GCSE Music revision guide covering all elements of music. Explore the musical definitions of key terms, before applying them into exam style questions. Suitable for any exam board, however written with Eduqas in mind. This resource is any music students’ perfect companion. Exam technique is half the battle when it comes to sitting a GCSE in music, so whether the students need to revise for mock exams or the real deal in Year 11, this revision guide will help solidify elements of music knowledge and secure understanding of how to apply key terms to exam scenarios. It is especially valuable to students that may require additional intervention, as the guide takes things back to basics before increasing the difficulty. Set it as homework, hand it out at parents evenings, use it in intervention/catch-up sessions or even use it to complement initial elements lessons at the start of the course. The guide is so versatile and a must for GCSE exam success! Please note: This resource requires YouTube access for listening questions. Simply search the title indicated by the question to access the appropriate audio Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more revision resources at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/megrose99

Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course! Full curriculum of 6 units now available - workbooks, slideshows and quizzes! This is Book 1 in the series of 6. The workbook introduces the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 1 are: The Treble Clef Treble Stave Notes Practising Treble Stave Notes Note Values Rest Values Dotted Notes Stems and Tails Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap Leger Lines Bars and Bar Lines The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail. The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total. I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!

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!

This series of nine posters about the Elements of Music is based around the popular acronym DR SMITH. The posters can be used around your department or classroom and are designed to help embed GCSE and A Level tier musical language throughout the wider school. The posters are suitable for display in either Secondary or Primary schools. These could also be used as knowledge organizers or reference sheets for Key Stage 3 and GCSE courses. DR SMITH stands for Dynamics, Rhythm, Structure, Melody (and Metre), Instrumentation, Texture (and Tonality, Timbre and Tempo) and Harmony. Other variations on the acronym have been used but I find these to cover the most important aspects of musical knowledge in the simplest way. Each poster is colour-coded to fit with the acronym DR SMITH. This same colour scheme can be used further up the school in GCSE and A Level analysis.

Stunning Value! A bumper pack of 14 worksheets (or funsheets) for useful coverwork, homework or revision suitable for KS3 (yrs 7-9), or for checking basic knowledge at the start of a GCSE music course, for those with less musical background. What Does It Do? This resource tests the basics in an informal way and extends and explores knowledge of each of the elements, giving opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in creative ways - great preparation for a variety of composing, performing or listening tasks. ALTERNATIVELY, use this resource with the associated set of Elements Of Music Factsheets to create a totally self-supporting set of 14/28 activities, where no prior knowledge is needed to complete each task (great for cover work where no specialist teacher is available). What's In It? 2 worksheets on each of the Elements - pitch, tempo, timbre, duration, dynamics and texture, plus 2 bonus sheets on The Elements. 14 worksheets in all, as well as teacher notes and suggestions for use. Each worksheet ends with a more open-ended task which ensures that coverwork does not run out before the end of the lesson, but these tasks could also be set as a separate homework task - giving 28 short but meaningful KS3 homework tasks in total - enough for a whole academic year!

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

29 pages of essential need to know basics of music theory for GCSE. Including worksheets on scales, chords, key signatures, and pages to practice melodic or rhythmic dictation. You tube links included.

Music Theory Review Worksheets. This bundle of no prep, pdf printable music theory worksheets provides a variety of music theory supplemental practice exercises for your music class. Answer sheets are also included. PRINTABLE FORMAT Print off the individual pages or combine them to create a student theory workbook. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 31 music theory review worksheets 27 answer sheets Both North American and British terminologies are catered for in this resource. Theory concepts include: Rhythm aural activities Time signatures and bar lines Bass pitch word spell Bass pitch Treble pitch Notes and Rests More notes and rests Dotted notes Even MORE rhythm Rhythm Math Major and minor chords Major Scales Major scales ii More major and minor chords More major scales More pitch treble More pitch bass Rhythm MORE rhythm Half Steps (semitones) Whole Steps (tones) Whole and Half steps (Tones and Semitones) More Whole and Half steps (Tones and Semitones) Terms and symbols Terms and symbols ii Music symbol word search Scale degrees Key signatures This resource contains a variety of music theory worksheets suitable for: Whole class work Independent work, Sub Lessons Piano and Studio teachers Home-school Music centers Homework A quick quiz to check for understanding ♥ CLICK here to check out more quality, ready-to-use resources from my TES store! Copyright © MusicTeacherResources. All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Not for public display. ➯ Follow my store to be alerted of new products and sales. CLICK HERE #mtrTheory #mtrTheoryMS #mtrBestSeller

I have managed to recreate the popular card game with questions on the two set works (Badinerie - Blue and Africa- Red) alongside Elements of Music questions - Green and the other areas of study - Yellow. There are also the usual action cards from UNO like pick up 2, reverse play, miss a go, change the colour, pick up 4 and shuffle all cards! Instructions are on a separate sheet for you to print out and give to the group of kids or for you to just have handy and supervise with the answers! Hopefully a fun way to revise along with a bit of competition - which I find usually helps! You will need to print the pages ON BOTH SIDES and make sure they are FLIPPED ON THE SHORT EDGE otherwise they might not line up properly with the back!

A scheme of work focussing on learning key vocabularly (musical elements) through singing and analysing music. I do this unit with year 7 - mostly using mini whiteboards although all PPTs could be turned into a booklet/worksheets depending on how you work. Included: PPT’s for 6 weeks of lessons with scope to extend lessons if needed, key terms word document, knowledge organiser that is quizzable, Songs PPT, Christmas songs PPT

A selection of resources to support students across LAA, LAB, LAC of Unit 1 (Level 3 BTEC Music Performance) My students study the National Extended Cert In this bundle you have the following: planned lessons for all aspects of LAA full student guide / checklist for students to use when completing their LAA assignment distinction example that has been SV’d example assessment record for the whole unit LAB examples of distinction responses (with the chord sequences I provide, you’ll just have to put them into whatever software you use for notation or DAW) that have been SV’d LAB lessons on creating a melody and adding harmonies/rhythms LAB Practice/Trial activities (which could also be used as real ones) as above, some basic lessons for LAC on adding chords to melodies inc cadences (I tend to do a lot of modelling for my students which works rather than heavy PPTs) Distinction responses (where you can see/use my melodies I provide for my students) across LAC which have been SV’d NOW INCLUDING LAD - STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR STUDENTS TO FOLLOW. I have based this on using FLAT software, but could be easily adapted for Sibelius

This involves an info-graphic and three worksheets: an exercise, a place to write definitions, and a quiz. This is great for students to learn the elements of music and to become familiar with these key words. I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This worksheet is a simple activity that students can keep for future reference to identify key elements in music. It’s a match up game! Students are to connect to correct terminology to it’s definition. The elements described are: Pitch Dynamics Tempo Timbre Texture Duration Structure

Fun, engaging and differentiated activities to consolidate the Elements of Music. Perfect for a starter, main activity or plenary. Word searches with a difference. Pupils must either answer clues to find the words or complete further learning when words have been located. Complete with full answers. ‘Find and Connect’ task comes with an differentiated alternative ‘Find, Connect, Expand!’ for pupils needing added challenge. ‘Spot the Musical Element!’ is presented on one page as well as on two per page to suit. No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource! Who can resist a word search? And this one ensures your pupils will be consolidating the Elements of Music too!

A pack of 10 simple and easy to understand handouts dealing with some basic musical theory elements relevant to most music students. (beginner level). The elements covered in this pack are: Intervals, major scale construction, time signatures, triplets, tempo markings, slurs, circle of 5ths and common dynamic signs. These can be used as visual resources and/or revision notes.

One-page summary of Elements of Music for GCSE or KS3 Music pupils.

Fun song to learn the elements of music - great with new year 7s.

An information sheet for pupils to learn about the musical elements and understand their meanings. Useful as a quick reference sheet or revision of terminology. Can be used for GCSE pupils that are struggling with terminology and remembering important vocabulary.

Grade 1 resource covers - Pitch , tempo, adding dynamics to a story and silence with visuals Grade 2 resource covers, pitch , tempo, dynamics, texture, timbre and duration. Texture and timbre powerpoint with match up activities (Suitable for Year 7)