AoS 1: Musical Forms and Devices – PART 1 BINARY, TERNARY, RONDO - SIX LESSONS* This is a 50-page PPT, as an Intro to Baroque, Classical and Romantic Music, covering Binary, Ternary and Rondo form in detail. Instead of trying to work chronologically, which always ends up being skewed towards earlier music, there are seven examples taken from across the centuries, to explain Binary, Ternary and Rondo. Musical examples from Purcell, Handel, JS Bach, Mozart, Brahms, R. Schumann, and Tchaikovsky. There are also three COMPOSING TASKS to put students’ understanding into practice. The bundle ALSO includes Sibelius and XML files for three of the pieces, to allow classroom performance. There is a focus on the Eduqas Appendix C, to cover lots of the terms there, with the rest to be covered in Part 2, soon! There are three mini-tests throughout the course, each worth 12-marks, and split into three groups of four, of increasing difficulty, so something for everyone. The resource comes as a 50-page PowerPoint, and an accompanying 16-page student workbook (PDF). *It is estimated that the course will take approx. six lessons, but of course this depends on how long schools’ lessons are, the prior experience of the students, and other factors. Please look at my TES shop for other resources. Thank you.

Harmony, Form and Structure 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. Many students struggle with recognising musical elements, especially cadences, chord inversions, and other elements of harmony, form and structure, so this resource comprises 17 short extracts of music, five of which have skeleton scores, as in the exam. Each extract has four questions attached, covering all the terms associated with Harmony, Form and Structure: HARMONY Primary chords Secondary chords Inversion Diatonic Tonic Subdominant Dominant (7th) Perfect cadence Imperfect cadence Plagal cadence Interrupted cadence Chord progression/chord sequence Harmonic rhythm Drone Pedal Dissonance Power chords FORM AND STRUCTURE Binary Ternary Rondo Minuet and Trio Repetition Contrast Theme and variations Strophic 32 bar song form/AABA 12 bar Blues Call and response Ostinato Bridge Break Loop Improvisation Verse Chorus Middle 8 Fill Introduction Outro Coda Riff Regular phrasing Irregular phrasing The extracts cover a wide range of music, featuring the likes of Joan Jett, Mahler, Primus, Jimmy Rushing, Mel Tormé, Carly Simon, Henry Mancini, Katrina & the Waves, and Blu Cantrell. The resource comes with a link to FREE audio, running for 38’20”. The bundle includes the full paper and mark scheme, plus the PDF question paper 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

Double sided worksheet and teacher slides for a music cover lesson on film music. Suitable for both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The lesson includes six short activities: a starter, listening task, composition task (without instruments), a film technique question, reading activity and reflection. The lesson has been designed to be delivered without instruments or computers, though the lesson is easily adaptable to include a practical element should you wish. Prior teaching on the elements of music is recommended. This is the perfect music lesson for a written music lesson or cover lesson with a non-specialist. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/megrose99

Classical Music – Western Classical Music Eras: Music History and Styles is a clear and engaging teaching resource designed to support music educators in exploring the Classical period and its lasting influence on Western classical music. Ideal for secondary and introductory college-level study, this resource examines the historical, cultural, and musical developments of the era, featuring composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. It explores the growing importance of the orchestra, key instruments of the period, and the rise of the pianoforte, which transformed musical expression. Students will learn about defining styles including the Galant style and Empfindsamer Stil, alongside major instrumental forms such as the symphony, sonata form, and concerto, including cadenzas and the use of Alberti bass. Through a structured and accessible approach, this resource offers valuable insight into one of music history’s most balanced, expressive, and influential periods. The resource includes a fully editable and visually engaging 120+ slide presentation, broken into six clear, curriculum-aligned chapters: Introduction to the Classical Period Classical and the change from Baroque Operatic music in the Classical Period Instrumental music and Styles Typical Instruments and Orchestration Classical Listening Habits Classical Composers Top Ten Characteristics of Classical Music Each slide is filled with embedded YouTube videos and music examples to enhance learning and keep students engaged. To support and reinforce learning, the resource also includes five fun and informative worksheets. This guides students through researching Baroque composers, musical forms and key vocabulary, and finish with an interactive composition activity using a digital audio workstation (DAW). To support teachers, a detailed answer sheet is also provided, helping to guide class discussion, structure marking, and save valuable planning time.

AoS 1: Musical Forms and Devices – PART 2 THEME & VARIATIONS, ALBERTI BASS, OSTINATO, DESCANT, ROUNDS, CANONS, TREMOLO, DIVISI, DRONE, MUTED* This is a 99-page PPT, following on from AoS1 Part 1, covering: Theme & Variations Alberti Bass Ostinato Descant Rounds Canons Drones Plus performance techniques, such as tremolo, divisi, falsetto, pizzicato, accents, sustained notes, and mutes And textures such as layered, imitation and countermelody Instead of trying to work chronologically, which always ends up being skewed towards earlier music, there are eleven examples, plus supporting pieces, taken from across the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. Musical examples from the likes of Elgar, Mozart, Purcell, Wagner, Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams and Mahler, with supporting pieces by Schubert, Tchaikovsky… and Chuck Berry :) There are also three COMPOSING TASKS to put students’ understanding into practice. There is a focus on the Eduqas Appendix C, to cover lots of the terms there, with the rest to be covered in Part 1! There are eleven mini-tests throughout the course, each worth 12-marks, and split into three groups of four. The resource comes as a 99-page PowerPoint, and an accompanying 36-page student workbook (PDF), with YouTube links. The price reflects that this will last half a term’s lessons. *It is estimated that the course will take approx. six lessons, but of course this depends on how long schools’ lessons are, the prior experience of the students, and other factors. Please look at my TES shop for other resources. Thank you.

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC – POP MUSIC (AoS4) A PowerPoint and accompanying Student Workbook, designed to take students through the genre of Pop Music, all within the context of listening practice, and exam-style questioning. This is Lesson 1 of a series, exploring all the Eduqas-prescribed genres of Popular music, and as such, the listening exercises are between 3 and 5 marks. This helps teachers who are less-familiar with the style, and are uncertain of which examples to use. Listening exercises on songs by: Cee-Lo Green Paloma Faith Beverley Knight PPT and Workbook both have ad-free YouTube links, with timings. Please see my TES shop for other PPTs and Workbooks in the Popular Music series, coving all prescribed styles for the Eduqas GCSE Music. Slightly updated version added on 05.11.24

GCSE MUSIC – KEY MUSICAL ELEMENTS This 36-page PPT is a great way to kick off the GCSE course, providing an accessible introduction to (or refresher of!) key musical elements: Pulse Metre (including regular and irregular) Rhythm (including syncopation, off-beat rhythms, dotted rhythms and triplets) Chords (including triads and inversions) Melody-writing Basic arranging for ensemble It is expected that most students will have encountered many of these at Key Stage 3, and so whilst this PPT can act as an introduction with clear explanations, it can also act as a useful refresher, with the exercises very much aimed at Key Stage 4. Students will need access to keyboard or guitars, and notation software or manuscript paper. Update (19.09.24): I have added answers to the PPT, so that it could be used by a non-specialist teacher, or even set as cover / homework. Please have a look at my other GCSE Music resources. Thank you!

Double sided worksheet and teacher slides for a music cover lesson on musical theatre. Suitable for both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The lesson includes six short activities: a starter, listening task, composition task (without instruments), a song type question, reading activity and reflection. The lesson has been designed to be delivered without instruments or computers and students may need additional paper for the creative composition task. Prior teaching on the elements of music is recommended. This is the perfect music lesson for a written music lesson or cover lesson with a non-specialist. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/megrose99

This is the 4th Year of the calendar and still at its simplest level the purpose of this calendar is to offer a wide-ranging selection of music: different styles, genres, origins, artists, historical periods and so on. As part of an interesting and robust music curriculum, children need to hear and experience music and musical styles and artists that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to hear. The idea was to create a calendar of a song a day. 190 school days… 190 songs. (+2 for those with different school schudeules) These songs could be used in whatever way the user thinks best – on entry to the classroom in the morning, as assembly music, as a calming session after breaktimes of lunchtimes, or as an introduction to a music lesson. This resource includes this year’s calendar ONLY. Full week-to-View Calendar YouTube Playlist of all songs This year I am asking a fee of £3.50, for a complete resource that will last you all year. I am proud of the product and feel that for the extensive hours spent creating it £3.50 is well worth it!

This worksheet, “Exploring the World of Film Music”, is a valuable resource for KS3 cover lessons, especially suitable for non-specialist or supply teachers. It provides an engaging educational experience with minimal preparation needed. Here’s what this resource includes: In-Depth Introduction: A thorough introduction to film music, explaining its role in storytelling and how different scores contribute to a film’s emotional impact. Interactive Exploration Task: An activity where students analyze a film scene with various musical scores, offering a practical understanding of how music shapes a film’s mood and narrative. Critical Thinking Questions: Designed to reinforce students’ understanding, these questions encourage reflection on the nuances of film music. Extension Activity: For advanced learners, this task involves a deeper analysis of music’s influence on film perception, providing a more challenging exploration. Homework Assignment: Extends learning outside the classroom, where students critique film music in a chosen movie, enhancing their analytical skills. Key Features of the Worksheet: Optimized for One-Hour Lessons: Tailored to fit a standard one-hour teaching slot. Minimal Teacher Input Required: Ideal for cover lessons, requiring little preparation. Aligned with the UK National Curriculum: Ensures relevance and educational value for KS3 students. Self-Contained Learning Experience: Offers all necessary information and tasks for a complete lesson. Exploring the World of Film Music" is designed to empower students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of film music, making it an excellent, user-friendly resource for cover lessons.

A super fun, well presented, teacher-lead music quiz with 8 rounds (to fill an hour lesson). Answer sheet is included, as well as the PowerPoint presentation and a link to the GoogleDrive. Rounds include: Santa Speedrun Christmas Covers Seasonal Selfies 8-Bit Blizzard Snowy Scenes Yule or False Mash-Up Mayhem Sing It Santa!

Renaissance Music – Western Classical Music Eras: Music History and Styles is a comprehensive and engaging teaching resource designed to help music teachers effectively cover all the key elements of the Renaissance period and its role in the development of Western classical music. Perfect for secondary music education or introductory college-level courses, this resource explores the historical, cultural, and musical shifts that defined the Renaissance, providing a clear and structured approach to teaching this rich era of music history. The resource includes a fully editable and visually engaging 80+ slide presentation, broken into six clear, curriculum-aligned chapters: Introduction to the Renaissance Period Musical Characteristics of Renaissance Music Instruments and Orchestration Printed Sheet Music and the Printing Press Renaissance Composers and Key Examples Top Ten Characteristics of Renaissance Music Each slide is filled with embedded YouTube videos and music examples to enhance learning and keep students engaged. To support and reinforce learning, the resource also includes five fun and informative worksheets. These guide students through researching Renaissance composers, musical forms, the printing press, and key vocabulary, and finish with an interactive composition activity using a digital audio workstation (DAW). To support teachers, a detailed answer sheet is also provided, helping to guide class discussion, structure marking, and save valuable planning time.

A PowerPoint and accompanying Student Workbook, designed to take students through the genre of Bhangra, and Fusions, within the context of listening practice, and exam-style questioning. This is Lesson 6 of a series, exploring all the Eduqas-prescribed genres of Popular music. This helps teachers who are less-familiar with Bhangra, and provides listening examples to use. Listening exercises on music by: Trilok Gurtu Harjit Harman Panjabi MC Shaktee Respectable Groove Heavy Metal JS Bach Red Hot Chili Peppers PPT and Workbook both have YouTube links, with timings. NB If the links say that YouTube can’t find the video, just refresh, and it appears. (Don’t ask me why!) Please see my TES shop for other PPTs and Workbooks in the Popular Music series, coving all prescribed styles for the Eduqas GCSE Music.

Baroque Music – Western Classical Music Eras: Music History and Styles is a comprehensive and engaging teaching resource designed to help music teachers effectively cover all the key elements of the Baroque period and its role in the development of Western classical music. Perfect for secondary music education or introductory college-level courses, this resource explores the historical, cultural, and musical innovations that shaped the Baroque era, including the rise of opera, the birth of the orchestra, and the development of new forms such as the concerto, fugue, and oratorio. With a clear and structured approach, it provides students with valuable insight into one of the most influential and expressive periods of music history. The resource includes a fully editable and visually engaging 95+ slide presentation, broken into six clear, curriculum-aligned chapters: Introduction to the Baroque Period Monody, the Birth of the Opera and Other Vocal Styles Instrumental Music and Other Styles of Baroque Typical Instruments and Orchestration Listening Habits of Baroque Composers and other Important People! Top Ten Characteristics of Baroque Music Each slide is filled with embedded YouTube videos and music examples to enhance learning and keep students engaged. To support and reinforce learning, the resource also includes five fun and informative worksheets. This guides students through researching Baroque composers, musical forms and key vocabulary, and finish with an interactive composition activity using a digital audio workstation (DAW). To support teachers, a detailed answer sheet is also provided, helping to guide class discussion, structure marking, and save valuable planning time.

100 Revision Activities for Eduqas GCSE Music 100 knowledge-based revision tasks for the Eduqas GCSE Music Appraising exam. Topics include the elements of music, keywords and definitions, music theory, set works, and music styles. Saturday 8th March 2025 marks ‘100 Days To Go’ until the 2025 Eduqas GCSE Music Appraising exam. This revision pack provides a task for each day in the run up to the exam. Designed to take no longer than 15 minutes to complete, each task also includes an additional challenge. Not restricted to ‘100 Days’, these revision activities make a perfect addition to lessons in the run up to the Appraising exam: Do Now activities, revision lessons, cover work, home learning tasks, independent revision, and so on. An interactive document, page 2 provides a menu linked to each revision activity. Clicking the task number on each page then returns you to the home page. Why not choose a number at random to really test your students’ knowledge! An answer pack is also included. If you like this product, be sure to also consider these revision packs: 50 Badinerie Revision Tasks: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eduqas-gcse-music-badinerie-set-work-revision-pack-13226305 50 Africa Revision Tasks: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eduqas-gcse-music-africa-set-work-revision-pack-13237250 If you have any questions or queries about this resource, please email kbmusicresources@gmail.com Link to KBMusicResources TES shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kbmusicresources

Medieval Music – Western Classical Music Eras: Music History and Styles is a clear and engaging teaching resource designed to support music educators in exploring the Medieval period and its foundational role in the development of Western classical music. Ideal for secondary and introductory college-level study, this resource examines the historical, cultural, and musical contexts of the era, from monasteries and cathedrals to courts and marketplaces. Students explore the dominance of sacred music, including plainchant and the development of early polyphony through organum and the Notre Dame school. The resource also highlights secular traditions such as troubadour and trouvère songs, dance music, and the emergence of forms like the motet and the Mass. Key concepts including monophonic texture, modal melody, rhythmic modes, and early notation are clearly explained through a structured and accessible approach. This resource offers valuable insight into a period that laid the essential foundations for harmony, notation, and large-scale musical structure in Western music history. The resource includes a visually engaging 120+ slide presentation, broken into six clear, curriculum-aligned chapters: Introduction to the Medieval Period Types of Medieval Music Early Medieval music High Medieval Music Late Medieval Music Medieval Music and Notation Instruments and Orchestration Medieval Listening Habits Medieval Composers Top Ten Characteristics of Classical Music Each slide is filled with embedded YouTube videos and music examples to enhance learning and keep students engaged. To support and reinforce learning, the resource also includes five fun and informative worksheets. This guides students through researching Medieval composers, musical forms and key vocabulary, and finish with an interactive composition activity using a digital audio workstation (DAW). To support teachers, a detailed answer sheet is also provided, helping to guide class discussion, structure marking, and save valuable planning time.

1 page PDF handout with visuals showing basic musical forms (binary, ternary, rondo, theme & variations)

A powerpoint presentation aimed at Introducing Year 12 students to the development of Western Classical music. This could also be used with GCSE classes. Use alongside listening examples of your choice.

Simple ideas to create a rondo form story about Vivaldi’s Spring 1 and then create music for this story. For general teachers and music teachers in elementary schools.

This sheet contains key information for Guitar, Bass, Piano/Keyboard, and Drums. Along with common chords and scales it shows common chord progressions including a 12 bar blues in A. Guitar chords, Bass Line Patterns, Piano/Keyboard Chords, Drum Beat Patterns, Worsheet, Poster.

Worksheet to encourage students to listen and reflect on the features of music - useful for aural skills around ABRSM grade 5 level.