Not sure where to start? - This workbook is designed to make composition easy for students and teachers, from developing initial ideas to completing a finished composition in ternary form. Projects can then be exported as a pdf score and MP3, ready for submission to the examiner. With easy to follow instructions, students will have a completed composition in a very short space of time! The guide helps students with: Writing melodies (conjunct and disjunct) Using chords and cadences Using chord inversions Writing effective leading bass lines Using dynamics and articulation Using ornaments effectively Selecting instruments Using different textures Using time signatures and key signatures (including modulation) It would be advisable (but not essential) to set up a Noteflight account for your school. This includes NoteflightLearn. It is excellent for setting assignments and exporting work. However, students can use other notation software.

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to the features of modern pop music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms, a matching game, test your knowledge questions, and a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to the features of video game music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms, a matching game, test your knowledge questions, and creative design opportunities. This is the second worksheet in the video game series. Please see the first here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/video-game-music-worksheet-cover-lesson-13228628 Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to dynamics and articulation. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to the features of melody. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. The worksheet will also teach students how to idenity notes on the treble clef. Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to musical structure and form. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to Synth Pop Music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource in the lead up to Christmas. It’s a quick and easy worksheet that can be used for a cover lesson. The worksheet contains a word search with key words and “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

A summary of the key features of all 3 songs: Bohemian Rhapsody Love of my Life Seven Seas of Rhye The flash cards can printed double sided, cut out, and laminated for a simple and effective revision resource. They information can also be used in a Powerpoint slide for students to make notes in their excercise books. The elements of music are colour coded for each piece so the students can easily recall the key words for each element.

Flash cards organised in terms of the elements of music: Articulation Sonority (Timbre) Melody Rhythm Texture Tempo & Metre Tonality Harmony Dynamics Structure The cards can be printed double sided with the element on one side and the features on the back. They contain a summary of the key features to help students with the 8 mark question in the exam. Excellent to use as part of a revision game in class or a quick summary before the exam.

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to pop music of the 2020s. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

A complete analysis of the Beethoven GCSE set work that covers all elements of music: Dynamics Rhythm Structure Melody Instruments and Sonority Tempo and Metre Tonality Texture Harmony The first score includes all the elements of music. There are then slides that cover each individual element to make it easier for students to make notes or annotate their own score. Each element of music is colour coded for ease of revision This PowerPoint is designed to ensure your students are completely prepared for the Beethoven set work question on the AQA exam. With a complete analysis of Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No 1 in C, Op.21, 1st Movement, the score has been annotated with colour coded notes that refer to each element of music (DR SMITH). There is also a simple guide to sonata form with diagrams and timings so students can easily hear when each section occurs in the music. The PowerPoint contains all notes set out in AQA’s teacher guide for the set work. Please note: you can turn off the score playing automatically in the background by right clicking on the speaker icon and selecting “style” and “no style”.

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to Programme Music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources or teaching required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to Film Music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a summary of key features and fun activities including a word search, match the key words to definitions, and an unscramble task. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to The Water Cycle. All the information is on the sheet so it can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to Fusion Music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to film music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The sheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. And also a bit of colouring if they finish!

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to video game music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish!

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to pop music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish!

No additional resources required! This is an excellent resource to introduce students to the key features of Disco Music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The sheet contains: Word Search with key terms Test Your Knowledge questions based on the text Colouring if they finish!

No additional resources required. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to Baroque music. It can be used for a cover lesson or as part of a scheme of work. The worksheet contains a word search with key terms and also “test your knowledge” questions based on the text. Also a bit of colouring if they finish! Click here for more worksheets like this! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sfarrelly