After finding myself in a number of different classroom setting this year, I wanted to create a resource that could be applied in the choral, general music, band and orchestra rooms. It comes as no surprise to us that students struggle with rhythm as a majority of our students focus most of their attention on pitch. I have created a STUDENT FRIENDLY BOOK for printing that accompanies the teacher handbook which is also for sale on the site. Each of the 10 worksheets comes with a new rhythmic challenge. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers Worksheet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms Worksheet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Dotted rhythms Worksheet 4 - 2/4 time signature. Triplets and semiquavers Worksheet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers Worksheet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Quaver rests Worksheet 7 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers, quaver rests Worksheet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Irregular time signature Worksheet 9 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers and rests Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature. More complex rhythm patterns and ties. For each worksheet there are 12 lines. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing.This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom or as homework practice tools.

Worksheet 1 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms. This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers (half, quarter and eighth notes). Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Worksheet 13 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 13 - 6/8 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

This is the 4th lesson in a series for learning the Blues. This lesson focuses on combining the walking bass line and the chord sequence. It has been designed for google classroom but can be adapted for any platform.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, coverwork, homework task or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learned by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

Fun Music project - what is your favorite album? This is a chance for students to share their favourite album or song as a mini-project. It will require students to focus on listening, appraising and understanding musical genres, styles and historical context. Students are given the opportunity to present their research through a variety of software platforms that work for your school. This is a great task for creating a class play list of music, as well as getting to know the students and encouraging self-expression through music. A great project for team-building and peer relationships throughout the school year.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This powerpoint is one of a series of lessons based around famous music and composers that is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint explores the composer, has links to relevant online music recordings, and allows students to relate to the music and key theory. Homework / extension tasks have been included. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this famous and much loved work.

This powerpoint is one of a series of lessons based around famous programme music that is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint explains programme music, has links to relevant online music recordings, and allows students to relate to the musical themes that the composer uses. Homework / extension tasks have been included. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this famous and much loved work.

This powerpoint is the first in a series of lessons exploring music history - Big Band Music of the 1930s - 1940s! The powerpoint has links to relevant online music recordings, facts, diagrams and allows students to explore the instruments of the big band and the 32 bar song structure. It culminates in a personal research project. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this musical time frame. This powerpoint links with the Year 3 topic 1 (Popular Music) of the Middle School Curriculum that is for sale. However, this lesson will work perfectly for High School students.

This powerpoint is part of a series of lessons on TES exploring popular music history. This one is all about Rock ‘n’ Roll from the 1950s! The powerpoint has links to relevant online music recordings, facts, diagrams and allows students to explore the instruments, style of Rock ‘n’ Roll and the 12 bar blues chord sequence. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this musical time frame. This powerpoint links with the Year 3 topic 1 (Popular Music) of the Middle School Curriculum that is for sale. However, this lesson will work perfectly for High School students.

This worksheet will work perfectly with the the second in a series of lessons exploring SCALES. (powerpoint unit is for sale separately and you can buy all the worksheets as a bundle). This worksheet is for composing melodies around the pentatonic scale. Students have space to write in rough, write notation and if time can be transferred on to music software. These resources links with the Year 2 topic 1 (Scales) of the Middle School Music Curriculum that is for sale. Also, this lesson will work perfectly for High School students or any ensembles learning pieces based around scales.

Pop music worksheet - comparing two singles. This is a great introduction lesson to The Beatles and learning to compare two songs. Works perfectly for class, homework or even a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic history about the band and simple questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Love Me Do and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club. Students will describe the musical features of both singles and then look for similarities. This links with Year 3, 1st Unit module from the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.

This is a great powerpoint resource for introducing students to music from African cultures. The powerpoint includes video links to traditional instruments and musical terms. Students have the opportunity to learn a traditional folk song and then use it as a basis for a composition task. Links with Year 2 topic 3 from the Middle School music curriculum that is for sale. A great introduction resource for students taking GCSE and IB music.

Easy review questions for any classes that have studied Blues, Big Band and Rock ‘n’ Roll music. Links with the Middle School Music Curriculum for sale - Year 3 unit 1 topic - Pop Music.

Halloween Rhythm games and Danse Macabre worksheet. Fun activities for your classes.

Easy Melody line of Frosty the Snowman with note names - PDF