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Teaching music in a multi-cultural primary school classroom is exciting as well as it brings its own challenges. Total beginners with no prior music education and advanced music students sit next to each other in every class. The need for differentiation is therefore the driving force that prompted me to write these resources. To engage in a meaningful way, within the same lesson, the beginners, intermediate and advanced students. And to inspire them to go beyond their boundaries and explore

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Teaching music in a multi-cultural primary school classroom is exciting as well as it brings its own challenges. Total beginners with no prior music education and advanced music students sit next to each other in every class. The need for differentiation is therefore the driving force that prompted me to write these resources. To engage in a meaningful way, within the same lesson, the beginners, intermediate and advanced students. And to inspire them to go beyond their boundaries and explore
Ocarina Beginner Method (w. Diagrams/Tablatures) for the 4-hole British Oc  primary school resource
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Ocarina Beginner Method (w. Diagrams/Tablatures) for the 4-hole British Oc primary school resource

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A resource for primary classroom or peripatetic teachers to assist in teaching total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Ocarina notation and diagrams (fingering charts) & how-to guide Piano notation INSTRUMENT This method is for the standard British 4-hole ocarina (the Oc). THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol, with lessons named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. NOTATIONS & DIAGRAMS To assist young learners, the notes are colour-coded by pitch. The ocarina fingering charts are following the colour-coding of the notes, making them visually part of the notation. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced at the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, A-B ) Half note Quarter Rest Half Rest Three Notes (G-A-B) Repeat Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (G-A-B-C) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet HOW TO GUIDE The How To Guide is a single-page resource added to the Notations booklet. It is a tool to help young learners visualise and internalise the basics of playing the instrument such as proper fingerings, diagram perspective and relation to the notations. It consists of several photos of ocarina fingerings linked to the appropriate diagrams and notes on the staff. PIANO NOTATION Piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody and the left-hand providing an easy accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. OTHER BEGINNER-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource is in the D-major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Recorder (D*), C-instruments, Harmonica (in C), Ukulele © and Guitar (G). /*While the Ocarina and Recorder melodies are identical, some of the melodies of the other instruments are modified to the fingerings and ease of accessibility for beginners./ NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading of music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
Left-handed Guitar (& Bass) Beginner Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts
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Left-handed Guitar (& Bass) Beginner Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts

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A resource for primary classroom or peripatetic teachers to assist total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. The Bass Guitar Method is a complimentary resource for class/school orchestras to allow a bassist to accompany the guitarists. Both are aimed at left-handed players. The method includes three PDF booklets: Guitar Tabs & Chord Charts (incl. How To Guide) Chord Diagrams Bass Guitar Tabs THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol. Lessons are named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation, to be used on electronic devices or printed. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. GUITAR TABLATURES (MELODY) At this level, notations are not used. Rather, the standard guitar tablature is utilised, containing 6 lines representing the 6 guitar strings, with numbers for the frets to be pressed. The fret numbers contain note parts (stems, flags and beams) to indicate the length of notes. Instead of notes, note names are given below the tablature staff, allowing the students to start grasping the music theory through the eyes of the guitar, and not the other way around. To assist young learners, the tabs and note names are colour-coded by pitch. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced at the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, G-A notes, Am & Dm chords ) Half note (D major chord) Quarter Rest (G major & no chord sign ‘r’) Half Rest Three Notes (G-A-B) Repeat (A major chord) Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (G-A-B-C; E major chord)) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, another single-line staff is added for chord strums. The chord strums are represented with the standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. The method starts with two easy chords and new chords are introduced gradually. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. The HOW TO This is a single-page resource attached to the main booklet, packed with information that might be useful to beginners, especially left-handed players. It visually presents the ‘mirror perspective’ of reading guitar tabs, containing an image of the guitar with the neck presented as the 6-line tablature staff, with specific info about reading tabs. THE CHORD DIAGRAMS This is a separate booklet containing major, minor and 7th chord diagrams. Colour-coded by pitch. THE LEFT-HANDED BASS GUITAR TABS This is an optional resource that could be used either for an individual student on its own or as a member of a guitar ensemble.
Guitar (& Bass Guitar) Beginner Method with Tablatures/note names, Chord Charts
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Guitar (& Bass Guitar) Beginner Method with Tablatures/note names, Chord Charts

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A resource for primary classroom or peripatetic teachers to assist total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. The Bass Guitar Method is a complimentary resource for class/school orchestras to allow a bassist to accompany the guitarists. The method includes three PDF booklets: Guitar Tabs & Chord Charts (incl. How To Guide) Chord Diagrams Bass Guitar Tabs THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol. Lessons are named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation, to be used on electronic devices or printed. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. GUITAR TABLATURES (MELODY) At this level, notations are not used. Rather, the standard guitar tablature is utilised, containing 6 lines representing the 6 guitar strings, with numbers for the frets to be pressed. The fret numbers contain note parts (stems, flags and beams) to indicate the length of notes. Instead of notes, note names are given below the tablature staff, allowing the students to start grasping the music theory through the eyes of the guitar, and not the other way around. To assist young learners, the tabs and note names are colour-coded by pitch. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced at the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, G-A notes, Am & Dm chords ) Half note (D major chord) Quarter Rest (G major & no chord sign ‘r’) Half Rest Three Notes (G-A-B) Repeat (A major chord) Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (G-A-B-C; E major chord)) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, another single-line staff is added for chord strums. The chord strums are represented with the standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. The method starts with two easy chords and new chords are introduced gradually. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. The HOW TO This is a single-page resource attached to the main booklet, packed with information that might be useful to beginners. It visually presents the ‘mirror perspective’ of reading guitar tabs, containing an image of the guitar with the neck presented as the 6-line tablature staff, with specific info about reading tabs. THE CHORD DIAGRAMS This is a separate booklet containing major, minor and 7th chord diagrams. Colour-coded by pitch. THE BASS GUITAR TABS This is an optional resource that could be used either for an individual student on its own or as a member of a guitar ensemble. It provides very easy bass guitar parts for the tunes used in the guitar booklet.
Ukulele Intermediate Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts for Primary School Classroom
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Ukulele Intermediate Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts for Primary School Classroom

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Ukulele tabs & Chord Charts Chord diagrams & how to read them guide THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (C-D-E-F) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. TABLATURES (MELODY) The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with standard ukulele tablature and note names below the tablature staff. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D.C. | note G) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (note A) Whole Note 6/8 Time Signature Tie (high C note) Shuffle Whole Rest Dotted Half Rest (note B) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, chord strums are presented with standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note for the first couple of bars. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. THE UKULELE CHORDS GUIDE This is separate booklet with four sections. The parts - a quick presentation of the parts of the ukulele The Fingering Diagrams: a tool to help visualise the chord diagrams in their vertical position The Chord Charts section explains how to read chord charts, chord names and strumming patterns The Chord Diagrams section contains major, minor and 7th chord diagrams, colour-coded by pitch. OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the C major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include C-instrument, Harmonica ©, Recorder (D*), Ocarina (D*) and Guitar (G). /*D - some melodies are modified due to the range and fingering accessibility for beginners./ PREVIOUS AND NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone.
Left-handed Guitar (& Bass) Beginner Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts
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Left-handed Guitar (& Bass) Beginner Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. The Bass Guitar Method is a complimentary resource for class/school orchestras to allow a bassist to accompany the guitarists. Both are aimed at left-handed players. You will get two PDF booklets: Guitar Tabs & Chord Charts Bass Guitar Tabs THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (G-A-B-C) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. TABLATURES (MELODY) The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with standard guitar tablature and note names below the tablature staff. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D note; D7 chord) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (E note) Whole Note (F & G7 chords) 6/8 Time Signature Tie (high G note; E7 & A7 chords) Shuffle (repeat bars symbol; C7 chord) Whole Rest Dotted Half Rest (note B) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, chord strums are presented with standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note for the first couple of bars. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. THE BASS GUITAR BOOKLET This is an optional resource that could be used either for an individual student on its own or as a member of a guitar ensemble. It provides very easy bass guitar parts for the tunes used in the guitar booklet. While the lesson titles follow the learning of the guitar, any new learning aimed specifically at the bass player is marked in the subtitle of each lesson. A How To tablature guide is also included. Besides the topics above (except the note pitches), the bass player will learn: Playing in positions (no open strings) Low F note High F note Low F♯ note G ♯ & C♯ notes OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the G major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Ukulele (in C), C-instrument, Harmonica ©, Recorder (D*) and Ocarina (D*). /*D - some melodies are modified due to the range and fingering accessibility for beginners./
Harmonica Beginner Method w. Diagrams/Tablatures for Hohner Speedy Armonica; Peripateti/ Self-Study
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Harmonica Beginner Method w. Diagrams/Tablatures for Hohner Speedy Armonica; Peripateti/ Self-Study

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in teaching total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Harmonica notation and diagrams it includes how-to guide Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT The notation is intended for the Hohner Speedy Harmonica; or any harmonica containing 4 holes with the 8 tones of the C Major scale. THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol, with lessons named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. HARMONICA NOTATION & DIAGRAMS To assist young learners, the notes are colour-coded by pitch. The harmonica diagrams are the common signs for blow/draw, widely used around the world. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced in the Intermediate level Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, C-D ) Half note Quarter Rest Half Rest Three Notes (C-D-E) Repeat Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (C-D-E-F) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet HOW TO GUIDE The Harmonica HowTo Guide is a single-page resource added to the notation booklet. It’s a tool to help young learners visualise and internalise the basics of holding and playing the harmonica. There are a few harmonica diagram systems - this method uses vertical arrows with hole numbers, which is used by Hohner and generally for children’s harmonica diagrams. PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. OTHER BEGINNER-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the C-major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include C-instrument, Ukulele ©, Recorder (D*), Ocarina (D*) and Guitar (G). /*D - some melodies are modified due to the range and fingering accessibility for beginners./ NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
Left-Handed Ukulele Beginner Method for Primary School Classroom (w. Tablatures/Chord Charts)
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Left-Handed Ukulele Beginner Method for Primary School Classroom (w. Tablatures/Chord Charts)

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in teaching total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. All graphics are adjusted for a left-hand player. The method includes two PDF booklets: Ukulele tabs & Chord Charts Ukulele Guide THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol. Lessons are named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation, to be used on electronic devices or printed. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. TABLATURES (MELODY) At this level, notations are not used. Rather, the standard ukulele tablature is utilised, containing 4 lines representing the 4 ukulele strings, with numbers for the frets to be pressed. The fret numbers contain note parts (stems, flags and beams) to indicate the length of notes. Instead of notes, note names are given below the tablature staff, allowing the students to start grasping the music theory through the eyes of the ukulele, and not the other way around. To assist young learners, the tabs and note names are colour-coded by pitch. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced at the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, C-D ) Half note Quarter Rest Half Rest Three Notes (C-D-E) Repeat Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (C-D-E-F) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, another single-line staff is added for chord strums. The chord strums are represented with the standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. The method starts with two easy chords and new chords are introduced gradually. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. The HOW-TO This is a single-page resource attached to the main booklet, packed with information that might be useful to beginners. It visually presents the ‘mirror perspective’ of reading tabs, containing an image of the ukulele with the neck presented as the 4-line tablature staff, with specific info about reading tabs. The image represents the left-handed perspective of the instrument. THE GUIDE This is a separate booklet with three sections, aimed at left-handed players. The Fingering Diagrams: a tool to help visualise the chord diagrams in their vertical position The Chord Charts section explains how to read chord charts, chord names and strumming patterns The Chord Diagrams section contains major, minor and 7th chord diagrams, colour-coded by pitch. Also available: Ukulele (right-handed), C-instruments, Harmonica, Recorder, Ocarina and Guitar.
Ukulele Beginner Method for Primary School Classroom w. Tablatures/Chord Charts
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Ukulele Beginner Method for Primary School Classroom w. Tablatures/Chord Charts

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in teaching total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. The method includes two PDF booklets: Ukulele tabs & Chord Charts Chord diagrams & how to read them guide THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol. Lessons are named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation, to be used on electronic devices or printed. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. TABLATURES (MELODY) At this level, notations are not used. Rather, the standard ukulele tablature is utilised, containing 4 lines representing the 4 ukulele strings, with numbers for the frets to be pressed. The fret numbers contain note parts (stems, flags and beams) to indicate the length of notes. Instead of notes, note names are given below the tablature staff, allowing the students to start grasping the music theory through the eyes of the ukulele, and not the other way around. To assist young learners, the tabs and note names are colour-coded by pitch. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced at the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, C-D ) Half note Quarter Rest Half Rest Three Notes (C-D-E) Repeat Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (C-D-E-F) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, another single-line staff is added for chord strums. The chord strums are represented with the standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. The method starts with two easy chords and new chords are introduced gradually. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. The HOW TO GUIDE This is a single-page resource attached to the main booklet, packed with information that might be useful to beginners. It visually presents the ‘mirror perspective’ of reading tabs, containing an image of the ukulele with the neck presented as the 4-line tablature staff, with specific info about reading tabs. THE UKULELE CHORDS GUIDE This is separate booklet with four sections. The parts - a quick presentation of the parts of the ukulele The Fingering Diagrams: a tool to help visualise the chord diagrams in their vertical position The Chord Charts section explains how to read chord charts, chord names and strumming patterns The Chord Diagrams section contains major, minor and 7th chord diagrams, colour-coded by pitch. OTHER BEGINNER-LEVEL RESOURCES Other resources in this series: Left-Hand Ukulele, C-instruments, Harmonica, Recorder, Ocarina and Guitar.
Harmonica Intermediate Method with Diagrams/Tablatures for the Hohner Speedy Armonica
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Harmonica Intermediate Method with Diagrams/Tablatures for the Hohner Speedy Armonica

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Harmonica notation and diagrams Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT The notation is intended for the Hohner Speedy Harmonica; or any harmonica containing 4 holes with the 8 tones of the C Major scale. THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (C-D-E-F) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. HARMONICA NOTATION & DIAGRAMS The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with the harmonica diagrams for blow/draw, widely used around the world. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D.C. | note G) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (note A) Whole Note 6/8 Time Signature Tie (high C note) Shuffle Whole Rest Dotted Half Rest (note B) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the C major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include C-instrument, Ukulele ©, Recorder (D*), Ocarina (D*) and Guitar (G). /*D - some melodies are modified due to the range and fingering accessibility for beginners./ PREVIOUS AND NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
Recorder Beginner Method (w. Diagrams/Fingering Charts) for Soprano Recorder
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Recorder Beginner Method (w. Diagrams/Fingering Charts) for Soprano Recorder

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in teaching total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Recorder notation and diagrams (fingering charts), including a how-to guide Piano notation INSTRUMENT This method is for the standard soprano recorder. THE METHOD The Beginner level consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol, with lessons named after the topic they cover. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. RECORDER NOTATIONS & DIAGRAMS To assist young learners, the notes are colour-coded by pitch. The fingering charts are following the colour-coding of the notes, making them visually part of the notation. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced at the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, A-B ) Half note Quarter Rest Half Rest Three Notes (G-A-B) Repeat Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (G-A-B-C) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet HOW TO GUIDE The How To Guide is a single-page resource added to the Notations booklet. It is a tool to help young learners visualise and internalise the basics of playing the instrument such as proper fingerings, diagram perspective and relation to the notations. It consists of several photos of recorder fingerings linked to the appropriate diagrams and notes on the staff. PIANO NOTATION Piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody and the left-hand providing an easy accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. OTHER BEGINNER-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource is in the D-major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Ocarina (D*), C-instruments, Harmonica (in C), Ukulele © and Guitar (G). /*While the Ocarina and Recorder melodies are identical, some of the melodies of the other instruments are modified to the fingerings and ease of accessibility for beginners./ NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
Left-Handed Ukulele Intermediate Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts for Primary School Classroom
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Left-Handed Ukulele Intermediate Method with Tablatures/Chord Charts for Primary School Classroom

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get one PDF booklet: Ukulele tabs & Chord Charts THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (C-D-E-F) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? Intended for primary school students. Can be used in a secondary school setting at your discretion. TABLATURES (MELODY) The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with standard ukulele tablature and note names below the tablature staff. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D.C. | note G) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (note A) Whole Note 6/8 Time Signature Tie (high C note) Shuffle Whole Rest Dotted Half Rest (note B) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, chord strums are presented with standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note for the first couple of bars. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the C major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Ukulele (right-handed), C-instrument, Harmonica ©, Recorder (D*), Ocarina (D*) and Guitar (G). /*D - some melodies are modified due to the range and fingering accessibility for beginners./ PREVIOUS AND NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
Harmonica Nursery Rhymes vol. 1 with Diagrams/Tablatures for the Hohner Speedy Armonica
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Harmonica Nursery Rhymes vol. 1 with Diagrams/Tablatures for the Hohner Speedy Armonica

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education. The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ collection can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a continuation from the ‘Intermediate’ level from our shop. All songs use the C major scale notes. You will get two PDF booklets: Harmonica notation and diagrams Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT The notation is intended for the Hohner Speedy Harmonica; or any harmonica containing 4 holes with the 8 tones of the C Major scale. FOR WHOM? Intended for primary school students. Can be used in a secondary school setting at your discretion. HARMONICA NOTATION & DIAGRAMS The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner/Intermediate’ harmonica booklets from our shop, with the harmonica diagrams for blow/draw, widely used around the world. Most of the songs have ‘Intros’, which can be skipped if desired. The songs have marked A (verse) and B (refrain) parts, making them ideal for studies of music arrangements. Songs in this collection. Marry Had A Little Lamb Twinkle, Twinkle Frère Jacques Au Clair De La Lune This Old Man Wind The Bobbin Up London Bridge Tommy Thumb Baa Baa Black Sheep A-Tisket A-Tasket Row Your Boat Mulberry Bush PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. NURSERY RHYMES FOR OTHER INSTRUMENTS This song collection is in the C major scale. Other booklets in this series include C-instrument, Ukulele ©, Recorder (D major), Ocarina (D) and Guitar (G). PREVIOUS LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ booklet can be used as a stand-alone; it is normally the continuation of the ‘Beginner’ and ‘Intermediate’ booklets from this shop.
C-instruments Intermediate Method: chime bars, bells, piano, xylophone, tongue drum, boomwhackers
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C-instruments Intermediate Method: chime bars, bells, piano, xylophone, tongue drum, boomwhackers

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education. The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ collection can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a continuation from the ‘Intermediate’ level from our shop. All songs use the C major scale notes. You will get four PDF booklets with notations: C-INSTRUMENT Piano accompaniment Rhythmic Melody Guitar tabs & chords INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE USED All instruments in the C-major scale: chime bars, bells, xylophone, glockenspiel, steel (Chinese) tongue drum, kalimba (thumb piano), boomwhackers; and also piano, guitar, percussion etc. WHAT IS IT? The booklet contains 12 nursery rhymes in the C major scale. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? Intended for primary school students. Can be used in a secondary school setting at your discretion. C-INSTRUMENT NOTATION The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with large, coloured notes and note names under the notes. Most of the songs have ‘Intros’, which can be skipped if desired. The songs have marked A (verse) and B (refrain) parts, making them ideal for studies of music arrangements. Songs in this collection. Marry Had A Little Lamb Twinkle, Twinkle Frère Jacques Au Clair De La Lune This Old Man Wind The Bobbin Up London Bridge Tommy Thumb Baa Baa Black Sheep A-Tisket A-Tasket Row Your Boat Mulberry Bush PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. RHYTHMIC MELODY It contains the rhythms of the melodies in a 2-line percussion stave (low and high sounds), coloured by length. The notation includes musical elements such as tempo indication, numbered bars and beat numbers, making it ideal for teaching note lengths to young students. Can be used as introductions to the songs or for playing percussion from notation. Each Rhythmic Melody song also contains a 1-2 bar ostinato suggestion, which could be used for drummers wishing to play steady rhythms instead of reading notation. GUITAR TABS They contain the melody, chord names and strumming indications. To be used by intermediate/advanced guitar players who already play the guitar to some extend and want to join the class with their instrument. NURSERY RHYMES FOR OTHER INSTRUMENTS This song collection is in the C major scale. Other booklets in this series include Harmonica (also in C), Ukulele ©, Recorder (D major), Ocarina (D) and Guitar (G). PREVIOUS LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ booklet can be used as a stand-alone; it is normally the continuation of the ‘Beginner’ and ‘Intermediate’ booklets from this shop.
Guitar (& Bass Guitar) Intermediate Method with Tablatures/note names, Chord Chart
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Guitar (& Bass Guitar) Intermediate Method with Tablatures/note names, Chord Chart

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. The Bass Guitar Method is a complimentary resource for class/school orchestras to allow a bassist to accompany the guitarists. You will get two PDF booklets: Guitar Tabs & Chord Charts Bass Guitar Tabs THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (G-A-B-C) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. TABLATURES (MELODY) The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with standard guitar tablature and note names below the tablature staff. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D note; D7 chord) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (E note) Whole Note (F & G7 chords) 6/8 Time Signature Tie (high G note; E7 & A7 chords) Shuffle (repeat bars symbol; C7 chord) Whole Rest Dotted Half Rest (note B) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) CHORD CHARTS & STRUMMING Under the tablature staff, chord strums are presented with standard strumming symbols for guitar/ukulele, with up/downstrum signs on top of each strumming note for the first couple of bars. Chord names are given above the strumming staff. When new chords are introduced, they are marked in the subtitle of the appropriate lesson. THE BASS GUITAR BOOKLET This is an optional resource that could be used either for an individual student on its own or as a member of a guitar ensemble. It provides very easy bass guitar parts for the tunes used in the guitar booklet. While the lesson titles follow the learning of the guitar, any new learning aimed specifically at the bass player is marked in the subtitle of each lesson. A How To tablature guide is also included. Besides the topics above (except the note pitches), the bass player will learn: Playing in positions (no open strings) Low F note High F note Low F♯ note G ♯ & C♯ notes OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the G major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Ukulele (in C), C-instrument, Harmonica ©, Recorder (D*) and Ocarina (D*). /*D - some melodies are modified due to the range and fingering accessibility for beginners./ PREVIOUS AND NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level.
Ocarina Intermediate Method (w. Diagrams/Tablatures) for the 4-hole British Oc primary school
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Ocarina Intermediate Method (w. Diagrams/Tablatures) for the 4-hole British Oc primary school

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Ocarina notation and diagrams Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT This method is for the standard British 4-hole ocarina (the Oc). THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (G-A-B-C) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. OCARINA NOTATIONS & DIAGRAMS The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with colour-coded notes and fingering charts. While some melodies are in G- or D-major, key signatures are not used, rather, individual notes are sharpened. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D.C. | note D) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (E note) Whole Note 6/8 Time Signature Tie (low D note) Shuffle Whole Rest (F♯ note) Dotted Half Rest (C♯ note) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource is in the D major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Recorder (D*), C-instruments (in C), Harmonica ©, Ukulele © and Guitar (G). /*While the Ocarina and Recorder melodies are identical, some of the melodies of the other instruments are modified to the fingerings and ease of accessibility for beginners./ PREVIOUS AND NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
Recorder Intermediate Method (w. Diagrams/Fingering Charts) for Soprano Recorder
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Recorder Intermediate Method (w. Diagrams/Fingering Charts) for Soprano Recorder

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in music reading education. The ‘Intermediate’ is a continuation of the ‘Beginner’ level from our shop. Both the Beginner & Intermediate Methods are intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get two PDF booklets: Recorder notation and diagrams Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT This method is for the standard soprano recorder. THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (G-A-B-C) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. RECORDER NOTATIONS & DIAGRAMS The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with colour-coded notes and fingering charts. While some melodies are in G- or D-major, key signatures are not used, rather, individual notes are sharpened. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D.C. | note D) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (E note) Whole Note 6/8 Time Signature Tie (low D note) Shuffle Whole Rest (F♯ note) Dotted Half Rest (C♯ note) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource is in the D major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Ocarina (D*), C-instruments (in C), Harmonica ©, Ukulele © and Guitar (G). /*While the Ocarina and Recorder melodies are identical, some of the melodies of the other instruments are modified to the fingerings and ease of accessibility for beginners./ PREVIOUS AND NEXT-LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level. PHILOSOPHY (the purpose of the method) By simplifying notation and adding colours, note names, tabs and diagrams, make reading music notation easy and accessible, allowing the young performers to focus on what matters: rhythm, tempo, fingering, note lengths and clear tone, The melodies are made as interesting as possible within their limitations, allowing a wide range of young learners to understand and follow their inner logic.
C-instruments Intermediate Method: chime bars, bells, piano, xylophone, tongue drum, boomwhackers
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C-instruments Intermediate Method: chime bars, bells, piano, xylophone, tongue drum, boomwhackers

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in teaching total beginners. A continuation of the ‘Beginner’ Method, with notes spanning one octave, intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get four PDF booklets with notations: C-INSTRUMENT Piano accompaniment Rhythmic Melody Guitar tabs & chords INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE USED All instruments in the C-major scale: chime bars, bells, xylophone, glockenspiel, steel (Chinese) tongue drum, kalimba (thumb piano), boomwhackers; and also piano, guitar, percussion etc. THE METHOD The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Continuing from the 4 notes (C-D-E-F) and other symbols from the ‘Beginner’, this level introduces more note/rest lengths and other musical symbols. The lessons are named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is for students who have completed the Beginner level. It may be used as a stand-alone at your discretion. C-INSTRUMENT NOTATION The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner’ level, with large, coloured notes and note names under the notes. Lesson names / topics covered Da Capo (D.C. | note G) Dal Segno (D.S.) D.C. al Fine Volta Brackets (note A) Whole Note 6/8 Time Signature Tie (high C note) Shuffle Whole Rest Dotted Half Rest (note B) Eighth Rest Sixteenth Note (note repeats) The following are optional resources to assist with teaching. PIANO NOTATION Piano sheet music is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand part following the melody, and the left-hand providing an easy accompaniment. Note names are inscribed in the note heads and the notes are coloured by pitch. The piano notation also includes chord names. RHYTHMIC MELODY It contains the rhythms of the melodies in a 2-line percussion stave (low and high sounds), coloured by length. The notation includes musical elements such as tempo indication, numbered bars and beat numbers, making it ideal for teaching note lengths to young students. Can be used as introductions to the lessons or for playing percussion from notation. Each Rhythmic Melody lesson also contains a 1-2 bar ostinato suggestion, which could be used for drummers wishing to play steady rhythms instead of reading notation. GUITAR TABS They contain the melody, chord names and strumming indications. To be used by intermediate/advanced guitar players who already play the guitar to some extend and want to join the class with their instrument. OTHER INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the C-major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Harmonica (in C), Ukulele ©, Recorder (D*), Ocarina (D*) and Guitar (G).
Recorder Nursery Rhymes 1 (w. Diagrams/Fingering Charts) for Soprano Recorder
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Recorder Nursery Rhymes 1 (w. Diagrams/Fingering Charts) for Soprano Recorder

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education. The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ collection can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a continuation from the ‘Intermediate’ level from our shop. All songs use the D major scale notes. You will get two PDF booklets: Recorder notation and diagrams Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT This method is for the standard soprano recorder. FOR WHOM? Intended for primary school students. Can be used in a secondary school setting at your discretion. RECORDER NOTATIONS & DIAGRAMS The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner/Intermediate’ recorder booklets from our shop, with standard notation and recorder diagrams. Most of the songs have ‘Intros’, which can be skipped if desired. The songs have marked A (verse) and B (refrain) parts, making them ideal for studies of music arrangements. Songs in this collection. Marry Had A Little Lamb Twinkle, Twinkle Frère Jacques Au Clair De La Lune This Old Man Wind The Bobbin Up London Bridge Tommy Thumb Baa Baa Black Sheep A-Tisket A-Tasket Row Your Boat Mulberry Bush PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. NURSERY RHYMES FOR OTHER INSTRUMENTS This song collection is in the D major scale. Other booklets with the same songs include Ocarina (D), C-instruments (in C), Harmonica ©, Ukulele © and Guitar (G). PREVIOUS LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ booklet can be used as a stand-alone; it is normally the continuation of the ‘Beginner’ and ‘Intermediate’ booklets from this shop.
Ocarina Nursery Rhymes 1 (w. Diagrams/Tablatures) for the 4-hole British Oc primary school
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Ocarina Nursery Rhymes 1 (w. Diagrams/Tablatures) for the 4-hole British Oc primary school

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education. The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ collection can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a continuation from the ‘Intermediate’ level from our shop. All songs use the C major scale notes. You will get two PDF booklets: Ocarina notation and diagrams Piano notation THE INSTRUMENT This method is for the standard British 4-hole ocarina (the Oc). FOR WHOM? Intended for primary school students. Can be used in a secondary school setting at your discretion. OCARINA NOTATIONS & DIAGRAMS The formatting of the notation follows the ‘Beginner/Intermediate’ ocarina booklets from our shop, with standard notation and ocarina diagrams. Most of the songs have ‘Intros’, which can be skipped if desired. The songs have marked A (verse) and B (refrain) parts, making them ideal for studies of music arrangements. Songs in this collection. Marry Had A Little Lamb Twinkle, Twinkle Frère Jacques Au Clair De La Lune This Old Man Wind The Bobbin Up London Bridge Tommy Thumb Baa Baa Black Sheep A-Tisket A-Tasket Row Your Boat Mulberry Bush PIANO NOTATION Easy piano notation is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand notation following the melody, and the left-hand providing an accompaniment. The piano notation also includes chord names. NURSERY RHYMES FOR OTHER INSTRUMENTS This song collection is in the D major scale. Other booklets with the same songs include Recorder (D), C-instruments (in C), Harmonica ©, Ukulele © and Guitar (G). PREVIOUS LEVEL RESOURCES The ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ booklet can be used as a stand-alone; it is normally the continuation of the ‘Beginner’ and ‘Intermediate’ booklets from this shop.
C-instruments Beginner Method: chime bars, bells, piano, xylophone, tongue drum, boomwhackers
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C-instruments Beginner Method: chime bars, bells, piano, xylophone, tongue drum, boomwhackers

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A resource for class or peripatetic teachers in primary education to assist in teaching total beginners. Intended as a gentle and gradual introduction to music reading. You will get four PDF booklets with notations: C-INSTRUMENT Piano accompaniment Rhythmic Melody Guitar tabs & chords INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE USED All instruments in the C-major scale: chime bars, bells, xylophone, glockenspiel, steel (Chinese) tongue drum, kalimba (thumb piano), boomwhackers; and also piano, guitar, percussion etc. WHAT IS IT? The method consists of 12 lessons which are essentially 8-bar music exercises. Each exercise introduces a new note/rest length or another musical symbol, with lessons named after the topic they cover. All lessons/topics are listed below. The notations are formatted in landscape orientation for use on electronic devices or printing. FOR WHOM? This method is recommended for students in primary school education without any previous music knowledge. C-INSTRUMENT NOTATION To assist young learners, the notes are colour-coded by pitch. The C-instrument notation uses a large font, with note names given under the notes. The 12 lessons cover only 4 note pitches; the rest are introduced in the Intermediate level. Lesson names / topics covered Music Fractions (1/4 + 1/8 notes, C-D ) Half note Quarter Rest Half Rest Three Notes (C-D-E) Repeat Dotted Half Note Dotted Quarter Note Four Notes (C-D-E-F) Waltz Pickup bar Triplet The following are optional resources to assist with teaching. PIANO NOTATION Piano sheet music is provided for teachers or intermediate/advanced students, with the right-hand part following the melody, and the left-hand providing an easy accompaniment. Note names are inscribed in the note heads and the notes are coloured by pitch. The piano notation also includes chord names. RHYTHMIC MELODY It contains the rhythms of the melodies in a 2-line percussion stave (low and high sounds), coloured by length. The notation includes musical elements such as tempo indication, numbered bars and beat numbers, making it ideal for teaching note lengths to young students. Can be used as introductions to the lessons or for playing percussion from notation. Each Rhythmic Melody lesson also contains a 1-2 bar ostinato suggestion, which could be used for drummers wishing to play steady rhythms instead of reading notation. GUITAR TABS They contain the melody, chord names and strumming indications. To be used by intermediate/advanced guitar players who already play the guitar to some extend and want to join the class with their instrument. OTHER BEGINNER-LEVEL RESOURCES This resource pack is in the C-major scale. Other resources in this series that use the same melodies include Harmonica (in C), Ukulele ©, Recorder (D*), Ocarina (D*) and Guitar (G). The ‘Beginner level precedes the ‘Intermediate’ and is followed by the ‘Nursery Rhymes 1’ level.