A starter containing 2 questions on Keywords for Tempo, Dynamics and Musical Styles. Teachers may use whichever listening examples they like or alternatively please feel free to contact me for details of the specific examples I use with this starter.

A starter containing 3 questions on Instrumentation, PLaying Techniques and Musical Elements. This starter requires no listening examples or further resources.

A starter containing 2 questions on Ensembles, Textures and Structures. Teachers may use whichever listening examples they like or alternatively please feel free to contact me for details of the specific examples I use with this starter.

A pack of 11 crosswords and answer sheets for GCSE Music lesson starters. Includes crosswords on: - Instruments Jazz Melody Notation Reggae and Bhangra Rhythm Scales Strings Structure Tempo Voices All crosswords can be bought separately if desired.

A pack of 12 crosswords and answer sheets for GCSE Music lesson starters. Includes crosswords on: - Articulation Baroque Cadences Classical Composers Digital and Electronic Effects Dynamics Elements Film Music Film Genres Harmonic Devices Hip Hop All crosswords can be bought separately if desired.

A pack of 7 starter appraisals (both listening and non-listening) with a total of 16 question types on a range of musical topics including the instruments of the orchestra, musical vocabulary, musical styles, musical devices, structures, textures and more. If you would like suggestions on listening examples to use with these starters please just ask.

Here is a starter focusing on Blues Music in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Pop Styles in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Baroque Music in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Musical Symbols in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Gamelan in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Instrumental Families in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Samba in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Soul Music in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Note Values in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

Here is a starter focusing on Classical Music in the form of the classic quiz show ‘Blockbusters’. This works brilliantly as a whole class starter recap if you divide the class into two teams - gold and white! The resource includes the letters slide to display to the class, the questions slide for the teacher and the answers slide of the teacher. The resource also allows you to change the letters and questions to have them reflect what you have covered in the class on this topic.

This is a 13 page theory workbook designed for students with limited theoretical knowledge who are starting their Music GCSE. The booklet contains information and activities on the following topics: - Time Signatures Rests Ties and Dots Accidentals Rhythms The information in this booklet is a mixture of my own analysis and that which I have collected from other sources. The standard is in keeping with ABRSM Grade 1. I have designed and presented the theory in a focused and easy to understand way.

A worksheet looking at Reggae (differentiated for lower sets). Answer sheet included. Part of a set on Popular music styles which can be bought for £3.50

A worksheet looking at Rock Music (for middle sets) Answer sheet included. Part of a set on Popular music styles which can be bought for £3.50

A worksheet looking at Rock Music (differentiated for lower sets) Answer sheet included. Part of a set on Popular music styles which can be bought for £3.50