<p>Updated for 2022 these colourful posters explain the elements of music with key words and images to support understanding.</p>
<p>Each element is colour-coded and is represented in visual form by an icon. This support analysis of set works at key stage 4. Pupils are able to better differentiate between elements in discussion at key stage 3 when using this clear visual system.</p>
<p>This series of nine posters about the Elements of Music is based around the popular acronym DR SMITH. The posters can be used around your department or classroom and are designed to help embed GCSE and A Level tier musical language throughout the wider school. The posters are suitable for display in either Secondary or Primary schools. These could also be used as knowledge organizers or reference sheets for Key Stage 3 and GCSE courses.<br />
DR SMITH stands for Dynamics, Rhythm, Structure, Melody (and Metre), Instrumentation, Texture (and Tonality, Timbre and Tempo) and Harmony. Other variations on the acronym have been used but I find these to cover the most important aspects of musical knowledge in the simplest way.<br />
Each poster is colour-coded to fit with the acronym DR SMITH. This same colour scheme can be used further up the school in GCSE and A Level analysis.</p>
<p>29 pages of essential need to know basics of music theory for GCSE. Including worksheets on scales, chords, key signatures, and pages to practice melodic or rhythmic dictation. You tube links included.</p>
<p>Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!</p>
<p>This is Book 1 in the series (more coming very soon - follow me to be the first to see new releases!). The workbook introduces the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 1 are:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<code>The Treble Clef
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Treble Stave Notes
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Practising Treble Stave Notes
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Note Values
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Rest Values
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Dotted Notes
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Stems and Tails
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Leger Lines
</code>
</li>
<li>
<code>Bars and Bar Lines
</code>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.</p>
<p>The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.</p>
<p>I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!</p>
<p>Do you need a long-term Music Theory curriculum to suit your middle school students? This bundle contains SIX music theory books designed to cover music theory week by week.</p>
<p>Do you need music workbooks that are not babyish? Are your older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way and then lead on to more complex work? THIS is why I created this course!</p>
<p>This bundle contains all the books (1-6) in the series. They introduce/revise the basics of music theory then lead on to more advanced topics. Topics included are:</p>
<p>The Treble Clef<br />
Treble Staff Notes<br />
Practicing Treble Staff Notes<br />
Note Values<br />
Rest Values<br />
Dotted Notes<br />
Stems and Tails<br />
Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap<br />
Leger Lines<br />
Measures and Bar Lines<br />
16th notes (semiquavers) and beaming<br />
Simple Time Signatures<br />
Ties<br />
Tempo<br />
Tempo Changes<br />
Dynamics<br />
Further Dynamics<br />
Bass Staff<br />
Further Bass Staff<br />
Accidentals<br />
Intervals<br />
Steps and Half Steps<br />
More Leger Lines<br />
Compound Time<br />
Major Key Signatures<br />
Scales<br />
Tonic Triads<br />
Signs and Symbols<br />
Sequences<br />
Italian Terms<br />
Simple Time Groupings<br />
Further Key Signatures<br />
Relative Minors<br />
Chords I, IV and V<br />
Triplets<br />
Further Tempo<br />
Enharmonic<br />
Transpose an Octave<br />
More Signs and Symbols<br />
Further Compound Time<br />
Compound Time Groupings<br />
Arpeggios<br />
Minor Scales<br />
Chords in Major Keys<br />
Chords in Minor Keys<br />
Ornaments<br />
Cadences<br />
Transcribing Between Clefs<br />
Pentatonic Scales<br />
Other Time Signatures<br />
More Key Signatures<br />
Inversions<br />
Further Italian Terms<br />
More Cadences<br />
Circle of Fifths<br />
Transposing<br />
Further Intervals<br />
More Triads<br />
More Chord Types</p>
<p>Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc).</p>
<p>The printable workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. These booklets are versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. They designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory over an extended period of time, supplementing your usual curriculum.</p>
<p>I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 8-16, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!</p>
<p>These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are at roughly the following levels.</p>
<p>Books 1-3 cover approximately:</p>
<p>ABRSM grade 1 theory<br />
Trinity grade 1 theory<br />
LCM grade 1 theory<br />
RCM Canada grade 1-2<br />
AMEB Australia grade 1<br />
Scottish SQA National 5<br />
England/Wales pre-GCSE (year 8-9)</p>
<p>Books 4-6 cover approximately:</p>
<p>ABRSM grade 2 theory<br />
Trinity grade 2 theory<br />
LCM grade 2 theory<br />
RCM Canada grade 3<br />
AMEB Australia grade 2<br />
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher<br />
England/Wales GCSE</p>
<p><strong>GCSE MUSIC – KEY MUSICAL ELEMENTS</strong></p>
<p>This 36-page PPT is a great way to kick off the GCSE course, providing an accessible introduction to (or refresher of!) key musical elements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Pulse</li>
<li>Metre (including regular and irregular)</li>
<li>Rhythm (including syncopation, off-beat rhythms, dotted rhythms and triplets)</li>
<li>Chords (including triads and inversions)</li>
<li>Melody-writing</li>
<li>Basic arranging for ensemble</li>
</ul>
<p>It is expected that most students will have encountered many of these at Key Stage 3, and so whilst this PPT can act as an introduction with clear explanations, it can also act as a useful refresher, with the exercises very much aimed at Key Stage 4.</p>
<p>Students will need access to keyboard or guitars, and notation software or manuscript paper.</p>
<p><strong>Update (19.09.24): I have added answers to the PPT, so that it could be used by a non-specialist teacher, or even set as cover / homework.</strong></p>
<p>Please have a look at my other GCSE Music resources.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>11 slides. Visually appealing, colour coded musical elements organised according to MADTSHIRT - Melody, Articulation, Dynamics, Texture, Structure, Harmony, Instrumentation, Rhythm and Tempo. Great for GCSE to reinforce key terms. Works well with MADTSHIRT key terms worksheets also available in my shop.</p>
<p>A music theory assessment I’ve used with Y9 students (pre GCSE course) that assesses Rhythm, Dynamics, Tempo, Texture, Melody, Chords, Harmony, Key Signatures, Musical Devices, Articulation.<br />
It tests their ability to use their theory knowledge practically with scores, preparing them for score analysis. Could be used with Y9 or Y10 students to test their knowledge of key vocabulary in relation to score reading.</p>
Stunning Value! A bumper pack of 14 worksheets (or funsheets) for useful coverwork, homework or revision suitable for KS3 (yrs 7-9), or for checking basic knowledge at the start of a GCSE music course, for those with less musical background.<br />
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What Does It Do? <br />
This resource tests the basics in an informal way and extends and explores knowledge of each of the elements, giving opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in creative ways - great preparation for a variety of composing, performing or listening tasks. ALTERNATIVELY, use this resource with the associated set of Elements Of Music Factsheets to create a totally self-supporting set of 14/28 activities, where no prior knowledge is needed to complete each task (great for cover work where no specialist teacher is available).<br />
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What's In It?<br />
2 worksheets on each of the Elements - pitch, tempo, timbre, duration, dynamics and texture, plus 2 bonus sheets on The Elements. 14 worksheets in all, as well as teacher notes and suggestions for use. Each worksheet ends with a more open-ended task which ensures that coverwork does not run out before the end of the lesson, but these tasks could also be set as a separate homework task - giving 28 short but meaningful KS3 homework tasks in total - enough for a whole academic year!<br />
A pack of 10 simple and easy to understand handouts dealing with some basic musical theory elements relevant to most music students. (beginner level). The elements covered in this pack are: Intervals, major scale construction, time signatures, triplets, tempo markings, slurs, circle of 5ths and common dynamic signs. These can be used as visual resources and/or revision notes.
<p>An introduction work booklet on the basics of music theory to prepare students for the GCSE course.</p>
<p>The 12 page booklet is tailored to the Edexcel GSCE music specification, but the editable powerpoint can be adapted.</p>
<p>The resource covers:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dynamics</li>
<li>Key signatures</li>
<li>Treble and bass clef</li>
<li>Time signatures</li>
<li>Rhythm values</li>
</ul>
<p>There are explanations and tasks for each element</p>
<p>An initial workbook I use for year 10 to introduce and reaffirm basic theoretical understanding that underpins the GCSE course.</p>
<p>Topics start from note values, rhythm, time signatures right through to, pitch, scales, intervals and chords.</p>
<p>Explanations, information and exercises are used along the way.</p>
A set of six informative and colourful posters clearly explaining the elements of music (dynamics, harmony, melody, rhythm, timbre, tempo). Available here as a PDF. Ideal for displays in both secondary and primary music classrooms.
<p>Here is a booklet of 5 worksheets focusing on Musical Theory.</p>
<p>Topics included are: -<br />
Notes on the Keyboard<br />
Notes and Note Values<br />
Notes on the Treble Stave<br />
Notes on the Bass Stave<br />
Musical Symbols</p>
<p>This resource is ideal for cover work. Each worksheet can be bought separately if desired.</p>
Grade 1 resource covers - Pitch , tempo, adding dynamics to a story and silence with visuals
Grade 2 resource covers, pitch , tempo, dynamics, texture, timbre and duration.
Texture and timbre powerpoint with match up activities (Suitable for Year 7)
Powerpoint recapping key Elements of Music facts with short listening tests and matching activities included. Songs aren't in the Powerpoint but it is easy to find examples to use via Spotify. I have used it with Year 10's to recap Elements of Music.
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