A workbook which guides students through researching and preparing for their free composition. Also contains self-assessment grids for use during the composition process. This works well with the free resources ‘Exemplar Composition Briefs’ and ‘Composing Idiomatically’

7 worksheets which take students through the basics of analysing harmony at GCSE level with exercises to help check understanding. Answers provided. A useful revision resource once completed.

A set of worksheets outlining the different texture terms needed for GCSE and what they mean. Two exercises at the end give students a chance to apply their knowledge. A useful revision tool. Answers supplied.

Set of 20 questions for each focus work covering grades 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9. Available in 2 formats - set of questions with separate answer sheets for oral quiz, or question/ answer sheet format for written quiz. Answers provided.

A series of worksheets which take students through the basics of analysing rhythm, metre and tempo at GCSE level with exercises to help check understanding. Answers provided. A useful revision resource once completed.

Marking and feedback sheets for solo performance, ensemble performance and composition. Gets students used to the mark schemes as well as giving them a space to reflect and plan ahead. Useful for mock feedback, preparatory tasks etc.

30 multiple-choice questions covering the Release focus work for the Edexcel GCSE music specification. Great as a starter revision activity. Student question sheet and teacher answer sheet supplied.

A powerpoint-based quiz with four rounds covering the Beethoven Pathetique focus work: Anagrams Picture round Audio round Keyword speed round A good activity to help pupils revise this focus work using different stimuli. Student answer sheet included (answers provided on the PP).

Sort card exercise which acts as a great revision activity for students and provides them with a useful glossary. Covers the following terms: Melody Harmony and tonality Texture Structure Music technology Rhythm, metre and tempo Dynamics The resource comes in both pdf format (correct answers with each definition ready for cutting up for card sort) and also as the original word document should you wish to add to it/ alter it. Green words are the basic words that all should know. Yellow words are those needed by students aiming for top grades. Dealing with general analysis terminology, and so not exam board specific.

A series of worksheets which take students through the basics of analysing dynamics and articulation at GCSE level with exercises to help check understanding. Answers provided. A useful revision resource once completed.

Four part arrangement of this popular Christmas tune suitable for classroom ensembles. Parts in C, B flat, E flat and F plus guitar and bass guitar parts written in TAB and a vocal part. Parts supplied as PDF and also Sibelius 8.5.1 should you wish to modify. Enjoy!

A booklet to help students plan out their composition in response to the Edexcel briefs. By working through this resource, students will be fully planned and ready to begin their work with confidence.

This popular Christmas Carol melody written out (with note names) in C (treble clef) with chord symbols above. Also written in C (bass clef), B flat, E flat, F and TAB to enable multiple instruments to play together.

A multiple-choice quiz covering the Beethoven focus work. Great for a revision starter activity. Question sheet and answer sheet both supplied.

18 tried and tested composition briefs which students can use for free composition.

A set of seven sheets which talk students through how to write idiomatically for instruments at GCSE level, such as strings, woodwind, brass, drums, guitar and piano. A useful tool when composing to help students maximise the use of their chosen resources.

This resource explains how the long question (q.9) is marked and how to get the best mark possible. Useful for students to go through before attempting revision questions.