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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? I am passionate about music and drama education and have taught in secondary schools in the UK and internationally for 25 years.

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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? I am passionate about music and drama education and have taught in secondary schools in the UK and internationally for 25 years.
Sight-reading for beginner clarinet Exercise 3
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Sight-reading for beginner clarinet Exercise 3

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Sight-reading for beginner clarinet Exercise 3 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, G and A. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1
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Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1

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Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music
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Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music

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Worksheet 20 - 4/4 Rhythm Reading exercise for KS3 & KS4 school music classes This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 20 - 4/4 time signature. Triplets, semiquavers (16th), ties and rests. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 4 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms
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Worksheet 4 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms

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Worksheet 4 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 4 - 2/4 time signature. Triplets and semiquavers Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 11 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 and KS4 music
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Worksheet 11 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 and KS4 music

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Worksheet 11 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 and KS4 music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 11 - 4/4 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 10 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms
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Worksheet 10 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms

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Worksheet 10 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature.More complex rhythm patterns and ties Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Musical instruments worksheet - Pop History
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Musical instruments worksheet - Pop History

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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!
Popular Music Review Questions
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Popular Music Review Questions

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Easy review questions for any classes that have studied Blues, Big Band and Rock ‘n’ Roll music. Links with the Middle School Music Curriculum for sale - Year 3 unit 1 topic - Pop Music.
A fun introduction to Pop History - Mix-Tapes!
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A fun introduction to Pop History - Mix-Tapes!

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A fun introduction to Pop History - Mix-Tapes! Perfect for remote or in person learning. This is a good introduction lesson to get students thinking about creating mix-tapes and exploring different styles and genres of pop music! Lots of opportunities for class discussions and listening to different genres and styles of music. A chance for students to share their love of music and musical tastes in the classroom. Perfect for middle and high school students. This lesson links with the middle school music curriculum for sale on this page (Year 3, Topic 1). Don’t forget to follow the page for updates and latest resources!
Worksheet 1 - Rhythm Reading exercises for music classrooms
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Worksheet 1 - Rhythm Reading exercises for music classrooms

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Worksheet 1 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary school music classrooms. This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Basic beat values and rests - minims, crotchets and quavers (half, quarter and eighth notes). Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 13 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music classes
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Worksheet 13 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music classes

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Worksheet 13 - Rhythm Reading exercises for KS3 & KS4 music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 13 - 6/8 time signature. Simple rhythm patterns. Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 in book 2 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 5 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classes
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Worksheet 5 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classes

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Worksheet 5 - Rhythm Reading exercises for middle and high school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 6 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms
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Worksheet 6 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms

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Worksheet 6 - Rhythm Reading exercises for middle and high school music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Quaver rests Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Worksheet 8 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms
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Worksheet 8 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms

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Worksheet 8 - Rhythm Reading exercises for secondary music classrooms This is a single worksheet focusing on developing rhythm reading and can be used in any classroom or ensemble setting. Worksheet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Irregular time signature Each worksheet has 12 patterns. Each 1 bar rhythm pattern is written for 3 bars with a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. By playing the same pattern for 3 bars it allows students a chance to master that rhythm pattern before going onto a new pattern. It’s perfect for beginner students to focus on rhythm accuracy, separate from reading pitch. I have used this method for many years as a warm up exercise for my ensembles and general music classes. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and rhythm reading assessments. There is a complete series of 10 that is also available on my store. There are play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.