunes. Cover Versions. Classical Spectacular. Reversed tracks. Show Tunes. 3 Bonus tie - breaking questions (Christmas Adverts 2021). Everything is time stamped for your convenience. Student answer sheet included as a PDF. Fully edited mp3 track! All answers with time stamps. All you need to do is press play! It’s all FREE. Have a great Christmas folks - it’s been another tough year and, hopefully, this will make your last week at school slightly less stressful. Helen