Step-by-step scaffold for music analysis Helps students build from basic identification to evaluative commentary with visual sentence stems This colourful and structured Music Analysis Sentence Builder supports students in developing confidence and accuracy when describing music using musical vocabulary. The resource scaffolds responses in six progressive steps, helping learners move from simple identification (e.g. ‘I hear pianos’) to more sophisticated analysis with significance (e.g. ‘This creates the feeling of a clock ticking’). Perfect for KS3 and early KS4, the visual layout encourages students to add detail incrementally through guided sentence stems. Each stage includes: Identify - Naming the instrument/sound Adjective - Adding descriptive language Correct musical term - Using subject-specific terminology Describe - Naming what the instrument is doing More detail - Adding specifics such as rhythm, pitch, articulation Significance - Explaining the effect or intended meaning behind the sound This resource can be used during listening tasks, music coursework or as a visual wall display in the classroom.

A visually engaging timbre word bank to support students’ listening skills, appraising and composition skills with clear, accessible vocabulary categories This colourful Timbre Word Bank is a clear, student-friendly support tool designed to help learners describe sound with precision and confidence. Ideal for KS3, KS4 and even KS2 music lessons, it provides a structured way for students to access a wide range of descriptive vocabulary for use in composition, listening tasks and music analysis. Words are grouped into six categories, making it easy for students to understand and choose the most appropriate descriptive terms: Bright & clear Warm & mellow Dark & hollow Harsh & rough Full & powerful Perfect for: Classroom displays Pupil reference during listening or composition tasks Printable handouts or digital use Stretching vocabulary and encouraging evaluative language It also supports cross-curricular literacy, helps SEND and EAL learners by grouping words visually and is great for GCSE music preparation where detailed listening and descriptive accuracy are key.

A comprehensive word bank ,for describing key musical elements, including general terms for lower abilities alongside a bank of subject-specific keywords for higher ability students. *Elements included: * rhythm texture tempo tonality form structure dynamics harmony melody production This resource is designed to help students develop a more precise and detailed vocabulary for describing the key elements of music. By offering both advanced and basic terms, this resource is suitable for all levels of learners, from beginner to more advanced students. These can be used as posters for classroom displays or as a learning aid for students. The resource provides a framework for students to build more accurate descriptions of music., Whether writing about music or discussing it with peers, this tool enhances students’ critical listening skills and their ability to articulate what they can hear.

A collection of visually engaging drum beat posters, tailored to inspire and educate across diverse musical genres. Each poster includes an easy-to-follow basic drum pattern with tips on how to modify it by adding extra beats or experimenting with different sounds, making the posters a perfect starting-point for producing music. The posters also include a recommended tempo for each genre. Genres Included: Drill Trap Hip Hop Disco Rock Pop Britpop Reggae Soul/Motown EDM Educational Value Enhances understanding of rhythm patterns, drum notation and genre-specific characteristics. Visual Appeal Designed with clarity and accessibility. Versatility Ideal for use in music classrooms, practice spaces or even home studios.

A colourful, educational visual aid designed to assist with learning and memorising the layout of the notes on a piano keyboard. Eye catching graphics enhance the effectiveness of this poster as a learning tool. The design is suitable for music classrooms or practice spaces to help students independently identify and recall the placement of notes on the keyboard. The resource could be used as a wall display, handout or could be stuck on each desk to support independent practice.

This resource is 2-sided. You could therefore either use both guides or just print one if you do not use the other DAW, An annotated image of Ableton (session view) and Endlesss.fm, with the most important features labelled to help students navigate around the DAW with greater independence.

A 2-sided handout to be laminated and used to support students using Ableton. The handout clearly explains the full process of how to sample a track in a step-by-step guide. This is a quick way to sample and avoids having to warp the track. This resource has been really useful for my students who have used this have been able to approach the task confidently and independently.

The PowerPoint begins with a recap lesson of treble clef, looking at Mr Brightside. Lesson 2 onwards is bass clef notation of Stand By Me, working towards a full class performance, with percussion, singers, keyboards and instrumental solos. The lessons cover most of the learning expected in the music curriculum - bass clef notation, ledger lines, staccato, tie, repeat mark. It also covers the dynamic markings through the singing. The scheme includes very thorough scaffolding of tasks and also extension tasks for different abilities. This pack also includes: bass and treble clef note positions helpsheet, which I laminate 2 sided for the students to use every lesson. structure cards. I put them in envelopes for students to arrange in pairs every time they are introduced to a new song. The scheme has been hugely successful for me and by lesson 3, all students in the class understand how to read and play bass clef F-C fairly confidently.

Posters that explain where the letters on the stave. I also have A4 sized laminated back-to-back for the students to refer to every lesson.

9 posters to promote careers in Music. These posters cover most (if not all!) Music careers, including health, advertising, film music, journalism and more.

A poster to explain what a chord is. This poster addresses the misconception that a chord is a single note.

Structure cards to arrange when listening to a song. The cards cover all sections that may feature in a song, including verse, chorus, chorus (key change), A, B, C and more. I have packs in envelopes for students to arrange in pairs when they are learning a new song.