I am a specialist primary music teacher living and teaching in Devon.
I have 20 years experience of teaching and love creating resources. As well as creating my own resources I have also created resources for companies such as ABRSM. I am also a professional and published composer of Brass band and Concert Band music.
Check out my Youtube page - www.youtube.com/musicwithmrgray
I play trumpet professionally in a ska/reggae/dub band called The Kingstons (www.thekingstons.club).
I am a specialist primary music teacher living and teaching in Devon.
I have 20 years experience of teaching and love creating resources. As well as creating my own resources I have also created resources for companies such as ABRSM. I am also a professional and published composer of Brass band and Concert Band music.
Check out my Youtube page - www.youtube.com/musicwithmrgray
I play trumpet professionally in a ska/reggae/dub band called The Kingstons (www.thekingstons.club).
This is a collection of 10 songs to be sung with a scarf.
Every song is designed to reinforce pitch, pulse and rhythm (either consciously or unconsciously) and will help with a range of social skills (turn taking, working with a partner or group etc).
The songs are all in an appropriate range for children. Most use a maximum of a 6-note range with some stretching to an octave. All songs are in C Major but can easily be transposed to D. Each song comes with easy to follow instructions.
They can be used with KS1 and KS2 and have all been tried and tested by the children I teach and have all been received well and enjoyed!
These songs have also been designed to fit perfectly within the Kodaly methodology if teachers are using it (using common ta and ti-ti rhythms and incorporating familiar melody lines - so-mi / mi-so-la).
Shaker songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564118
Miscellaneous songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564112
Rhythm stick songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12590879
Parachute songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563992
All 60 songs for £7 - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564122
This is a collection of 10 songs to be sung with a cup.
Every song is designed to reinforce pitch, pulse and rhythm (either consciously or unconsciously) and will help with a range of social skills (turn taking, working with a partner or group etc).
The songs are all in an appropriate range for children. Most use a maximum of a 6-note range with some stretching to an octave. All songs are in C Major but can easily be transposed to D. Each song comes with easy to follow instructions and a video to help.
The songs are ideal for children in KS2.
These songs have also been designed to fit perfectly within the Kodaly methodology if teachers are using it (using common ta and ti-ti rhythms and incorporating familiar melody lines - so-mi / mi-so-la).
Scarf songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564116
Miscellaneous songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564112
Rhythm stick songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12590879
Parachute songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563992
Shaker songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564118
All 60 songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564122
This is a classroom arrangement of Spring by Vivaldi for tuned percussion and/or Boom Whackers. The colours intentionally match the colours of Boom Whackers and various percussion instruments for ease. Enjoy!
This is a collection of 10 songs to be sung with a shaker.
Every song is designed to reinforce pitch, pulse and rhythm (either consciously or unconsciously) and will help with a range of social skills (turn taking, working with a partner or group etc).
The songs are all in an appropriate range for children. Most use a maximum of a 6-note range with some stretching to an octave. All songs are in C Major but can easily be transposed to D. Each song comes with easy to follow instructions.
They can be used with KS1 and KS2 and have all been tried and tested by the children I teach and have all been received well and enjoyed!
These songs have also been designed to fit perfectly within the Kodaly methodology if teachers are using it (using common ta and ti-ti rhythms and incorporating familiar melody lines - so-mi / mi-so-la).
Scarf songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564116
Miscellaneous songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564112
Rhythm stick songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12590879
Parachute songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563992
All 40 songs for £5 - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564122
This is a collection of 10 songs to be sung with rhythm sticks/claves.
Every song is designed to reinforce pitch, pulse and rhythm (either consciously or unconsciously) and will help with a range of social skills (turn taking, working with a partner or group etc).
The songs are all in an appropriate range for children. Most use a maximum of a 6-note range with some stretching to an octave. All songs are in C Major but can easily be transposed to D. Each song comes with easy to follow instructions and recordings to help.
The songs are suitable for children in KS1 and KS2.
These songs have also been designed to fit perfectly within the Kodaly methodology if teachers are using it (using common ta and ti-ti rhythms and incorporating familiar melody lines - so-mi / mi-so-la).
Scarf songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564116
Miscellaneous songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564112
Cup songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/active-singing-cup-songs-12585890
Parachute songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563992
Shaker songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564118
All 60 songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564122
I have created Power points covering all of the subject content for the Areas of Study 1 & 2 (AQA Music) including links to music examples.\n\nHope it's of some help!
This is a collection of 10 miscellaneous songs that can be song with a variety of aids including: bean bags, cups, balls, body percussion and even a wizards hat! There are passing songs, songs that change you into an animal and songs that you can perform whilst doing body percussion.
Every song is designed to reinforce pitch, pulse and rhythm (either consciously or unconsciously) and will help with a range of social skills (turn taking, working with a partner or group etc).
The songs are all in an appropriate range for children. Most use a maximum of a 6-note range with some stretching to an octave. All songs are in C Major but can easily be transposed to D. Each song comes with easy to follow instructions.
They can be used with KS1 and KS2 and have all been tried and tested by the children I teach and have all been received well and enjoyed!
These songs have also been designed to fit perfectly within the Kodaly methodology if teachers are using it (using common ta and ti-ti rhythms and incorporating familiar melody lines - so-mi / mi-so-la).
Shaker songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564118
Parachute songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563992
Scarf songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564116
All 40 songs for £5 - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564122
This is a collection of 10 passing songs. These songs use a variety of props including stones, bean bags, shoes, teddy bear, ball.
Every song is designed to reinforce pitch, pulse and rhythm (either consciously or unconsciously) and will help with a range of social skills (turn taking, working with a partner or group etc).
The songs are all in an appropriate range for children. Most use a maximum of a 6-note range with some stretching to an octave. All songs are in C Major but can easily be transposed to D. Each song comes with easy to follow instructions and a video to help.
The songs are ideal for children in KS1-KS2.
These songs have also been designed to fit perfectly within the Kodaly methodology if teachers are using it (using common ta and ti-ti rhythms and incorporating familiar melody lines - so-mi / mi-so-la).
Scarf songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564116
Miscellaneous songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564112
Rhythm stick songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12590879
Parachute songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563992
Shaker songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12564118
Cup songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12585890
All 70 songs - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12564122
This is an Orff style arrangement of Bala Pata Zoom, a song from Ghana.
It comes with parts for tuned percussion, including coloured notes for use with BoomWhackers and Chimes and Djembe.
The song is great fun to sing and perform and comes with actions as well, to turn it into a game.
Perfect if you are looking at African countries, but also works well independently.
This is an Orff style arrangement of the British National Anthem, God save the Queen.
It is a simple arrangement written in 3 parts; Melody, Harmony and Bass.
It has been arranged in 3 different keys, C, F and G.
Parts included:
Score
Melody - With and without note names, with coloured notes and Ukulele part (Only in C)
Harmony - With and without note names
Bass - With and without note names
This arrangement is perfect for percussion instruments. The melody can be played with ease on Boom Whackers and coloured chimes using the coloured Melody notes (Bb and F# will be needed when playing in F and G Major).
This is an Orff style arrangement of Run Rabbit Run, a popular song in England during World War 2.
The arrangement includes:
Score
Melody in black and white and in colour (suitable for Boom Whackers and coloured chimes). G# is required.
Harmony
Bass
Ukulele (Chords C, F and G)
This is an Orff style arrangement of Sambalele, a folk song from Brazil.
It has been arranged in 3 keys (C, F and G) and each pack consists of:
Score
Melody - Black and white and coloured notes for Boom Whackers and coloured chimes/bells
Harmony
Bass (easy) - a simplified bass line
Bass (advanced) - a more advanced bass line with syncopated rhythms
Lyrics
Optional Samba parts - Guiro, Surdo, Agogo, Shaker
This is a perfect song and piece of music if you are exploring the music of Brazil and/or South America. It can be played on classroom percussion and steel pans/jumbie jams. F# and Bb will be needed when played if G and F Major.
A reggae feel piece of music for Ukulele. Play the chords or TAB. Perfect for classroom and Ukulele ensembles.
Uses the chords C, F and G.
The resource includes sheet music and backing/play along tracks.
Coconut shuffle will give you the opportunity to improvise a solo as well as learn some new seventh chords (C7, A7)
Resource comes with sheet music and backing/play along tracks.
Enjoy :)
Play along with this original piece of music for Ukulele!
Either play the chords (C, Am, F, G and Dm) or play the melody using the TAB.
Perfect for the classroom or ukulele ensemble.
Resource includes music and play along/backing tracks.
An original piece for Ukulele. Perfect for the classroom or Ukulele clubs.
Uses the chords Am, F, G and C and TAB for melody.
Resource includes play along track, backing track and sheet music.
Enjoy :)
Ukulele chord poster.I use coloured dots with my Ukuleles (Red = C, Blue = F, Green = G).
I’ve found it makes progress quicker and locating chords easier. They still develop their muscle memory and when they’re confident they can just remove them! I’ve created this Ukulele chord sheet if anyone is interested
The aim of this topic is to give children the opportunity to learn about the music of Mexico through listening and singing.
The children will:
Listen to a variety of music styles and genres from Mexico.
Learn about the instruments used in the popular Mariachi bands.
Listen to some music from the Maya Civilisation.
Learn to sing the song Al Citron and play the stone passing game associated with it.
This a a short topic that can be stretched to 6 weeks or done in 3, depending on the amount of time dedicated to your music lessons. It would work nicely as a cross-curricular topic if you are looking at Mexico in Geography or the Mayan Civilisation in History.
10 more pieces for Eb Tenor Horn in a variety of different styles.
These pieces progress steadily and give children the chance to play a relatively large repertoire without using too many notes. All 20 pieces cover the notes B, C, D, E, F and G and is enough for a years worth of tuition!
This resource includes the sheet music (PDF) and play along/backing tracks for pieces 11 to 20. The first 10 pieces covers the notes C, D, E and F.
You can purchase pieces 1-10 here - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12857625