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

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.

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC - AFRICA BY TOTO LESSON 2 - INSTRUMENTATION AND RHYTHM 34-page PPT and accompanying PDF workbook. Second in a series of six lessons designed to cover every aspect of the set work, Africa by Toto. Lesson 2 focusses on Instrumentation and Rhythm, looking at the usual, and more unusual instruments used in the song, such as recorder, marimba and gong. Clear examples and videos of each are given. The numerous rhythms features are presented clearly, with practical exercises to help students understand cross-rhythms and syncopation. There is a 10-mark exam-style question at the end, to consolidate the learning. Please see my TES shop for other resources designed to support the Eduqas GCSE course.

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.

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.

In this quiz students will hear 10 different songs from the popular music and musical theatre genres, they need to identify the voice types for each extract, choosing from soprano, alto, tenor or bass. This resource comes with a Word Document with links to the Google Form quizzes, including the audio (which is also linked on the Google Form). The quiz is self-marking so students will see their mark and correct answers instantly. There is also a list of songs used in the quiz so there is a reference point for each extract as I have not put numbers in the audio. To edit you will need to make your own copy. The quiz was written for Year 7 and Year 8 students.

A wordsearch based on musical instruments. 24 musical instruments are included. Ideal for use as a starter or extention task.

Stuck for a song? This pack of 20 traditional and fun Welsh songs are ideal for your St. David’s Day celebrations! There are plenty for all ages from 5 to 11, with easy to follow Welsh and English lyrics for Welsh learners and speakers, plus easy piano scores. Backing tracks provided are ideal if you don’t have a pianist. Are you always looking for the National Anthem for your assembly? We have included it here for free! Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus! Includes: Aderyn Melyn Ar Lan Y Mor Ashgrove Awn Am Dro Bing Bong Be Bing Bong Be (easy version Bore Da Is Good Morning Deg Deren Bach Franz O Wlad Awstria Gee Ceffyl Bach Hen Fenyw Fach Cydweli Heno Heno Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Lawr As Lan Y More Mae Heddiw Dydd Gwyl Dewi Mi Welais Jac Y Do Pen Ysgwyddau Coesau Traed Robin Ddiog Si Hei Lwli Sospan Fach

A collection of 10 worksheets on woodwind instruments. Five different activities involved in the worksheets. Factfile writing Wordsearch Word unscramble True or False Quiz Times table coding sheet Fact files: Five fact file writing frames are provided in total; one for each of the following woodwind instruments - flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. The fact file writing frames are structured with subheadings to guide student’s ideas. The worksheet works to promote student’s ability to research independently and transfer their research into their own words as well as organising their ideas… Wordsearch: wordsearch covering 12 key words regarding woodwind instruments. Answer sheet provided. Great for helping with spelling. Word unscramble: Focus on the five main woodwind instruments; flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. True or False Quiz: 12 question quiz on the woodwind family. Answer sheet provided. Times table coding sheet: combining skills of times tables and woodwind instrument knowledge. Students solve the times table sums to crack the code and spell out the names of woodwind instruments. Worksheets could make great starter or plenary activities, or in the case of the writing frames - great inner-lesson activities. Worksheets work well in conjunction with the woodwind family lesson presentation, also available. Worksheets are presented in an easy-to-read, appealing format with a musical border and large text.

Looking for a fun game to revise musical instruments? This matching activity with musical instruments is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go! What’s included? PDF file containing: 30 printable playing cards 31 different musical instruments 6 instruments on each card Instructions Tell me more! This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! They will be revising their musical knowledge without even realising! Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, band…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills. Orchestral instruments, strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, rock and pop, and folk instruments are all represented! Also available: Spot & Match It - Music Signs & Symbols. Visit my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and please leave a review if your students enjoy this game! Instruments included: The instruments included, in high-quality, realistic clipart are: Accordion Acoustic guitar Bagpipes Banjo Bassoon Clarinet Cymbal Double bass Drum Drum kit Electric guitar Flute French horn Grand piano Harp Maracas Oboe Piano (upright) Piccolo Saxophone Sleigh bells Synthesizer/keyboard Tambourine Timpani Triangle Trombone Trumpet Tuba Vibraphone Violin Xylophone

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

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.

These coloring pages include three different versions of each page. One blank, one with boxes to label and one with boxes already labeled. The instruments featured in these coloring pages and not what you would typically find in an orchestra and can their origins can be traced back to several different areas around the world. The 4 family instruments include: Brass - Didgeridoo, serpent, sousaphone, bugle String - Banjo, erhu, ukulele, mandolin Woodwind - Bagpipes, ocarina, saxophone, tin whistle (Irish whistle) Percussion - Dulcimer, shekere, steel pan drum, djembe

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.

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.

Visual worksheet or poster showing Egyptian Instruments. Children are encouraged to recognize the similarities and draw those that they recognize

**Lesson six in a 6-part unit of work on musical instruments and instrumental families. ** This lesson covers the keyboard family. HOWEVER This lesson can work as a stand-alone teaching resource for introducing students to keyboard instruments and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the lesson series The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. This lesson covers the keyboard family. The following topic areas are covered in the lesson: recap of instrumental families, introduction to keyboard family and keyboard instruments, walk-through of individual keyboard instruments, activities. The piano and electric piano are discussed in this lesson. The lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity creative design activity The presentation has 30 slides. For lower level students, it may be necessary to divide the lesson into 2 halves. If this is desirable, I would recommend ending the first lesson at the point where the electric piano walk through begins. Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating.

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.