I am a composer, teacher, flautist and author of music resources and picture storybooks for children. I have 25 years teaching experience in primary schools as a class teacher, music leader, AST and Headteacher. I have a MA in Music Education and a MA in Music. I strongly believe that every child has the right to access regular music provision and that music has an essential part to play in all of our lives.
I am a composer, teacher, flautist and author of music resources and picture storybooks for children. I have 25 years teaching experience in primary schools as a class teacher, music leader, AST and Headteacher. I have a MA in Music Education and a MA in Music. I strongly believe that every child has the right to access regular music provision and that music has an essential part to play in all of our lives.
Clockwork 3: Rhythmic and Melodic Variations on the notes B and A for beginning musicians
Music Rhythms and Melodies
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
Clockwork 3 follows on from Clockwork 2, gradually increasing in difficulty.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; a 4-part rhythmic and melodic variation; a 4-part rhythmic and melodic Rondo; parts with and without note names for treble clef 1, treble clef 2, treble clef 3 and untuned percussion.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The parts may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing, exploring the implications of tonality and harmony.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these variations creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
Clockwork 2: Rhythmic and Melodic Variations on the notes B and A for beginning musicians
Music Rhythms and Melodies
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
Clockwork 2 follows on from Clockwork 1, gradually increasing in difficulty.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; a 3-part rhythmic and melodic variation; a 3-part rhythmic and melodic Rondo; parts with and without note names for treble clef 1, treble clef 2 and untuned percussion.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The parts may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing, exploring the implications of tonality and harmony.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these variations creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
Clockwork 1: Rhythmic and Melodic Variations on the notes B and A for beginning musicians
Music Rhythms and Melodies
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; Ten 4 bar rhythmic variations for solo or unison playing, Three 8 bar rhythms for solo or unison playing; two duets; parts with and without note names for treble clef 1, treble clef 2 and untuned percussion.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The parts may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing, exploring the implications of tonality and harmony.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these variations creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
Two Square: Two Rhythmic and Melodic Duets on the notes B and A for beginning musicians
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; Two Duets; Parts with and without note names for: Treble Clef 1, Treble Clef 2 and untuned percussion.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The four rhythms may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio and quartet for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing, exploring the implications of the harmony of the notes B and A when played together.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these duets creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These duets meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
These duets are taken from a larger work entitled Clockwork. It has rhythmic and melodic variations on the notes B and A in ten movements for unison, solo and mixed ensemble and is available for purchase.
30 Rhythmic Variations on the note G for beginning musicians
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; Ten variations for unison or solo playing; Twenty variations written as duets; Parts for: Treble Clef 1 and Treble Clef 2.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The rhythms may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing, exploring the compatibility of time signatures.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these rhythms creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These rhythmic variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
30 Rhythmic Variations on the note A for beginning musicians
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; Ten variations for unison or solo playing; Twenty variations written as duets; Parts for: Treble Clef 1 and Treble Clef 2.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The rhythms may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing, exploring the compatibility of time signatures.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these rhythms creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These rhythmic variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
Ten Rhythmic Variations on the note B for solo, unison & ensemble playing
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; Ten variations for unison or solo playing;
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
The rhythms may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these rhythms creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
These rhythmic variations meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. (2013).
Plan B: 30 rhythms on the note B for beginning ensembles
This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. The rhythms may support students preparing to take ABRSM ‘Music Medals’ tests.
The set includes: Teacher Notes; Ten variations for unison or solo playing; Twenty variations written as duets; Parts for: Treble Clef 1 and Treble Clef 2.
Instrumentation: The notation is for any non-transposing instruments that use the treble clef and any tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
Parts are included to allow for maximum flexibility. Any of the parts may be combined in different ways for unison, solo, duet, trio, quartet and so on for any number of students in order to develop ensemble playing.
I have made some suggestions of how to use these rhythms creatively, however, the creative opportunities are endless and I am sure that teachers and students will interpret these resources in many ways.
