A 2 page handout listing standard orchestral instruments, the clefs they use, their ranges and how they transpose. Great for use with the ABRSM Hints, Tips and 'Need to Know's sheet. for preparation for a theory examination or in the music classroom.

This a 5 lesson scheme of work to teach students about the instruments of the orchestra. This scheme can be used for KS2, KS3 or KS4. The aims of the scheme are: - To understand that the instruments are classified into 4 different families - To be able to identify the different instruments found in the orchestra - To understand how instruments produce, manipulate and amplify sound - To design and make their own musical instruments - To compose a piece of music using their own instruments - To complete a written assessment which also includes listening questions This resource includes the Scheme of work, detailed PowerPoints including pictures and audio to teach all the instruments, a homework task to produce an instrument and a final topic assessment (audio also included). This resource includes opportunity for both teacher and self-assessment.

This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. It may be used as a stand-alone piece for performance, as a warm-up to a music or singing lesson or as a unit of work. Instrumentation The notation is for voices and any instruments. Any instruments which use the treble clef including tuned percussion may be used. Choose percussion instruments that evoke the atmosphere of the season of autumn. Crotchet and minim rests are included as I believe that students should learn the value of rests from the beginning and if so wished untuned percussion could be played during the rests to create different effects. ‘Autumn’ is intended to be the first of a series of short compositions for each season. Each increases in difficulty. ‘Spring’ and ‘Summer’ are already available. ‘Summer’ is the most difficult (which explores indeterminacy). ‘Autumn’ uses a repeating descending scale from ‘A to D’ against a repeating triad ‘C, E, G’. Using glockenspiels and xylophones will make it easily accessible. **Aims ** This quartet meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 2 and 3. (2013) and ABRSM music medals. This unit of work also supports ‘A national Plan for Music Education’ (2022, pp.15 -34). The set includes Teacher Notes; Full score in 4 parts for voices and instruments; Creative planning grid for Key Stage 2 with ideas for lessons and activities.

Sonority – Instrument Recognition Questions The GCSE Music Specification includes many terms that students need to know, and be able to identify, but which aren’t covered by many of the styles of music studied. Using only music from Popular Music, this revision resource brings together every instrument, voice and ensemble (apart from “basso continuo”, for obvious reasons!) from the sub-menu “Sonority”, ie instruments, voices, and ensembles. In order to be accessible to students who really struggle with such things, there are 50 simple, 1-mark questions, which ask students to identify an instrument, voice type, or ensemble. In addition, there is also a bonus question alongside every simple question, for students who find such things easier – so 100 questions in total! So that the first group of students don’t feel like they’re underachieving, there are two different PDFs: one with just the 50 simple questions, and one with the bonus questions as well, so teachers can choose which to give their students. The questions are in ten sections: Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Keyboards Rock and Pop Indian Voices Miscellaneous Ensembles The resource comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 1h15’, either as one file or ten separate files: perfect for a revision lesson, or as homework. The extracts cover a wide range of Popular Music, and features music by the likes of Eva Cassidy, Led Zeppelin, Björk, Yes, Primus, Tanita Tikaram, The Meters, Minnie Riperton, Tom Waits, Genesis, Jamiroquai, Badly Drawn Boy, Freak Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and The Cure! The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus two PDFs of questions (50, or 100), and mark scheme separately, in case you want to set it remotely. Please have a look at my shop for a wide variety of resources to support the GCSE Music course. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/NPTJ

This is a series of interactive appraising activities available to use with Area of Study 1; Music for Wales (WJEC) or general appraising. The activities have been divided into two sections with eight activities in both. * Style and tonality * Group, Voice and instrument This resource has been designed primarily to encourage discussion / group work.

This resource only includes detailed PowerPoints. This is a six lesson scheme of work to teach students about the different instruments in an orchestra. It is targeted at KS2 or lower stage KS3. The aims of the scheme are: To study the four families of the orchestra. To recognise different instrumental timbres. To perform a piece of classical music on the keyboard. To complete an end of topic written appraisal assessment. Additional resources including an assessment worksheet, a scheme of work overview and homework can be purchased separately. This resource includes opportunity for the teacher and can easily be adapted for differentiation. Music is an integral part to the whole curriculum.

Musical Instruments quiz and answers for KS3 or KS4 Students. Versatile editable resource for either an Online virtual lesson or a more traditional classroom based lesson. The topic of the quiz is Musical Instruments. A wide variety of different rounds including: matching rounds, photo rounds, linking rounds , number round, multiple choice round , designing round, word search, anagrams and much more… Contents of Musical Instruments Quiz ☞ 1 x Professionally Designed Musical Instruments PowerPoint Quiz ( Containing 10 Different Rounds and over 50+ Questions) ☞1 x Set of certificates for winning students (Gold, Silver and Bronze) ☞ 1 x Full set of Answers (Animated at the end of the Quiz) ☞ 1 x Student Answer Sheets they can fill in during the quiz ☞ 1 x FULLY DIGITAL STUDENT ANSWER SHEET ☞ Quiz can be done as an individual task or in small teams. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ How could you use it Use for a Lesson Assess Prior knowledge As a class based activity / Lesson An educational ’ Treat Lesson ’ For your students. Product Code: C8/QZ/168 ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Why not check out some of our most popular music resources: Rap Music Escape Room Rap KS3 Scheme of Work Modern Era Music Escape Room Western Classical Music Dance Music Musical Culture Search ‘Cre8tive Resources’ for support with our library of resources or send us an email. Leave a review and email TheCre8tiveResources@gmail.com for a free resource as a thank you!! Explore all our resources on TES

A collection of 6 worksheets on brass instruments. Each worksheet aims to utilise different skills and draw upon different curriculum areas. Worksheets include: Times table activity Wordsearch Cut and stick Fact file writing Unscramble True or false quiz Answers are given for each worksheet where appropriate. Worksheets cover: different brass instruments, description of those instrument, how they make their sound, history of the instruments. These worksheets would be best used in conjunction with the also available resource The Brass Family Lesson however they can also be used as standalone resources or in conjunction with other schemes of teaching.

This bright, colourful, printable bunting will brighten up any classroom, rehearsal space or even your instrument storage shelves! There are 28 flags/banners, each with a different instrument and its name. The images are high quality and accurate. The download contains the file in PowerPoint and PDF formats. Each flag is approximately 15 cm x 20 cm (6 inches x 8 inches).

A detailed companion to Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Level 3 BTEC Performing Arts, Unit 101: Singing Techniques & Performance.

Learn about the instruments of the orchestra by colouring and labelling some of these instruments. suitable for KS1 and Ks2

This resource is suitable for AS and A Level Music and Grade 4 and 5 ABRSM Theory. This is a whole topic in terms of content and activities. It is fully supported by a 25-slide PowerPoint and 2 worksheets, all with detailed answers. This resource pack could be used for either revision or content delivery. By the end of worksheet 1, students will be confident in transcribing music from one clef to another so that it sounds at the same pitch. The clefs covered are: Treble; Alto; Tenor; Bass. By the end of the topic, students should be equipped with the skills, techniques, and experience to transpose to concert pitch from written pitch (and vice-versa) for instruments in C that transpose at the octave, and for all transposing instruments in Bb, A, G, F, and Eb. There are more than 30 exercises – all with detailed answers on a PDF document, and as part of a handy PowerPoint presentation (which includes Objectives, differentiated Outcomes) making delivery of the content a breeze. Not only are transposition skills invaluable for potential exam questions, they are essential to correctly analysing orchestral music as part of any high level music course. Students also benefit from these skills in the area of composition: developing knowledge of instruments and how they work. I really hope that you will enjoy my resources and find them useful. I pride myself on the quality of the resources and I welcome feedback and enquiries from all of my colleague-customers throughout the world. I can be contacted directly at rainynightmusic@hotmail.com and I would be delighted to hear from you. Thank you for considering this resource for your classroom.

2 worksheets in black and white where children name and label the musical instruments and colour them in. Duplicate the worksheets and cut out the cards for matching games. Each worksheet contains 8 musical instruments set on a turntable - this links the topic with history.

Worksheet combining music and times tables. Solve the times table problems to crack the code and spell out the names of percussion instruments. 2 worksheets provided. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great starter or plenary activity - allows for numeracy and literacy development across the curriculum. Worksheet presented in an appealing way with a musical border.

Cover lesson worksheet. Use this well-structured Introduction to Instruments worksheet, specifically tailored for KS3.Designed for non-specialist or supply teachers, this resource provides A comprehensive start to introducing various musical instruments. A main exploration task that fosters deep engagement with the topic. Questions that effectively reinforce understanding. An extension task designed for advanced learners seeking an extra challenge. A homework assignment that continues the learning journey beyond the classroom. Key Features: Designed to fit within a one-hour lesson. Requires minimal teacher input. Seamlessly aligns with the UK National Curriculum. Offers a complete, self-contained learning experience. Equip your students with the knowledge and understanding of musical instruments during cover lessons with this easy-to-use resource.

Powerpoint presentation, starter activity naming the instruments, orchestral families activity putting the instruments into the right families and listening activity identifying instruments from their sounds.

Instruments of The Orchestra - KS3 This is the first lesson in a series titled Instruments of the Orchestra. The PowerPoint aims to help students understand the different families of the orchestra and the seating chart using the Benjamin Britten’s guide 'The Young Persons Guide To The Orchestra. The accompanying worksheets help in aiding students to describe the sections of orchestra using the piece and the seating chart tasks gets students to think about the various families of the orchestra.

The booklet and other resources are the basis for a scheme of work on the Instruments of the Orchestra. This is aimed at year 7 pupils, but can be catered to work with other year groups.

Looking for a fun and educational way to introduce your kids to the Percussion Family Instruments? Look no further than these dot-to-dot worksheets! This PDF file features 13 pages of engaging activities, each with an instrument picture for your child to connect the dots and color, as well as the name of the instrument and its family for them to trace. Perfect for at-home learning or as a supplement to music lessons, these worksheets are a great way to get your child excited about music while practicing their fine motor skills and attention to detail. – WHAT IS INCLUDED? — This file (in PDF form) contains 13 Percussion Family Instruments connect the dots worksheets. Each page contains: An instrument picture to connect the dots and color The name of the instrument and the family to trace Instruments Included: Bass Drum, Castanets, Cymbals, Gong, Glockenspiel, Kettle Drum, Maracas, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Triangle, Tubular Bells, Woodblock, and Xylophone.

Actually used this for an ICT lesson. Using Virtual Keyboard online and got children to listen to the sounds then choose the correct name. Also used for timbre.

Booklet for students to fill out the definitions of Instrument Techniques with an Example. Booklet is divided into Instruments.