Music Genres Quick Outline-JAZZ MUSIC is a MASSIVE Bundle of infographics/posters that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. This resource would also work excellently alongside the History of Popular Music Styles – FULL LIBRARY. A great bundle that covers the history oF popular music from the pre-1950s to modern-day).
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
THIS BUNDLE KEEPS GROWING - so more genres to be added soon!
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
The Style Covered in this Bundle are:
BeBop Jazz
Dixieland Jazz
Swing Jazz
Cool Jazz
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package - for each musical style:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable Worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
This song was composed by Duke Ellington and his longtime collaborator, Bubber Miley. First recorded in 1927 by Ellington’s orchestra and became one of their signature pieces. The song is a perfect example of the “Jungle” style of Jazz that Ellington was famous for.
This great Bundle provides would provide a detailed and comprehensive set of Song Analysis lectures and presentations that could be used for any Listening Skills, Composition or Arranging class.
The aim of these resources is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. They allow learners to break-down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock. Moreover, these listening skills lessons would work excellently alongside the History of Modern Music massive resource bundle, this detailing the history of modern music.
Each lesson covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track.
These musical elements covering:
Tonality
Tempo
Meter/Time Signature
Instrumentation
Structure
Dynamics/Texture
Rhythmic Elements
Song Theme
Genre/Style
The material in these resources would easily cover 6 to 7 lessons. The presentations cover the major musical elements from the song and can be used after students have completed the Listening Skill Worksheet or at the same time, working through section by section.
The presentation also comes with embedded YouTube musical examples to support and engage learning and even references to other artists that are similar in style, or rhythm or tempo. This proving the learner with a wider range of listening and musical tastes. There are also 3 sequenced music arrangement examples for the song that focuses on certain elements, these allowing the learner to carefully hear certain elements from the music.
Moreover, the resource comes with a Listening Skills worksheet for learners to listen to the song and work through, and answer worksheet for teacher reference and also a Help and Guidance sheet.
Each lesson comes with:
PRESENTATION – Listening Skills – (.pdf HD quality)
WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf)
ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf)
GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf)
This lecture and supporting classroom resources are part of the “History of Popular Music” package. House was created by DJs and music producers from Chicago’s underground club culture in the early/mid-1980s, as DJs began altering disco songs to give them a more mechanical beat. The lesson covers all this and how House music quickly developed into one of the most successful popular music genres and the first EDM style (Electronic Dance Music).
You can also purchase this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”.
The presentation is more than 50 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning.
The presentation comes in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included.
The resource also comes with 2 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening and research exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, along with answer sheets for these exercises. There are also a further 2 Infographics/Posters (also with PowerPoint versions included), great to aid learners’ understanding of key areas, and also can be printed for classroom displays and visuals.
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
This song although not strictly the first ever Rock and Roll song written, it is indisputably the first Rock song to top the charts, gaining mass popularity and success, and generally considered the beginning of the "Rock Era”.
The ‘Moondog Coronation Ball’ was a concert held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on 21st March 1952. It is generally accepted as the first major Rock and Roll concert. It was organized by Alan Freed (a disc jockey and is considered to have popularized the term “Rock and Roll” at the famous WJW-Radio station.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Moondog Coronation Ball 1952 - Rock and Roll History” encourages students to delve into the moment Rock and Roll music started to become the number one music style of the new “Teen Culture” of the 1950s and started to become a totally new genre in its own right. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of this performance, its impact on society, the enduring legacy of Rock and Roll and how truly important the "Moondog Coronation Ball ’ concert really was.
Help your Popular Music class step back in time to the iconic "Moondog Coronation Ball of 1952 and witness the performance that shaped an era. This captivating teaching resource immerses students in the legendary event that redefined music, culture and the collective spirit of a generation.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments of the first ever Rock and Roll concert, "Moondog Coronation Ball " (1952) and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
On August 11th 1973, Clive Campbell, known as DJ Kool Herc, and his sister Cindy put on a Block Party titled ‘Back to School Jam’ in the recreation room of their apartment, at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, West Bronx. This concert was in fact one of the pivotal and influential events that occurred across New York City at the time, spurring HipHop music forward.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Back to School Jam 1973” Music Performances that Changed the World encourages students to delve into the moment Hip Hop culture took off and started to become a music genre in its own right. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of this performance, its impact on society, the enduring legacy of Hip Hop and how truly important The ‘Back to School Jam’ concert really was.
Help your Popular Music class step back in time to the iconic Back To School Jam of 1973 and witness the performances that shaped an era. “Back To School Jam 1973- Music Performances that Changed the World” is a captivating teaching resource that immerses students in the legendary event that redefined music, culture, and the collective spirit of a generation.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments of the first ever Hip-Hop concert, “Back to School Jam” (1973) and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
The Beatles’ first television performance in the USA happened on The Ed Sullivan Show at 8 o’clock on February 9th 1964. The Ed Sullivan Show was one of the most popular television programs in the United States at the time, and this exposure helped to introduce the band to a huge American audience, and is seen as starting the “British Invasion” into American popular music and culture.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show 1964” encourages students to delve into the moment when Rock and Pop music artists from the United Kingdom, as well as other aspects of British fashion and culture, became popular in the United States. This moment started the fanaticism around the British group, which would soon become known as “Beatlemania”.
Help your Popular Music class step back in time to the iconic The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show of 1964 and witness the performance that shaped an era. This captivating teaching resource immerses students in the legendary event that redefined music, culture and the collective spirit of a generation.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moment of the first television appearance “The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show” (1964) and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
Step back in time and relive with your learners the electrifying energy of the legendary “Monsters of Rock: Moscow” concert, in 1991. One of the very first concerts in the USSR with Western artists, it took place just months before the fall of the ‘Iron Curtain’. With renowned bands like AC/DC and Metallica, it facilitated a cultural exchange and had a massive attendance of over a million people!
Immerse your students in the exhilarating world of iconic music performances as they discover the historical significance of this monumental event. Packed with engaging materials, this resource provides a comprehensive exploration of pop music history, from the unforgettable performances by renowned rock bands to the cultural impact of the concert.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Monsters of Rock Moscow 1991: Important Music Performances - Pop Music History” encourages students to delve into the moment famous artists started using the power of music for good and to bring about change. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of this performance, its impact on society, and the enduring legacy of ‘Monsters of Rock Moscow’ concert.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments from one of the most famous and memorable music concerts of all time “Monsters of Rock Moscow” (1991) and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Woodstock 1969” Music Performances that Changed the World encourages students to delve into the counterculture movement, social activism, popular music history and the pure power of music as a catalyst for change. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of each performance, the impact on society, and the enduring legacy of Woodstock.
With your Popular Music class step back in time to the iconic Woodstock Music Festival of 1969 and witness the performances that shaped an era. “Woodstock 1969 - Music Performances that Changed the World” is a captivating teaching resource that immerses students in the legendary event that redefined music, culture, and the collective spirit of a generation.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments of Woodstock 1969 and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
In this package:
PRESENTATION Woodstock 1969-POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
PRESENTATION Woodstock 1969-POWERPOINT (.pdf)
QUESTION SHEET - Woodstock 1969 (.pdf with embedded links)
QUESTION SHEET - Woodstock 1969 (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
ANSWER SHEET (for all worksheets) - Woodstock 1969(.pdf)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
“Last Concert on the Titanic” - Music Performances that Changed the World is an engaging teaching resource that transports students back in time to the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic.
Dive into the mesmerizing world of music as you explore the final performances aboard this iconic ship. The story of the Titanic is one of the most famous disasters in history. The luxury liner had been described as simply unsinkable, of course, this was before that fateful night of the 14th and into the 15th of April 1912. This tragic story produced some of the most inspiring tales ever told, and one of the most famous is that of the account of the ship’s resident musicians.
A story of eight musicians making the ultimate sacrifice.
Through comprehensive presentations, engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussion topics, “Last Concert on the Titanic 1912: Important Music Performances - Pop Music History” offers educators a dynamic tool for teaching music history, cultural studies, and the massive impact of music on society. Help your students analyze the influence of these performances and their significance in shaping the world’s musical landscape. With ‘Last Concert on the Titanic,’ you’ll spark students’ curiosity, foster critical thinking, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the power of music. Bring history to life and let the music speak for itself in this unforgettable teaching resource.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
There are certain moments in Pop Music history when we wish we could say “I was there”. All music has the power to be so much more than entertainment, it can be important, ground-breaking, or symbolic, but live music can make a moment in history truly special and in some rare cases completely change the world!
Immerse your students in the exhilarating world of iconic music performances as they discover the historical significance of this wide range of monumental events in Pop-Music History. Packed with engaging materials, this resource provides a comprehensive exploration of pop music history, from the unforgettable performances by renowned rock bands to the cultural impact of the concerts.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Music Performance that Changed the World - Pop Music History - Growing BUNDLE” encourages students to delve into the moment famous artists started using the power of music for good and to bring about change. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of these performances throughout history, their impact on society, and the enduring legacy of these amazing concerts.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments from some of the most famous and memorable music concerts of all time, and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
Step back in time to the legendary Newport Folk Festival of 1965, where music history was made and a young Bob Dylan sent shockwaves through the Folk scene by going electric. This teaching resource delves deep into this pivotal moment in musical history, offering teachers a comprehensive toolkit to engage and enlighten students about this iconic event.
“Bob Dylan - Newport Folk Festival” 1965 allows you and your classroom to drive into the captivating narratives surrounding this festival and its cultural impact, sparking critical thinking and discussions about artistic evolution and resistance to tradition. Your students will explore the electrifying performance that forever changed the course of folk music, and the later world tour.
Designed for educators, this resource provides engaging activities, fostering a deeper understanding of Dylan’s electrifying transformation and the broader cultural landscape of the 1960s and counterculture movemnts. Moreover, it works perfectly with the wider ‘Music Performances that Changed the World’ bundle.
Dive into the electrifying world of The Beatles as they take to the rooftop of Apple Corps in 1969, delivering a legendary performance that changed the course of Pop Music history forever and summed up the end of the 1960s.
“The Beatles Rooftop Concert” 1969 is a captivating teaching resource that transports students back in time to witness and study one of the most iconic moments in music history. This meticulously crafted resource offers a comprehensive exploration of this historic event, in-depth analysis, and engaging activities to enrich your music curriculum.
Immerse your students in the cultural significance, musical genius, and enduring impact of The Beatles, fostering a deep appreciation for music history and ‘Music Performances that Changed the World’. Elevate your teaching with this unforgettable journey through the Fab Four’s rooftop spectacle.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
This captivating teaching resource takes your class on a journey back to one of the most iconic music festivals in history. Dive into the electrifying performances that left an indelible mark on the world of music and culture and later called “The Day the Nighties Died”.
Step back in time and relive the iconic moments of “Woodstock 1999” with our teaching resource, ‘Woodstock 1999: Important Music Performances that Changed the World.’ This comprehensive guide transports students and music enthusiasts alike to the historic festival that rocked a generation.
Explore the electrifying performances of legendary artists like Korn, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and of course Limp Bizkit. This resource is a treasure trove of insights, offering in-depth analysis, historical context, and engaging activities that will captivate learners and provoke classroom discussion.
Through comprehensive presentations, engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussion topics, “Woodstock 1999: Important Music Performances - Pop Music History” offers educators a dynamic tool for teaching music history, cultural studies, and the massive impact of music on society. Help your students analyze the influence of these performances and their significance in shaping the world’s musical landscape. With ‘Woodstock 1999,’ you’ll spark students’ curiosity, foster critical thinking, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the power of music. Bring history to life and let the music speak for itself in this unforgettable teaching resource.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
Joe “King” Oliver was an American jazz cornet player, bandleader, and composer. Oliver was a key figure in the development of early jazz and was known for his virtuosic cornet playing and innovative approach to improvisation. He was famous for his using mutes, derbies, bottles and cups to alter the sound of his cornet. King Oliver was also the mentor and tutor of Louis Armstrong.
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“Waterloo Sunset” is a song by British rock band the Kinks. It was released as a single in 1967, and featured on their album “Something Else by the Kinks”. Composed and produced by Kinks frontman Ray Davies. The song is widely regarded as one of the greatest British songs of all time, and it has become an iconic representation of 1960s British pop culture.
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
The song was originally written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman and Norman Petty in 1958. “Rave On” is a beloved Rock and Roll classic that has stood the test of time. Its catchy melody, innovative production techniques, and most of all Buddy Holly’s distinctive and unique vocal style with its hiccup-like inflections and yelps. Which all add an extra layer of excitement and energy to the track.
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
The song by American girl group Destiny’s Child. The song first appeared as the soundtrack to the 2000 film adaption of Charlie’s Angels, and later included in the group’s third studio album, Survivor (2001). It was a huge hit, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there for 11 straight weeks from November 2000 to February 2001.
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“The Worm” is a song by the American rock band Audioslave, released in 2006 on their album “Revelations”. The song has a heavy, driving beat and features the signature vocals of lead singer Chris Cornell.