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Foley & Sound Effects In Films-FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films make use of Foley sound Design and Sound FXs.
The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail;
On location sound recording in film production
Recording dialogue when on location
What is ADR in films (with class task/exercise)
Why use ARD in film production
Post-production sound FXs (Ambience, Library Sounds and Foley)
Film Ambience
Film Library Sounds
Film Foley Sound FXs
3 Types of Foley Sounds
Brief History of Foley in films
Jack Foley – Sound Designer
Back of the Mike Documentary (with class task/exercise)
Direct to Picture Sound
Sound Mixers/Editors
Sound Spotting Session
Modern Foley and Sound FXs
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.
This resource also comes with 2 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in-class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, thus allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pdf Compressed)
PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pptx PowerPoint)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED)
HOMEWORK – Class Task- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Homework- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
**WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ! **
Some of the music and video game examples and embedded YouTube videos may not be suitable for learners of all ages. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. We have tried to ensure that music examples are suitable for all classrooms, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
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History of Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day
Discover the captivating journey of modern popular music with our comprehensive teaching resource, ‘History of Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day.’ This extensive bundle is your all-in-one guide to exploring the dynamic evolution of popular music, from its early roots to the present day.
Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of engaging lesson plans, meticulously curated content, and interactive activities that are designed to make the study of music history both informative and enjoyable. Whether you’re an educator looking to enrich your curriculum or a music enthusiast eager to dive deep into the world of melodies, this resource has you covered.
Nearly all the resources come with printable worksheets and Powerpoint presentations, these also with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly using Smartboards. Furthermore, printable Answer Sheets, this saving you time with marking. Finally, most come with Google Slides versions, which you can save to your own Drive,
In this package:
Lectures (full presentations, each linking together, providing a full scheme of work for teaching).
WORKSHEETS – The majority of the lessons come with a worksheet (with teacher answers) that link with the lesson/presentation
HOMEWORK – again many of the lessons also come with additional learning research and homework tasks, also with answers sheets to support.
REVISION - These are worksheets to aid student learning and allow for revising
POSTER – some of the presentations even come with a A3 poster
AUDIO/MIDI – some of the presentation and lessons also have connected audio and MIDI examples to aid teaching.
Video (each presentation also comes in video form, used for student revision)
** History of Pop Music – FULL LIBRARY **
Pre1950s Music: Tin Pan Alley, Ragtime and Swing (presentation, video, worksheet, revision notes)
Pre-1950’s Music: Blues, Jazz-Cool & Be-Bop (presentation, video, worksheets, revision notes, MIDI, audio and score)
1950’s Music: Rock’n’Roll & Rockabilly (presentation, video, 3 worksheets and answers, revision notes and terminology/vocabulary sheet)
1950-60s Music: British Invasion & Skiffle (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, revision notes and homework sheet)
1960s Music: Psychedelic Rock (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, recommending listening resource)
1960-70s Music: Ska, Rock Steady & Reggae (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, homework and revision sheet)
1970s Music: Soul, Disco and Funk (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet)
1970s Music: Punk Rock (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, homework and revision sheet)
1970-80s Music: Indie Rock and New Wave (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet)
1970s-80s Music-Heavy Rock (presentation, worksheets x3 and answers and Infographic)
1980s Music: Electro & Synth Pop (presentation, video, recommending listening resource)
1980-90s Music: HipHop and Rap (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, and revision sheets)
Grunge-1990s Music - FULL LESSON (presentation, video, X3 worksheets (two of these listening skills exercises), and answers)
Britpop-1990s Music - FULL LESSON (presentations, X2 worksheets, infographic and worksheet answers).
1990-2000s Music: Club Dance (presentation, video and revision sheet)
Nu-Metal-2000s Music-FULL LESSON (presentation, video, three worksheets and answers)
History of Boy Bands (presentation, video and class worksheets)
History of Rock Music - FULL LESSON
(presentation, worksheet and revision sheet)
History of Audio Technology - FULL LESSON
(presentation, worksheet and revision sheet)
Glossary of Music Technology (– FULL e-Book + Presentation)
Microphone Basics-FULL LESSON
This lecture and supporting resources covers all the major elements for common studio microphones. The lesson is provided with detailed explanations and methods for how to record and produce using a range of microphones as well as coming with a range of class tasks to support and test understanding.
This would be a great lecture to work through for any practical, recording lesson and closely ties in with Bundle “How to Record…Everything!”, this bundle covering production of Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, as well as recording Drums, and Stereo recording techniques.
The Lecture/Presentation cover all the basic elements of microphone basics; everything from Dynamic, Condenser and Ribbon microphones, detailed diagrams of how there work, along with the advantages and disadvantages. The lesson also covers, microphone Frequency Response, Sensitivity, Impedance and Polar Patterns. All these with examples and references back to common everyday microphone found and used in professional recording studios.
Along with the lecture/presentation there are 3 classroom worksheets, that could also be used for Homework and/or further research and understanding. These worksheets, also come with Answer Sheets for teachers. The tasks range from, “missing words”, Dynamic/Condenser microphone Advantages and Disadvantages and Understanding Polar Patterns. There all support and aid learning for Microphone basics.
Finally, there is a Revision .pdf file, covering the most common types of microphones used, these being Dynamic, Condenser and Ribbon, this taken from the presentation and would act as a great student reference for further studies and revision.
Bundle
Music Recording and Production-BUNDLE
OUTLINE-Music Recording and Production
This fantastic bundle is a great guide to teaching and learning Music studio recording and production.
Items Included:
5 Step Guide to Basic Mixing
Common Recording Techniques
Step by Step Guide to Mixing a Pop Track
Understanding Reverb
What is covered?..
Step by Step Guide to Mixing a Pop Track:
Preparing the Mix. Before starting any mix it’s important to consider….
Referencing
Monitoring Speakers (Placement and anomalies)
Starting points for your mix
Mixing Techniques
Aux Sends and Returns
Spatial FX
Dynamics
The Frequency Range
Common Recording Techniques:
Audio chain, following the patch of the sound
Dynamic microphones
Condenser microphones
How to record drums
Recording Bass and Electric guitars
Getting a better sound for acoustic guitars
How to mic a piano
Recording vocals
Important words to remember when recording
5 Step Guide to Basic Mixing:
Dynamic Balance
Use of Compression and Gates
How to reduce background noise
Creative use of the Stereo-field through basic panning techniques
Tonal balance and EQ
Creating depth within your mix
Using Reverb
The finished product
Understanding Reverb:
What is Reverberation
Reverb and Delay
Direct, Early Reflections and Decay – Parts of Reverb
Reverb Control Parameters
Reverb types – Chamber, Plate, Spring, Gated
Reverse Reverb
Using Reverb
Covered in Common Instrument EQ Guide:
EQ Guide – Full – pdf-A4
Kick-Drum-EQ
Snare-EQ
Bass-Guitar
Electric-Guitar
Acoustic-Guitar
Vocal
Vocal-Intelligibility
History of Rock Music - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
History of Rock Music
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the development and progression of Rock music through the ages, with a brief outline of each major style/genres all the way from Rock’s Blues roots, to Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1950s, to Glam Rock of the 1970s, and all the way to modern styles.
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
In this package:
Lecture
HOMEWORK – Question sheet linked with presentation
ANSWERS/HOMEWORK – Full answers for marking of Worksheet.
Video .MOV file (presentation in video form, used for student revision)
Video .mp4 file (presentation in video form, used for student revision)
**Covered in the lesson “History of Rock Music **
Origins of Rock ‘n’ RolL Music
Robert Johnson and early Blues
Big Bill “Broonzy” – early Blues
Racism and Music 1930/40/50
Early crossover music – Rockabilly
New Technology and the Electric Guitar – 1930/40
Rock ‘n’ Roll
British Invasion
Surf Rock
Folk Rock
Blue Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Glam Rock
Punk Rock
Indie Rock and New Wave
Heavy Metal 1970/80
Heavy Metal 1980/90
Grunge
Alternative Rock
Post-Hardcore and Emo
Digital Rock
Rock Music’s Cultural Impact
In this package:
PRESENTATION – History of Rock Music (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – History of Rock Music-COMPRESSED (.pdf compressed quality)
PRESENTATION – History of Rock Music (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
HOMEWORK – CLASS TASK 1-History of Rock- not Styled
ANSWER SHEETS (for homework task above) – CLASS TASK 1-History of Rock- not Styled
WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ!
The embedded links to YouTube within this resource/presentation may not be suitable for all learner ages. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. We have tried to ensure that video/music examples are suitable for all classrooms, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
HipHop and Rap History & Timeline-Full lesson & Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting classroom exercise provide an extremely detailed account of the history, timeline and major elements of the HipHop genre. Overing all the major developments and compositional elements, this resource closely looks at Hip-Hop through the ages, how it has changed and the modern Hip-Hop it developed.
The lesson covers how HipHop has become a truly world music genre and one of the most popular in the whole world. In-depth, it details the four “Elements” of Hip-Hop music and culture and how quickly HipHop became more than just a musical style and became a way of life.
You can also purchase this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”.
The presentation is more than 75 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning.
The presentation come in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included.
The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself. There are also a further 3 Infographics/Posters, great to aid learners’ understanding of key areas, and also can be printed for classroom displays and visuals.
WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ!
Within this presentation are YouTube video links – We have tried to ensure that audio and visual examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Please remember that ALL elements and ages of HipHop can have some very adult and mature themes and lyrics. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. Thank you for understanding!
Creating Music for Film-FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films use both Music and Sound, but also the people that make it. This lesson is closely linked with others in this series, “Music and Sound Design in Films”.
The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail;
Has Music always been in Films?
Non-Diegetic Sound in movies
Why have Music in films?
The two types of musical elements in films
How Film scores play with our Brains
Who creates the music for Films?
The people that work on film music and production
Spotting Session
Composing and Writing
Practical Example Part 1 – Interstellar Film – Hans Zimmer: writing for film
Practical Example Part 2 – Interstellar Film – Hans Zimmer: writing for film
Music and sounding Syncing
Slates
Timecode
Themes and Musical Motifs
Great example of musical Motifs in classic films
Character Themes – “Leitmotifs”
Practical Example – JAWS Film
Practical Example – “Leitmotifs in Star Wars Films”
Film Music Conclusion
The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.
This lesson also links very closely to those of:
Foley & Sound Effects In Films
How Sound is Used in Films
History of Sound in Film
Sound Design in Star Wars
This resource also comes with 3 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in-class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version. This also has embedded YouTube videos to aid learning and provided industry examples of score in film making. Moreover, these are also provided with answers to aid learning and save teaches time with marking student’s work.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Creating Music for Films (.pdf High quality)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file)
WORKSHEET 1 – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET 1– Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED)
ANSWERS 1– Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED)
WORKSHEET 2 – Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Homework- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET 3 – RESEARCH; Homework – Music Features in Films (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
Britpop-1990s Music - FULL LESSON-Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide a detailed account of the Britpop music genre that started in the early 1990s and grew massively in popularity throughout the mid-1990s with hugely successful bands like Oasis, Blur, Pulp and Supergrass.
It covers the major social and musical elements of this music genre; along with important artists that influenced the style. It also comes with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, this keeping learner engaged throughout. Moreover, there are also additional listening tasks and student research/investigation into the style of music. Finally, there is a really useful infographic to aid learning support the rest of the resource.
The presentation covers the instruments employed, tone, and techniques used within the style. Moreover, YouTube embedded links to aid learning. It covers social norms, social and some of the major artists and bands. Again, all with video and music examples to support throughout.
This resource also comes with 2 classroom task worksheets that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated music links to listen through and use with the classroom exercises.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Britpop Music 1990s (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – Britpop Music 1990s (.pdf compressed quality)
PRESENTATION – Britpop Music 1990s (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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WORKSHEET – TASK 1-Listening Skills-Don’t Look Back in Anger -STYLED (.pdf)
WORKSHEET – TASK 1-Listening Skills-Don’t Look Back in Anger-Styled -NOT STYLE (.pdf)
ANSWERS – TASK 1-Listening Skills-Don’t Look Back in Anger-Styled (.pdf)
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WORKSHEET – TASK 2-Research-Developing Understanding of Britpop-Styled -STYLED (.pdf)
WORKSHEET – TASK 2-Research-Developing Understanding of Britpop-Styled-NOT STYLE (.pdf)
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INFOGRAPHIC – Britpop (.pdf)
INFOGRAPHIC – Britpop (.pptx PowerPoint)
WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ!
Grunge is an aggressive and angry genre, quite often with swearing throughout many popular songs. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. I have tried to ensure that music examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
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Listening Skills Tasks - Popular Music Styles - MASSIVE Growing BUNDLE!
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
Sound Design in Cartoons-Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of Sound Design in cartoons, along with a detailed look at some of the most influential sound designers in animation. How has sound been created, fashioned and designed for cartoons throughout the ages, and how do modern sound artists create sound FXs? The material in this resource would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons over roughly 1 or 2 weeks and would be excellent for Music Technology, Film Studies and Media lessons.
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource, have been recently updated and now include links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allows extra flexibility and continued support if students learn and engage from outside the classroom at home.
This resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated videos and will aid learning and revision for learners throughout. Part of this is a very interactive lesson where students write and compose a record their own sound FXs based on very common sounds found within cartoons.
Furthermore, each of these Classroom Tasks comes in a “No Style”, black and white printout or an attractive, “Styled” version to help engage learners.
Live Aid 1985: Important Music Performances - Pop Music History
Dive into the legendary Live Aid concert and explore the iconic music performances that shaped pop music history. Discover the unforgettable moments from Live Aid 1985, where music legends came together for a global cause.
From Queen’s legendary performance to U2’s awe-inspiring set, your students will analyze and interpret the techniques, styles, and narratives behind each performance. They will gain a deeper understanding of pop music’s evolution, its fusion of genres, and the transformative role it played in the social landscape of the time.
Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Live Aid 1985” Important Music Performances - Pop Music History encourages students to delve into the moment famous artists started using the power of music for good and to bring about change. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of this performance, its impact on society, and the enduring legacy of Live Aid.
Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments from one of the most famous and memorable music concerts of all time “Live Aid” (1985) and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.
Listening Skills Task - Ben E King : Stand by Me - Soul Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
Composed by Ben E. King, an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He rose to prominence in the R&B vocal group ‘The Drifters’. He left to pursue a solo career and soon signed with Atco Records before soon releasing this song, his most famous hit.
How Sound is Used in Films - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films used and employ many different sound and music effects throughout films.
The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail;
Importance of Sound and music in Film
Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound
Film Dialogue
Voice Overs
Film Score and Musical Soundtracks
The significance of film music
Sound Effects in films
Foley and Sound Design
Ambient Sounds in Films
Getting Creative with Sound – Sound Bridges
J and L Cuts in Films
Parallel and Contrapuntal Sounds
The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.
This resource also comes with 3 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, this allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or a attractive, “Styled” version.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – How Sound is Used in Films (.pdf High quality)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED)
HOMEWORK – Class Task- Important Words to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Homework- Important Words to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET – Class Task- Diegetic and Non-diegetic (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Diegetic and Non-diegetic (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
You may also be interested in some of our other learning resources.
History of Sound in Film-FULL LIBRARY
(A great Bundle of resources and huge presentation that covers the full history of Sound and its development within movies and the film industry).
History of Video Game and Music-5 FULL LESSONS
(The full history and development of music and sound within video games).
History of Popular Music Styles – FULL LIBRARY
(a MASSIVE! Bundle that covers the history of popular music from pre-1950s to modern day).
Timeline of Popular Music and Music Technology
(Full time of Music and Technology Infographic and eBook).
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History of Video Game and Music-BUNDLE
History of Video Game and Music-Massive Interactive Lesson Bundle
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of Video Game history and the development of music for consoles and games. It covers from very early Pre First Generation all the way through to the modern, latest 9th Generation consoles and games released in 2020. The material in these resources would easily cover 4 to 5 lessons over roughly 5 or 6 weeks. This resource would also work very well with the History of Sound in Film-Full Lesson, which details the history of how the sound was introduced and added to films. Moreover, would work really well with “Sound Design in Video Games-FULL LESSON”, a great set of lessons that cover how and why sounds are important to the player’s experiences and what they provide in terms of feedback and game immersion.
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
‘History of Video Game and Music’ presentation covers the development of music written for computer games and how this changed over time with a total of 70 slides. Moreover, there are over 50 embedded videos throughout the lesson linking to YouTube and providing an excellent addition to the resource.
This resource also comes with 5 classroom tasks that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated videos and will aid learning and revision for learners. Part of this is a very interactive lesson where a student can make their own Video Game Music. No Software or extras needed to complete, just internet access.
Each of these Tasks comes in a “Not Styled”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version to help engage learners.
This resource also comes with an infographic resource to aid learning. This covering some interesting facts on gaming. Along with a brief outline of each of the gaming generations covered in the presentation. Great for student revision and could be used as support while the presentation is being made.
Finally, there is also a “Classic Chiptune” presentation that highlights and showcases some of the most iconic 8 and 16 Bit Songs from the Chiptune genre. This also comes with examples embedded in the presentation to aid learning and saving time for the teacher.
Britpop - Quick Outline
Britpop - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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British Invasion - 1960's Music History - FULL LESSON
Looking to teach your students about the British Invasion in the 1960s? This comprehensive teaching resource has everything you need to cover the cultural phenomenon that saw British bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, among others, conquer the American music scene. Engaging activities, listening exercises and interactive worksheets to bring this iconic era to life.
From thein-depth presentations and activity sheets to multimedia resources and assignments, our teaching package covers all the key aspects of this important cultural movement. Your learners will gain a deeper understanding of the impact that the British Invasion had on music, fashion, and popular culture in the 1960s.
It covers the rise of American pop music becoming more and more popular with British bands/artists and how they developed this into something new and formed their own music.
You can also purchase this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”.
The presentation is more than 50 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning.
The presentation comes in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included.
The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, along with answer sheets for these exercises. There are also a further 2 Infographics/Posters, great to aid learners’ understanding of key areas, and also can be printed for classroom displays and visuals.
Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning
Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody-FULL LESSON
The Music Espionage -
The aim of this resource is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. It is part of a bundle of resources that allows learners to break-down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock. Moreover, these listening skills lessons would work excellently alongside the “History of Modern Music” resource, this detailing the history of modern music.
Listening Skills - Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Listening Skills - The Beatles - Hey Jude
Listening Skills - Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
Listening Skills - Oasis - Don’t Look Back in Anger
All material, presentations and worksheets within this resource have been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song “Bohemian Rhapsody” by the band Queen, with a full song break down and analysis. This covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track.
Musical Elements covering:
Tonality
Tempo
Meter/Time Signature
Instrumentation
Structure
Dynamics/Texture
Rhythmic Elements
Song Theme
Genre/Style
The material in these resources would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons. The presentation covers the major musical elements from the song, and can be used after students have completed the Listening Skill worksheet or at the same time, working through section by section.
The presentation also comes with embedded YouTube musical examples to support and engage learning and even references to other artists that are similar in style, or rhythm or tempo. This proving the learner with a wider range of listening and musical tastes.
Moreover, the resource comes with a Listening Skills worksheet for learners to listen to the song and work through, and answer worksheet for teacher reference and also a Help and Guidance sheet.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody (.pdf High quality)
WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf)
ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf)
GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf)
INFOGRAPHIC– Bohemian Rhapsody – Song Structure (.png)
INFOGRAPHIC– Bohemian Rhapsody – Song Dynamics (.png)
INFOGRAPHIC– Bohemian Rhapsody – Song Structure with Dynamics (.png)
Listening Skills Task - Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger - Britpop Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“Don’t Look Back in Anger” is a song by English rock band Oasis. Written by the band’s guitarist and main songwriter Noel Gallagher in 1996. The song later became an anthem of solidarity after the Manchester terrorist attack, in 2017.
Listening Skills Task - Bob Marley: Stir It Up - Reggae Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“Stir It Up” is a classic reggae song written by Bob Marley and first recorded by his band, The Wailers, in 1967. The song became popular in the early 1970s and has since become one of Marley’s most well-known and beloved tracks. The song’s lyrics are about the power of love and the need to keep it alive.
Swing & Big Band Jazz - Quick Outline
Swing & Big Band Jazz - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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