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. “Access” by DJ Misjah & DJ Tim is a techno track that was released in 1995. The track was a massive hit in the techno scene, and it helped to define the sound of the era. It was " A played in clubs all over the world and is still considered a classic example of the genre today.

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. Composed by Ben E. King, an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He rose to prominence in the R&B vocal group ‘The Drifters’. He left to pursue a solo career and soon signed with Atco Records before soon releasing this song, his most famous hit.

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. 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. 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 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. James Cleveland [1932-1991] was an American gospel singer, arranger, composer, and pianist. He is often referred to as the “King of Gospel Music” because of his significant contributions to the genre. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. For his trailblazing accomplishments, he is regarded by many as one of the greatest gospel singers who ever lived.

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. "Earth Angel” (Will You Be Mine), is a song by theAmerican vocal group The Penguins. The song has been used in the television series “Happy Days”. It was featured prominently in the film “Back to the Future” (performed by Harry Waters Jr. as Marvin Berry & The Starlighters). Although the Penguins never matched the success of their debut single, the song has continued to see popularity and acclaim.

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. George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist who lived from 1898 to 1937. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his music career as a “song plugger” in Tin Pan Alley, playing and promoting sheet music. As a composer of popular music and Broadway musicals, one of his most pieces of work is the opera “Porgy and Bess” [1935], which included the hit “Summertime”.

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. “Help!” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that served as the title song for their film “Help!” (1965). Lennon wrote the lyrics of the song to express his stress after the Beatles’ quick rise to success. "I was fat and depressed and I was crying out for ‘Help’. “Help!” went to number 1 on both the UK and US singles charts in the late summer of 1965.

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. “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido is a narrative-driven song that tells the story of an obsessive fan and his descent into madness. Written by Eminem, it is well known for featuring vocals sampled from the opening lines of British singer Dido’s song “Thank You”.

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”.

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 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.

This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of Sound Design in cartoons, along with a detailed look at some of the most influential sound designers in animation. How has sound been created, fashioned and designed for cartoons throughout the ages, and how do modern sound artists create sound FXs? The material in this resource would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons over roughly 1 or 2 weeks and would be excellent for Music Technology, Film Studies and Media lessons. All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource, have been recently updated and now include links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allows extra flexibility and continued support if students learn and engage from outside the classroom at home. This resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated videos and will aid learning and revision for learners throughout. Part of this is a very interactive lesson where students write and compose a record their own sound FXs based on very common sounds found within cartoons. Furthermore, each of these Classroom Tasks comes in a “No Style”, black and white printout or an attractive, “Styled” version to help engage learners.

This lesson and supporting classroom exercise provide an extremely detailed account of how video games often use musical modes to structure their compositions and musical content for some of the most popular games of all time. Not only would this lesson be great to teach music Modes and some basic music theory, but also covers how video game composers have used these to shape their music. This lesson links very closely to ‘History of Video Game and Music’, ‘Sound Design in Video Games’, ‘Video Game Genres and their Music’, ‘Zelda Games Music and Sound Design’, ‘Minecraft Music’ and ‘Super Mario Music’. You can also purchase this resource, along with the others in the massive Video Game Bundle! The presentation is more than 45+ 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 come 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 exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself. There is also a really useful Infographic that shows popular video games and which music Mode composers have used.

The aim of this resource is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. It is part of a bundle of resources that allows 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” resource, this detailing the history of modern music. This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song with a full song break down and analysis. This covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track. Musical Elements covering: Tonality Tempo Meter/Time Signature Instrumentation Structure Dynamics/Texture Lyrical Structure and Analysis Song Theme Genre/Style The material in these resources would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons. The presentation covers 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, 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. In this package: PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Taylor Swift-Style (.pdf High quality) PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Taylor Swift-Style - COMPRESSED(.pdf compressed quality) PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Taylor Swift-Style - (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning. GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf) ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf) GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf)

The aim of this resource is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. It is part of a bundle of resources that allows 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” resource, this detailing the history of modern music. This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song with a full song break down and analysis. This covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track. Musical Elements covering: Tonality Tempo Meter/Time Signature Instrumentation Structure Dynamics/Texture Lyrical Structure and Analysis Song Theme Genre/Style The material in these resources would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons. The presentation covers 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, 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. In this package: PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Kate Bush-Running up That Hill (.pdf High quality) PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Kate Bush-Running up That Hill - COMPRESSED(.pdf compressed quality) PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Kate Bush-Running up That Hill - (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning. GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf) ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf) GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf)

This infographic and supporting presentation provide an extremely detailed account of the history, timeline and major elements of the HipHop genre through the ages. Overing all the major developments and compositional elements, this resource closely looks at Hip-Hop through the different stages from its birth in the early 1980s and all the way to modern-day HipHop Styles. This resource is VERY closely linked and connected to the full lesson bundle “HipHop and Rap History & Timeline” - this is a MASSIVE unit of work that covers the full history of the HipHop genre, with classroom exercises, infographics, presentations, videos and lots more! You can also get this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC - Ages of HipHop (.pdf High quality) POWERPOINT - INFOGRAPHIC-Ages of HipHop (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Chiptune - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics 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. 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 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: 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) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!