7 worksheets that can be used by students to check their compositions. Some points are taken from the Edexcel Music A level composition mark scheme but this can also be used by younger students that wish to compose a creative and varied piece of music. Worksheets include ideas on: Melody, harmony, accompaniment styles, sonority, rhythm and texture. These worksheets are also helpful for the students to identify different devices for the different elements of music, and in this way also revise for their listening and appraising exam. A powerpoint in 2 formats: pptx and pdf. 7 slides with the same information as the worksheets.

Wider listening ideas taken from the Pearson Support guide to be used as a starting point for revision.

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 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.

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

8 page booklet with different tasks to help students keep track of their progress in performance and practise in a productive way. Pages include: Tips on how to practise. Different areas to work on. Practice checklist Practice diary Ways to analyse others’ performances. Questions for reflection Works for any exam board, for GCSE and/or A level Music. Many tips taken from marking schemes.

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF with a complete teaching of John Williams’ ‘Star Wars’ A student booklet to be used alongside the powerpoint. Blank spaces for students to fill in, homework tasks, exercises and essay question. 25 slides including Youtube videos, the elements of music for score annotation and wider listening ideas with a homework task. A wider listening sheet with the types of points students can make in exams. Summaries worksheet as a starting point for revision. A Vocabulary sheet with the main words for this set work. A Vocabulary sheet with the definitions of key words. A sheet for students to fill in the definitions of key words. An exercise sheet for student revision. Match the correct element of music to the sentences that describe the set work. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide and Edexcel resources (eg. Rhinegold Education Study Guide).

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.

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF with a complete teaching of Queen’s Killer Queen. 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.

pdf with 18 pages to structure ideas and build towards a music project. Songwriting templates Brainstorm ideas Plan a music video and photoshoot. Budget and collaborate Plan social media Design a cd cover Tips for songwriting and recording

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF for Esperanza Spalding’s ‘Samba Em Preludio’. 22 slides including Youtube videos, the elements of music for score annotation and wider listening ideas with a homework task. Student booklet to be used alongside powerpoint for the complete teaching of the set work. Tasks, blanks to fill in, wider listening and an essay question included. A wider listening sheet with ideas for students to mention in an exam. Summaries worksheet as a starting point for revision. A vocabulary sheet with the key words for the set work. A vocabulary sheet for students to fill in definitions A vocabulary sheet with definitions for each of the key words. Exercise for student revision. Match the elements of music to the correct sentence. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide and Edexcel resources (eg. Rhinegold Education Study Guide).

A basic summary of the main points you can mention about for the pieces in Revolver, taken from The Pearson Support Guide. These are a starting point without bar numbers. Students should refer to their scores to put in context the examples. Some wider listening ideas for with points you can mention about in an essay. This can be used as a poster or handouts for your students. A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: PDF and pptx. 31 slides that are useful for the complete teaching of the set work: The Beatles- Revolver. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide. Youtube videos Analysis of each element Questions to consider Wider listening ideas with a task for students to complete. Vocabulary sheet with the key words for each element of music in the set work. Vocabulary sheet for students to fill in definitions of keywords for the set work. Vocabulary sheet with definitions for key words for the set work. Exercise sheet that can be used as a starter activity or for home revision. Match the element of music to the correct sentences.

A basic summary of the main points you can mention about for the pieces in Batman, taken from The Pearson Support Guide. These are a starting point without bar numbers. Students should refer to their scores to put in context the examples. Some wider listening ideas for Batman with points you can mention about in an essay. This can be used as a poster or handouts for your students. A complete powerpoint in 2 formats: pdf and pptx for the teaching of the pieces. All notes taken from the Pearson support guide, as well as Youtube movie clips Keywords to memorise as vocabulary. Vocabulary list for students to fill in the definitions. Vocabulary list with definitions. Match the element of music to the correct sentences. Can be used as a starter activity or for home revision.

A composing task in various steps: Choose the key Find out the chords Find out the cadences Compose an 8 bar chord sequence Add a melody Repeat with a contrasting set of chords. These 9 worksheets follow a methodical approach that gives students a rounded knowledge of harmonising melodies. A powerpoint presentation in pdf format.

A worksheet that works well as a cover lesson or prolonged project on Film music composers. Students are encouraged to research and present their findings in a personalised way. Research a film music composer and their contribution to the genre.

A worksheet that works well as a lesson starter. A scavenger hunt that tests musical knowledge and basic theory. This is the free version. The version with 5 different scavenger hunts can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12690056

A worksheet to complete as a lesson starter or for cover lessons in Music. Students find on their keyboard the instrument sound or sound effect and answer a bonus question.