An easy to understand sheet on how to form Major and minor scales. An explanation of how they are formed using tones and semitones as well as the link between scales and key signatures is explored. Then, a helpful way of remembering key signatures is explained, followed by how to understand relative minors and the formation of harmonic and melodic minor scales. Useful for instrumental and classroom music teachers and their pupils.

An easy to understand sheet on how to form Arpeggios. Useful for instrumental and classroom music teachers and their pupils.

An introduction to scales for young beginners. I find it is beneficial to start students early with the concept of scales, even before they can play a full octave of notes on their instrument. This sheet explains the idea of scales and how to form them, and then encourages pupils to explore playing them in different ways. Useful for instrumental and classroom music teachers and their pupils.

Finding it difficult to work out the full name of a musical interval? This flow chart will guide you through each step of working out any musical interval. Suitable for those working towards ABRSM and other music theory examinations and also for use in the music classroom.

Do you find it difficult to motivate pupils to practice scales? Here are a few tried and tested ideas to encourage scale practice in exciting ways. Suitable for beginners and advanced pupils learning any instrument.

A guide to 2nd inversion chords and their uses. Suitable for use with the ABRSM Grade 6 theory syllabus and in the classroom.

A guide to composition, including phrasing, modulation and pivot chords, motifs and structure. Suitable for use with the ABRSM Grade 6 theory syllabus and in the classroom.

A guide to the analysis of musical extracts. Suitable for use with the ABRSM Grade 6 theory syllabus and in the classroom.

A guide to the harmonisation of a melody. Suitable for use with the ABRSM Grade 6 Theory syllabus or in the classroom.