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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)
Listening Skills Task - Eminem & Dido: Stan - Rap 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.
“Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido is a narrative-driven song that tells the story of an obsessive fan and his descent into madness. Written by Eminem, it is well known for featuring vocals sampled from the opening lines of British singer Dido’s song “Thank You”.
Indie Rock - Quick Outline
Indie Rock - 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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Blues - Quick Outline
Blues - 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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History of Audio & Music Technology - Music Timeline-FULL LESSON
Explore the fascinating “History of Audio & Music Technology” with our comprehensive and outright massive teaching resource! Available in both .pdf and PowerPoint formats, this resource features over 130 meticulously crafted slides. The presentation is meticulously organized into four main eras of audio technology: Acoustic, Electric, Magnetic, and Digital, each richly detailed and enhanced with embedded YouTube videos to support and deepen understanding.
Alongside the main slides, there are also five printable worksheets, each designed to reinforce key concepts and accompanied by easy-to-mark teacher answers, ensuring a seamless teaching and grading experience. Also in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions. Moreover, there is a cutout-and-arrange timeline exercise, allowing learners to actively engage with the material by creating their own timeline of significant audio technology milestones. This hands-on activity helps solidify their understanding of the chronological development of audio technology.
To further enrich the learning experience, is also provided two highly informative infographics. These visual aids summarize complex information in an easily digestible format, perfect for classroom displays or student handouts. They offer a quick reference guide to the major advancements in audio technology, making it easier for students to review and retain the information.
Whether you’re teaching a dedicated course on audio technology or integrating these materials into a broader curriculum, this resource offers flexibility and depth. The embedded YouTube videos provide real-world examples and demonstrations, bringing historical developments to life. With our “History of Audio & Music Technology” teaching resource, students will not only learn about the technological advancements but also gain an appreciation for the cultural and historical contexts that shaped the evolution of audio.
Empower your students with knowledge and inspire a deeper appreciation for the history of sound and music technology. This resource is an invaluable addition to any educational toolkit, designed to make learning both informative and enjoyable.
History of Rock Music - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
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!
1990-2000s Music-Club Dance
This lecture and supporting classroom resources is part twelve in the “History of Popular Music” package. It covers the key aspects and influences Club Dance Music Genres, these including; House, Techno, Drum and Bass, Garage, Trance and Dub.
In this package:
Lecture
REVISION– Techno and House Music
Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision)
Covered in 1990-2000s Music-Club Dance
Background to “Club” music and Discotheques
What is Clue Dance Music?
Music Technology used and Artist Moulton
Music Equipment used
Remix and mixing music
House Music
Outline of House music
Techno Music
Drum and Bass Music
Garage Music
Trance Music
Dub, 2-Step and creating the “Rhythm”
Video Game Music: Subwoofer Lullaby - Minecraft
Studying Music in Video Games is a fantastic way to engage learners, help develop their auditory perception, enhance cultural literacy, foster creativity, and better understand career opportunities in the growing field of video game sound design and composition. This worksheet covers the amazing music in Minecraft, “Subwoofer Lullaby".
Furthermore, worksheets provide an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in video games, explore the wider role of sound in games, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of game music development.
These video game music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing 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 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.
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 growing gaming industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: The Shark - Jaws - John Williams
Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Shark Theme’, in the film ‘Jaws’ by the amazing John Williams is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience.
These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more.
This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing 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 exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas 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.
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 growing film and television industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: Michael Myers - Halloween - John Carpenter
Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Michael Myers Theme’, in the film ‘Halloween’ by the renowned John Carpenter is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience.
These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more.
This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing 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 exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas 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.
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 growing film and television industry.
John Williams - Film Composers: Listening and Writing Music for Movies
Embark on a musical odyssey with our teaching resource, delving into the cinematic brilliance of John Williams. Uncover the genius behind timeless scores like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jurassic Park.’ This comprehensive resource guides students through an in-depth exploration of Williams’ diverse compositions, enhancing critical listening skills and fostering a deeper understanding of the intersection between music and storytelling in film. Ignite a passion for film music with the legendary works of John Williams.
Listening and analysing the work and compositions of different film composers develops analytical skills, critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, and attention to detail. Understanding music in movies and television is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience.
These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television, and work perfectly with the “Leitmotifs and Film Music: Music in Film and Cinema” Bundle.
This range of presentations and worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
These ‘Famous Composers of Film Music’ worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing 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 exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great for sharing ideas and writing 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 Google Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
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.
UAL-Level 3-Unit 13-Extended Project in Music Performance and Production-FULL UNIT
This assignment brief and supporting classroom resources are aimed especially for the UAL – Level 3 Second year “Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production”, Final Project Unit 13.
They provide an excellent guide to structuring and student evidence for this unit and the other final unit for the extended diploma, Unit 12.
This Resource is to be used along with additional evidence a centre would like to collect from the student. It is the Centre’s responsibility to ensure it covers and meets their requirements and standards.
In this package:
ASSIGNMNET – Unit 13 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims (.pdf)
ASSIGNMNET – Unit 13 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims
(.pdf compressed for smaller storage)
INFOGRAPHIC - Outline of Unit 13 - UAL
WORKSHEET – TASK 1-Project Context Outline-Template .docx
EXAMPLE -TASK 1-Project Context Outline-Technology Student
WORKSHEET -TASK 1-SWOT Analysis-Template
EXAMPLE-TASK 1-SWOT Analysis
INFOGRAPHIC - TASK 1-What is Primary and Secondary Research
WORKSHEET - TASK 2-Research Log and Bibliography-Template
EXAMPLE-TASK 2-Research Log and Bibliography
WORKSHEET - TASK 3+4-Diary-Problem Solving-Template
WORKSHEET - TASK 3+4-Risk Assessment-Equipment List-Template
WORKSHEET - TASK 3+4-FULL Risk Assessment-Template
EXAMPLE-TASK 3+4-FULL Risk Assessment
EXAMPLE-TASK 3+4-Equipment Setup Plan
TASK 3+4-Financial Records-Template
TASK 3+4-Recording+Setup Plan-Template
WORKSHEET - TASK 7-Evaluation and Reflection Log-Template
WORKSHEET - TASK 7-Evaluation Worksheet-Template
Music Beats with Lego - POSTER - LEGO Music Rhythms & Note Length
Unleash the building blocks of musical knowledge with our unique teaching resource poster/infographic! Dive into the world of music note lengths, creatively explained through the familiar and fun medium of LEGO. This visual guide transforms complex concepts into playful, tangible representations, making learning engaging and memorable. Perfect for educators and students, it’s a dynamic tool to grasp the rhythm and intricacies of musical notation.
Beats with LEGO Poster is one of many explaining a wide range of features for Music and Music Technology. This is a great way to get younger learners to remember beats within a bar and how these can be played together. See more of my teaching resources like this HERE!
Posters 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.
In this package:
POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png)
POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf)
POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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.
Grunge-1990s Music - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide aa detailed account of the Grunge music genre that started in the late 1980s and grew massively in popularity throughout the 1990s with hugely successful bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Mud Honey. It covers the major social and musical elements of the 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.
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 3 classroom task worksheets that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated music links to listen through and use with the classroom exercises.
The presentation finally comes in video form to aid learning and can also be used as a revision tool to help students, this is .mp4 format.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Grunge Music 1990s-(.pdf High quality)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.
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WORKSHEET – Class Task linked with Presentation- Grunge 1990s -STYLED
WORKSHEET – Class Task linked with Presentation- Grunge 1990s -NO STYLE
ANSWERS – Class Task linked with Presentation- Grunge 1990s
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WORKSHEET – Task 1: Research- Grunge 1990s -STYLED
WORKSHEET – Task 1: Research- Grunge 1990s -NO STYLE
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WORKSHEET – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (Mud Honey)-STYLED
WORKSHEET – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (Mud Honey)- NO STYLE
ANSWERS – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (Mud Honey)
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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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
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Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning
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.
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by the band Nirvana, 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. There are also 3 sequenced music arrangement examples for the song that focuses on certain elements, these allowing the learner to carefully hear certain elements from the music.
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-Smells Like Teen Spirit (.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)
AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 1 – Meter and Timing (.MP3)
AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 2 – Guitar Rhythm (.MP3)
AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 3 – Drums and Bass Rhythm (.MP3)
INFOGRAPHIC– Smells Like Teen Spirit – Song Structure (.pdf)
INFOGRAPHIC– Smells Like Teen Spirit – Song Dynamics and texture (.pdf)
British Invasion - Quick Outline
British Invasion - 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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