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 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. This task is linked to Year 2 module 3 of the middle school curriculum (Instrumental music).

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.

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 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.

Fun music composing task - exploring the A Minor Scale This was created for music lessons being taught outside of the music room with limited access to instruments! The activities include an introduction to the A Minor Scale (there is an opportunity to bring listening work into this), identifying the A Minor Scale on a keyboard and stave notation. Writing 3 simple A Minor Scale scale pieces using a given rhythm. Students could input their composition onto music software or play on virtual instruments if you have no access to classroom instruments. The practical task is also set up so students can use real instruments at home or in the classroom, sing the song, or use virtual instruments. This unit links with Year 2, topic 1 (Scales) of the Middle School Music curriculum that is for sale on this TES page. For more music lesson resources make sure you follow Passionate About Music Education TES page!

This is an introduction activity that celebrates Black Female Artists in Pop History. Students pick two artists of their choice to complete some research about their lives and careers. Students then pick a song by each artist. They are to analyse and compare the two songs and look for what both songs have in common. This is an ideal lesson for remote learning, cover work or teaching in a non-specialist music room. It links with the Middle School Curriculum topic 3, unit 1 (pop history) which is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education TES page. Don’t forget to follow to get notification of new resources being published.

Classical music history worksheet - comparing two pieces by Liszt. This is a great introduction lesson to the Romantic composer Liszt. It’s a chance for students to learn to compare two contrasting pieces (these are easily accessible on YouTube - Liebestraum No. 3 and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Liszt and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Liebestraum No. 3 and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. These pieces are easily found on music streaming sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead into to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to. This worksheet links with the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.

Pitch and stave note name development. Note naming worksheet where every bar spells out a word. Perfect for a starter activity, homework or cover lesson activity.

Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century classical music listening and project worksheets. This is perfect for KS3 / middle & KS4 / high school music classes. Each worksheet explores a different period of classical music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover lesson 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.

Musical elements dynamic terms quiz powerpoint for KS3 and KS4 music There are 50 questions focusing specifically on dynamics that have been broken into 5 sets of 10 questions. This gives you the option to decide whether you want to use each section separately as a fun starter activity or complete the whole powerpoint in one go. You can have students working individually, in pairs or in groups to answer the questions. This gives you the ability to adapt the quiz to meet your specific classroom set up. This powerpoint can work as a sub lesson with a non-specialist as the answers are at the end of each section. Dynamics covered: Italian names Dynamics symbols English terms Reading dynamics from a score - Beethoven and Chopin piano pieces

Looking for a fun starter? Here is an instrument identification game / quiz that can be played by all ages. It also includes some non-western traditional instruments. Can be played as individuals, pairs and small groups.

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.

Exploring Music Elements and Mood in Music is a great unit for introducing students to composing and creating. This powerpoint is one of a series of lessons focusing on developing understanding f music elements and how they can impact moods / emotions in music. This is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint explores the theme of happiness, has links to relevant online music recordings, and allows students to relate to the music and key theory. Students can work in groups to create their own happiness piece focusing on the musical elements. This can easily be adapted to virtual / hybrid learning. Links with Year 1 topic 2 from the Middle School music curriculum that is for sale.

Classical music worksheet - comparing two pieces by Chopin. This is a great introduction lesson to the Romantic composer Chopin. It’s a chance to learn how to compare two contrasting pieces (easily accessible on streaming music sites - Raindrop Prelude and Minute Waltz). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Chopin and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Raindrop Prelude and Minute Waltz. These pieces are easily found on streaming music sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to. This worksheet links with the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.

Popular music worksheet - comparing two pieces by Louis Armstrong This is a great introduction lesson to the jazz musician Louis Armstrong. It’s a chance for students to learn to compare two contrasting pieces (these are easily accessible on music streaming sites - Heebie Jeebies and Hello Dolly). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a substitute / cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Armstrong and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Heebie Jeebies and Hello Dolly. These pieces are easily found on music streaming sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead into to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to. This worksheet links with the KS3 / Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.

Do you want your students to have an understanding of instruments used in popular music history? The first section is identifying instruments from different ensembles and electronic instruments. The second section is exploring and researching an instrument in more detail. A good worksheet that will work for cover lessons, classwork or remote learning. Links with the middle school curriculum that is for sale. If you like this resource don’t forget to follow the page for all the latest updates and new resources!

This stave notation worksheet is great for a sub lesson, quick warm up activity or homework task.

A great keyboard diagram slide to include in any powerpoint or google slide. It’s also great for printing and displaying near keyboards in the classroom.