Worksheet with word search and translation task to be used in conjunction with reference resource such as a computer or books (e.g. AB Guide To Music Theory Part I). Covers complete terminology from ABRSM grade 1 theory requirements. Answers included as separate document. Required knowledge at GCSE and A-level as well as in ABRSM theory exams. Worksheets also available for required terms for grades 2 to 5, separately or as a bundle.

A short step-by-step 'how to' for completing question three in an ABRSM grade 8 theory examination paper.

Happy Birthday notated in one, two or three parts. Use the appropriate level slide with any KS3-5 class or a school choir. Add the relevant student's name in the text boxes to show text-setting conventions. Cover page of famous composer images and birthdays.

Worksheet showing lyrics, chords and diagrams for playing relevant chords with keyboard and/or ukulele. Developed as resource for KS3 classroom teaching.

A short (one A4 page) step-by-step 'how to' for completing question two in an ABRSM grade 8 theory examination paper.

Simple, short ukulele piece with notation, tab, chord symbols and chord diagrams. Works well with any sized group of beginner ukulele players for their first Christmas performance. See also my 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' upload.

An advanced, extensive card sort for names of orchestral instruments in four languages (English, Italian, German and French) and their common abbreviations used in scores. Instructions: - Print all pages - Cut out (or have students cut out) all of the instrument names on pages 1-4 - Provide students with pages 5-8, ask them to categorise each instrument. - Either provide a time constraint to see how much they can do or set more than one team* against each other. *Best completed either in groups or one-student-per-section, otherwise potentially too lengthy a task to hold students' attention. This resource is also an easy way to assemble a personalised list of unknown terminology for students to work on memorising (from those cards which are 'left over' after completing the exercise). Great for use near the start of an A-level course or for advanced theory students (e.g. ABRSM grade 8).

A one-page starter worksheet that teaches some key terminology, both general and specific to string instrumental technique. Useful to students of KS4 music, KS5 music or other music theory examinations (ABRSM, trinity, etc.). Second page gives answers. Best used with accompanying video resource (download or watch on YouTube via link below). Accompanying video link: https://youtu.be/Cb1eaooIm4E

A collection of Christmas-themed sight-reading for grade 1-3 'cellists, tailored specifically to ABRSM requirements.

A summary of the content of questions four and five in an ABRSM grade 8 theory examination paper, and advice on how to prepare for these questions in the exam.

An explanation and worked example of transposing between concert and written pitch for transposing instruments. 3 practice questions and solutions (on separate final page) are also provided. This resource is geared towards the ABRSM grade 5 music theory examination, though may also be useful for GCSE or A-level music students.

Print double sided and fold in centre for an A5 booklet. Inner pages contain keyword fill-the-gap exercise and information about the history and structure of a 12-bar-blues. Back cover contains listening-list of pieces in a variety of styles that use a 12-bar-blues structure. May be used as a start-of-topic activity, revision task or simple and easy-to-administer homework. Recommended associated listening: 'Crossroad Blues' by Robert Johnson (https://youtu.be/Yd60nI4sa9A).

A short (one A4 page) step-by-step 'how to' of completing question one in an ABRSM grade 8 theory examination paper. Includes a 'prior knowledge' list with a brief summary of figured bass rules.

Worksheet with word search and translation task to be used in conjunction with reference resource such as a computer or books (e.g. AB Guide To Music Theory Part I). Covers complete terminology from ABRSM grade 3 theory requirements (separate resources are uploaded for grades 1, 2, 4 and 5). Answers included as separate document.

Simple arrangement of the folk song 'Greensleeves' for two voices. Suitable for two-part choir or solo voices of any type (top part reaches F but could easily be transposed).

Worksheets with word search and translation tasks to be used in conjunction with reference resource such as a computer or books (e.g. AB Guide To Music Theory Part I). Covers complete terminology from ABRSM grade 5 theory requirements (students should also be familiar with terms from grades 1 to 4, for which separate resources are uploaded). As grade 5 theory requires knowledge of German and Italian terms, two separate worksheets are provided, separating terminology thusly.

Worksheet that sets out a performance task based on 'in C' by Terry Riley. Supports learning about 20th century art music, minimalism and aleatoric music. This is essentially a very simplified version of 'in C', with easier-to-play motifs that are all two bars long. There are 6 'loops' to be performed, though the last two are bracketed as optional (and are more difficult). Full instructions are written on the sheet. Though the music is written out in notation, there are also written-in note-names and beat numbers, making it quite achievable, with modelling, for students with no experience of notation. I have used this successfully with year 9 and with an extracurricular group (a small mixed age/ability school band), but it could be used across KS3 and 4. Depending on what background work and extension tasks are added, this may be the basis of anything from one to three lessons, perhaps more.

Worksheet with word search and translation task to be used in conjunction with reference resource such as a computer or books (e.g. AB Guide To Music Theory Part I). Covers complete terminology from ABRSM grade 2 theory requirements (in addition to grade 1 terms, for which a separate, free resource is uploaded). Answers included as separate document.

Two pages of explanation and examples of harmonic and melodic intervals of all types (perfect, major, minor, augmented, diminished and compound), followed by 3 progressively more difficult worksheets, totalling 42 individual practice questions. Answers to exercises provided on final page. Useful for GCSE or A-level students. Also required knowledge for ABRSM grade 5 (and upwards) music theory examinations.

Two pages of explanation and examples of augmented sixth, neapolitan sixth and diminished seventh chords, followed by 6 chord-identification exercises. The final page gives answers for the exercises. Useful for A-level students, especially those aiming for high grades, with a special interest in composition and/or considering music at university. Also required knowledge for ABRSM grade 8 music theory examinations.