4 tests on the elements of music and basic theory and harmony to test your students’ knowledge.

22 slides in pdf and pptx formats for an in depth explanation of the elements of music. Aimed for students taking the listening and appraising component of the Music GCSE and A Level course, in an easy format. Prepares students to talk about the music they are hearing with the correct terms. Includes explanations of the different elements and questions to think about it. Keywords taken from Edexcel exam answer books. You can find a basic version of this for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elements-of-music-introduction-powerpoint-12052580

pdf with 18 pages to structure ideas and build towards a music project. Songwriting templates Brainstorm ideas Plan a music video and photoshoot. Budget and collaborate Plan social media Design a cd cover Tips for songwriting and recording

Definitions for the key words in the 8 set works for the Edexcel GCSE listening and appraising course. Words divided by the elements of music. Definitions taken from Rhinegold and Pearson resources.

A powerpoint in PDF and pptx formats to teach songwriting over a 7 week period. Although this is prepared for the Edexcel GCSE Music course, it can also be used for other levels and exam boards. 50 slides for 7 weeks of lessons where students will create a portfolio that they can use to get ideas for their composition. The idea is that students can build a bank of ideas that are personalised and differentiated to help them construct a song in a way that feels natural to them. Week 1: Style Week 2: Structure Week 3: Lyrics Week 4: Rhythm Week 5: Harmony Week 6: Melody Week 7: Instrumentation

12 Worksheets on the different areas within conventions of pop. rock and roll rock anthems ballads solo artists Features in the music for 4 different songs and artists of each area of study. (4 worksheets) Worksheets to fill in for students to choose their own songs to study. Students to study the context of the song and fill in features for the different elements of music. (4 worksheets) Listening diary blank worksheets to fill in students’ own pieces. Some information used from the OCR book and BBC Bitesize.

4 Worksheets with summaries of the features for the four different areas within Conventions of Pop: Rock n Roll Rock anthems Pop Ballads Solo Artist Ideal for studying or to put up as a poster Information used from OCR books.

A powerpoint on the different areas within Conventions of Pop: Rock n Roll Rock anthems Pop Ballads Solo Artists Content taken from the OCR workbook. Homework tasks Youtube videos Class Exercises In 2 formats: pptx and pdf.

Learn piano from scratch with these 15 worksheets. Easy to understand, made for students to consolidate their knowledge with checklists. Uses solfege system (do re mi fa sol la si ) Learn the notes of the piano and the stave flats and sharps rhythm exercises warm up exercises Tones and semitones Hand position The scales and chords of C major, G major and F major.

Project Based Learning in Music with a holistic approach, incorporating drama and media. Can be done in school or for home learning. Student led. A fun music project for students to attempt and be as creative as they wish. Detailed step by step activities. ‘Get ready to host your own music program where you decide each of the sections. Host music interviews Play games such as ‘This or that’ or ‘Name a song that…’ Have live performances Present awards Submit the work written out or as a video, poster, audios. Freedom for students to be as creative as they like in this music project.

Conventions of pop revision exercises for the 4 areas of study: Rock and roll Rock anthems Pop Ballads Solo artists Match the element of music to the correct phrase. 4 worksheets. Helpful for the revision of musical features for each era and understanding the musical elements.

Exercise sheets for all 18 set works. Match the correct element of music to the sentences. These can be used as a starter activity in class or for home revision. Useful to recap on the points students need to memorise for the exam as well as retain the kind of vocabulary they need to use for the different elements of music.

8 page booklet with different tasks to help students keep track of their progress in performance and practise in a productive way. Pages include: Tips on how to practise. Different areas to work on. Practice checklist Practice diary Ways to analyse others’ performances. Questions for reflection Works for any exam board, for GCSE and/or A level Music. Many tips taken from marking schemes.

Area of Study 1: The Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. 5 worksheets for revision: Fill in some wider listening examples and a point of interest for each. Match the ensemble/form to the correct sentence Answer some questions on Classical Music general knowledge. Mozart K542: Match the correct element of music to the sentence Beethoven Pathetique: Match the correct element of music to the sentence

A composing task in 4 steps: Choose the key Write a melody Discover the chords Harmonise the melody. These 10 worksheets follow a methodical approach that gives the students a rounded knowledge of harmonising melodies. A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pdf and pptx.

A powerpoint in 2 formats: pdf and pptx for the complete teaching on topic of jazz and blues. 46 detailed slides with listening, performing and composing activities, musical context and assessment. Some slides use information from Musical Futures.

A basic summary of the main points you can mention about for John Cages Prepared Piano, taken from The Pearson Support Guide. These are a starting point without bar numbers. Students should refer to their scores to put in context the examples. Some wider listening ideas with points you can mention about in an essay. This can be used as a poster or handouts for your students. A powerpoint presentation for the complete teaching of the set work in 2 formats: pptx. and pdf. Includes 19 slides with notes taken from the Pearson Support Guide, youtube examples, and wider listening. Vocabulary sheet with keywords for the set work. Vocabulary sheet for student to fill in definitions for the keywords for each element. Vocabulary sheet with definitions. Exercise Sheet that can be used as a starter activity in class or for home revision. Match the element of music to the correct sentences.

Student booklets of 15-18 pages each for the complete teaching of the 8 set works for the Listening and Appraising exam. For use alongside the powerpoints, as paragraphs have blank spaces to fill in as they go along. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/set-work-powerpoints-edexcel-music-gcse-8-pieces-12199063 Covers all the elements of music, wider listening tasks and an essay question for practice. Notes taken from Pearson Support Guide and published resources.

Vocabulary sheets with key words for each of the 18 set works in the Listening and Appraising component of the course. Vocabulary sheets for students to fill in definitions for each keyword within elements of music. Vocabulary sheet with definitions for each key word. Resources could be used for teachers, student revision or as posters.