Improvisation and composition activities for ks2/3 lessons. Can be used to introduce these ideas without the use of reading notes/rhythms. Get pupils to be creative with the use of patterns and shapes to represent duration, pitch and dynamics of their music.

Use these rhythms as part of a whole class or group session. Give each group a rhythm to learn and have each group perform their rhythms and create their own. Or complete as a class with each slide on the board while the teachers counts to keep all pupils in time. This can be used along with some music as a challenge.

Differentiated rhythm cards, can be used as flash cards or to help with composing.

Taks to help prepare for music BTEC KS4

Secondary music , KS3 resource, Year 8/9 Blues PowerPoint 12 Bar blues with listening diary, history, chords and bassline.

Graphic scores are a great way of allowing pupils to take the lead on thinking creatively about sounds and how to use them. It allows them to develop skills on using tempo, dynamics, composing, teamwork and communication.

This pack includes; Musical Elements RECAP Improvisation Creating musical patterns Composing help cards Suggested teaching instructions KS2-KS3 Focusing on composing, improvisation, thinking about dynamics, tempo, duration and pitch.

6 Lessons. 4 chord chord sequence Composing a melody Using keyboard backbeats Booklet included

QR codes included to scan which leads to a youtube playlist linked to that style of music.

8 Lesson booklet that can be used along a composition for film tasks using Bandlab or garage band as well as keyboard tasks

Add and edit to the virtual music classroom to suit your lesson. Instrument rooms and videos already attached.

Health and safety of instruments including drums, guitar, singing and keyboard. Can be used as a supporting sheet for coursework or a wall display.

6 Blues lessons with listening diaries and tasks attached. 12 bar blues walking bass line blues scale improvisation