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With over 10 years of experience teaching music to students aged 3-18, I create versatile resources used by educators worldwide.

With over 10 years of experience teaching music to students aged 3-18, I create versatile resources used by educators worldwide.
Music Theory Workbook for beginners
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Music Theory Workbook for beginners

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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! This is Book 1 in the series (more coming very soon - follow me to be the first to see new releases!). 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!
Music Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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Music Christmas Scavenger Hunt

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Are you looking for a Christmas activity for your music class which is fun, engaging, reinforces note recognition AND gets them playing a Christmas classic on their instruments? This printable treasure hunt is low-prep and is the perfect seasonal game for those last lessons before Christmas! What’s included? Pupil worksheets (color and B&W versions included) 6x elves to hide around your classroom Teacher instructions Answer key Sheet music with chords and lyrics Tell me more! This lesson is planned and ready to go - all you have to do is print the sheets and hide the elves! Make it as easy or as difficult as you like. Students each get a worksheet which contains sheet music for We Wish You a Merry Christmas, but several bars are missing. They go on a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt to find the elves; each elf is holding a missing bar which the students copy onto their sheet. We love some theory reinforcement, even at Christmas! Once they have found all the elves, they will have the completed sheet music to play on their xylophone, keyboard, piano etc. Full sheet music with lyrics and chords is included if you want to lead a class performance from the piano. I know it can be super busy as a music teacher leading up to the winter holidays. You’ve probably got concerts, shows, reports and testing going on, your festive cheer is running low, and you need something fun for your students’ final lessons before the break. This lesson plan is low-prep and can be used with multiple different age groups - print it once and use it for multiple classes! I’d suggest using from age 9-14 but check out the preview to judge for your own pupils. I hope you and your students love this Christmas activity! Don’t forget to follow and leave a review!
Music Sub/Cover Worksheets - no prep, no tech
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Music Sub/Cover Worksheets - no prep, no tech

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These sub plans are a must-have for your music classes! All 8 require no prep, little/no technology, and are suitable for non-specialist teachers. The worksheets are ready to print and go for cover work, supply teachers, emergencies, quiet lessons and independent work. This set of sub plans includes: A Year of Music A-Z Questions Composer Profile Film Music Moment Plan a Jukebox Musical Plan a Music Festival Song Research Task Stop the Bus The worksheets have been designed with convenience in mind! Print and copy a class set of each and keep them in your sub tub or folder with the overview sheets. Pupils answer on paper to save copying new sheets each time! Overview and recording sheets are included: when a cover teacher needs a lesson, you or they can see at a glance which classes have done which sheets, and which sheet will be best for that class. Each worksheet should last a lesson (assuming 50-60 minutes) and there are suggestions of extension activities for fast finishers or to differentiate for mixed ability classes. General, open questions make these suitable for a range of ages and abilities. The sheets are dyslexia-friendly with careful choice of layout and fonts. Pupils can work independently with no assistance from the teacher, perfect for non-specialists. The worksheets cover a range of topics so you are sure to find something any situation. Each has an icon in the corner to help you sort them quickly if they get mixed up. The range included means these can be used for many different classes. They are aimed at Y7-10 (Scottish BGE S1-3) but the open-question nature of the worksheets allow them to be used for older or younger students too. I really hope you find this product useful! I have used these successfully with my classes for years and they are so convenient for subs. I’d recommend pairing this resource with my Music Games Bundle - another staple to have ready in your classroom for emergencies! Or if you want to stock up your sub tub, check out my Music Sub Bundle, with 34 different sub plans!
Music Theory Workbook Bundle 1
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Music Theory Workbook Bundle 1

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Do you need a full year Music Theory course to suit your middle or high school students? This bundle contains THREE music theory books desgined to cover basic music theory week by week. Need something that is not babyish? Are your older pupils put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? 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! This bundle contains books 1, 2 and 3 in the series. They introduce 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 are: The Treble Clef Treble Clef Notes Practising Treble Clef Notes Note Values Rest Values Dotted Notes Stems and Tails Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap Leger Lines Bars and Bar Lines Semiquavers and Beaming Simple Time Signatures Ties Tempo Tempo Changes Dynamics Further Dynamics Bass Clef Further Bass Clef Accidentals Intervals Tone and Semitones More Leger Lines Compound Time Major Key Signatures Scales Tonic Triads Signs and Symbols Sequences Italian Terms Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each 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 workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. 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 30 weeks in total. I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 8-14, 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! These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are designed to cover the majority of the content of several, including: England/Wales Key Stage 3 Scottish SQA National 5 ABRSM grade 1 theory Trinity grade 1 theory LCM grade 1 theory RCM Canada grade 1-2 AMEB Australia grade 1 Looking for something more advanced? Bundle 2 contains books 4-6 which covers more advanced music theory topics. Find it in my TES shop!
Music Theory Workbooks 1-6 BUNDLE
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Music Theory Workbooks 1-6 BUNDLE

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Do you need a long-term Music Theory curriculum to suit your middle school students? This bundle contains SIX music theory books designed to cover music theory week by week. Do you need music workbooks that are not babyish? Are your older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way and then lead on to more complex work? THIS is why I created this course! This bundle contains all the books (1-6) in the series. They introduce/revise the basics of music theory then lead on to more advanced topics. Topics included are: The Treble Clef Treble Staff Notes Practicing Treble Staff Notes Note Values Rest Values Dotted Notes Stems and Tails Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap Leger Lines Measures and Bar Lines 16th notes (semiquavers) and beaming Simple Time Signatures Ties Tempo Tempo Changes Dynamics Further Dynamics Bass Staff Further Bass Staff Accidentals Intervals Steps and Half Steps More Leger Lines Compound Time Major Key Signatures Scales Tonic Triads Signs and Symbols Sequences Italian Terms Simple Time Groupings Further Key Signatures Relative Minors Chords I, IV and V Triplets Further Tempo Enharmonic Transpose an Octave More Signs and Symbols Further Compound Time Compound Time Groupings Arpeggios Minor Scales Chords in Major Keys Chords in Minor Keys Ornaments Cadences Transcribing Between Clefs Pentatonic Scales Other Time Signatures More Key Signatures Inversions Further Italian Terms More Cadences Circle of Fifths Transposing Further Intervals More Triads More Chord Types Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). The printable workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. These booklets are 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. They designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory over an extended period of time, supplementing your usual curriculum. I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 8-16, 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! These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are at roughly the following levels. Books 1-3 cover approximately: ABRSM grade 1 theory Trinity grade 1 theory LCM grade 1 theory RCM Canada grade 1-2 AMEB Australia grade 1 Scottish SQA National 5 England/Wales pre-GCSE (year 8-9) Books 4-6 cover approximately: ABRSM grade 2 theory Trinity grade 2 theory LCM grade 2 theory RCM Canada grade 3 AMEB Australia grade 2 Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher England/Wales GCSE
Music Theory Workbook 5
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Music Theory Workbook 5

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Are your pupils ready for some more advanced theory such as compound time, chords and cadences? Whether you are revising music theory or teaching older learners from the beginning, you will want a Music Theory course that is not babyish, covers lots of ground and includes self reflection tasks. This is Book 5 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce 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. Books 4-6 build on basic knowledge, moving on to more complex topics. Topics included in Book 5 are: Further Compound Time Compound Time Groupings Arpeggios Minor Scales Chords in Major Keys Chords in Minor Keys Ornaments Cadences Transcribing Between Clefs Pentatonic Scales 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 lessons in total. This workbook follows on from books 1-3 and book 4. Coming soon - book 6! I have used this booklet for years with my own pupils, usually from age 10-13, 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 young children. Please let me know how you use it! These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels: ABRSM grade 2 theory Trinity grade 2 theory LCM grade 2 theory RCM Canada grade 3 AMEB Australia grade 2 Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher England/Wales GCSE
Music Theory Workbook 4
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Music Theory Workbook 4

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Revising basic music theory or teaching older learners? Do you need a Music Theory course that is not babyish, includes varied written exercises and self reflection? Are your students ready to move beyond the basic note names and note values? THIS is why I created this course! This is Book 4 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce 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 4 are: Simple Time Groupings More Key Signatures Relative Minor Chords I, IV and V Triplets Further Tempo Enharmonic Transposing an Octave Signs and Symbols Italian Terms 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). 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. This workbook follows on from books 1-3 (available here); books 5-6 coming soon! 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 young children. Please let me know how you use it! These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels: England/Wales GCSE Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher ABRSM grade 2 theory Trinity grade 2 theory LCM grade 2 theory RCM Canada grade 3 AMEB Australia grade 2
Music sub cover worksheet and wordsearch bundle
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Music sub cover worksheet and wordsearch bundle

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Double up your cover work for your music classes! This bundle contains my best-selling set of cover / sub lesson plans and wordsearches - 24 sheets in total! Great for back-to-school, this will make sure any potential cover work for your classes this year is sorted! Sickness, courses, exams, emergencies - whatever the reason for your absence, you will know these no-prep worksheets are ready to go. Are you fed up leaving mindless work for your cover staff? Can’t leave detailed work for a non-music specialist? Do you need to engage your students in your absence, and want them to use their brains? These worksheets and wordsearches will solve your problems! No prep - just print and go Differentiated Suitable for non-specialists Students work independently No tech/minimal tech The range of topics makes these suitable for all kinds of classes. They are also open enough, and include differentiated versions, so they are appropriate for a wide range of year groups, saving you time and money by not purchasing multiple sub plans. Little or no prior knowledge is needed to complete them. I really hope you find this product useful! I have used these successfully with my classes for years. Cover and supply teachers have commented on how easy they are to use for a non-specialist and that the pupils were happily engaged in the work for the lesson. The worksheets can also be used for quiet lessons, fast finishers, homework or when you just need some written work for a student who can’t or won’t engage in the class lesson! Looking for even more value? Check out this bundle of music worksheets for emergencies!
Music worksheets BUNDLE for sub/cover teachers
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Music worksheets BUNDLE for sub/cover teachers

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Freshen up your emergency sub plans or cover work for your music department with this value bundle of high quality cover worksheets! These 34 different worksheets are suitable for subs, general music, make-up lessons, homework and more! No prep worksheets which are ready to print and go, with differentiated options, covering a range of popular topics for general music classes. Great for back-to-school, these will ensure you are ready for emergency absences all year long! What’s included? My best-selling set of sub plans x8 A set of differentiated wordsearches x16 Classical composer worksheets with reading comprehension and questions x10 Tell me more! As educators, we often feel guilty when we have to leave tedious work for another teacher in our absence. This bundle is full of high-quality worksheets which will keep your students engaged and using their brains (instead of becoming bored completing mindless treble clef note worksheets on repeat!). No prior knowledge (or teacher knowledge) is needed, so they are ideal for leaving with non-specialists for any class. Minimal or no technology is needed for each of the worksheets, and no instruments are required, so the worksheets are perfect for any classroom set up. The range of topics makes these suitable for all kinds of classes - general music, band, choir etc. They are also open enough, and include differentiated versions, so they are appropriate for a wide range of year group levels, saving you time and money by not purchasing multiple sub plans or cover work packets. I really hope you find this product useful! I have used these successfully with my classes for years and they are so convenient for leaving when I am absent.
Elements of Music Scavenger Hunt Music Game
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Elements of Music Scavenger Hunt Music Game

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If you are looking for a creative way to introduce the elements of music, this printable scavenger hunt activity is ready to go! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task. What’s included? 10 Short Reading Passages 10 Questions Student Answer Sheet Student Directions Teacher Directions Teacher Answer Key Tell me more! Your students can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a musical laboratory, where the elements of music are mixed to make compositions. Students move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! The reading passages have been carefully written for around age 10-12 reading level. Each reading card focuses on one element (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Tempo, Time Signatures, Texture, Structure, Style, Timbre, Dynamics). You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed. Save time! This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the elements of music as a topic. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. And it can be done in any classroom or space without any technology! Check out similar products: a scavenger hunt related to the instruments of the orchestra, another focusing on musical periods - or buy them all in a discounted bundle! For teachers in Scotland, the elements match the SQA headings of Understanding Music/listening concepts. However, this game has been designed so that the information very broad and general, and is not specific to any particular curriculum so can be used by anyone!
Musical Instrument Bunting
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Musical Instrument Bunting

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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).
Music Theory Workbook 2 for beginners
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Music Theory Workbook 2 for beginners

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Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are your middle school or older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? 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! This is Book 2 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce 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 2 are: Semiquavers (16th notes) and beaming Simle Time Signatures Ties Tempo Tempo Changes Dynamics Further Dynamics Bass Clef Further Bass Clef Accidentals 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. This workbook follows on from book 1 (available here) and can be followed by books 3-6! 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 young children. Please let me know how you use it!
Music Theory Quiz - 9 quizzes on basic theory
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Music Theory Quiz - 9 quizzes on basic theory

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Do you need music theory quizzes to test your students’ knowledge of basic theory, such as treble and bass clef notes, note values, time signatures, dynamics, tempo, signs and symbols? Use them for: assessments homework tracking/monitoring extension work for fast finishers leaving for a sub or cover teacher The quizzes can be used alone but they have been designed to work perfectly with my set of Theory Workbooks 1-3. I use them to test pupils’ knowledge and understanding at the end of each book. 2 versions are included - UK and US terminology (crotchets/quarter notes, stave/staff etc). There are so many music theory resources are available, but this course has been designed with older beginners in mind, and progresses beyond the basics. There are 9 quizzes in total; 3 sets of 3. Each set is progressively harder than the last. You can spend a little time on theory each lesson, fitting it in around your usual curriculum, and giving your students an excellent grounding in musical literacy!
Music Wordsearches - set of 16 wordsearch puzzles
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Music Wordsearches - set of 16 wordsearch puzzles

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These wordsearches are fantastic for music cover work! 16 differentiated worksheets, no prep, print and go, and suitable for non-specialist teachers. Tired of leaving mindless puzzles for your class when you have a substitute teacher? These wordsearches require pupils to answer questions, research or use their knowledge too! As well as sub plans, they are great for end-of-year, summarizing a topic, independent work, homework, fast finishers and more! What’s included: Composers Music Signs and Symbols Music Technology Musical Genres Musicals Orchestral Instruments Popular Artists Popular Bands This product is more than just a wordsearch - each one is differentiated! There are 8 different wordsearches with 2 versions of each - a basic wordsearch with a word list, and a more advanced version which involves more pupil work. See the preview for examples! The worksheets have been designed with convenience in mind! Print and copy and keep them in your sub tub or folder. Pupils can work independently with no assistance from the teacher, perfect for non-specialists. The wordsearches cover a range of topics. Each has an icon in the corner to help your classroom organization. They are aimed at lower secondary school, but would also be suitable for older or younger classes too. I know as a music teacher, I have to teach a range of ages, and I love when I find a resource I can reuse with different classes! I really hope you find this product useful! I have used these successfully with my classes for years and they are so convenient to leave for my classes for when I am absent, on a trip, rehearsing a concert or dealing with exams. I’d recommend pairing this resource with my Music Games Bundle - another staple to have ready in your classroom for emergencies! Like the worksheets, most of the games can be used independently by pupils, without a specialist teacher. Or, save money and stock up your cover worksheets with my Music Sub Bundle - 34 different worksheets to use in emergencies!
Treble Clef - Interactive Digital Game for music class
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Treble Clef - Interactive Digital Game for music class

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Do you need an interactive game for your music class to revise treble clef notes? Make learning treble staff notes FUN with this digital game! Designed to look like a fidget/pop toy, students compete against one another to name the notes on the treble clef and rack up points. No prep, just open the file and play! What’s included? A digital game which runs in PowerPoint 2 versions (with and without ledger line notes) 28 questions in each game Self checking - answers are displayed at the click of a button Clear instructions Tell me more! Keeping students engaged in theory work can be tough, especially the older ones! This product is fun and colorful without looking too childish. Students enjoy the competitive nature of trying to answer more questions correctly than their classmates. The “fidget pop” design is always a hit, and there’s something very satisfying about popping the buttons to answer questions, check answers, and add to your score. Having two different difficulty versions of the game allows you to return to the activity later on in the year with the more difficult version, or to differentiate your lesson by having some students using each version depending on their ability. Your students will be able to work independently as the answers are included in the game. It can be used with teams, as a whole class activity, or single players to fit your class requirements. This product could also be used by piano teachers or other instrumental tutors looking for a fresh way to revise note names. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. Please note: this is a PowerPoint file and you must have PowerPoint installed to run it. The game will not function correctly on Google Slides or other alternative software. This resource works really well on touchscreens/interactive whiteboards but is just as much fun on laptops/netbooks/PCs. Are you more of a paper person? I also have printable games for revising treble clef notes.
Danse Macabre Music Listening unit, no prep, no tech, no instruments!
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Danse Macabre Music Listening unit, no prep, no tech, no instruments!

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Halloween or year-round, Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre is a classical favourite enjoyed by students! Engage your music pupils with this no-prep, print-and-go unit based on Danse Macabre. Perfect for classrooms with limited access to instruments, technology, or a dedicated music space, these general music lesson plans are designed to develop listening skills, foster music appreciation, and encourage creative thinking through a wide variety of activities. Introduce your students to this enthralling, spooky Romantic music masterpiece! What’s included? 10 page printable workbook for students (PDF format) Teacher instructions (PDF format) UK and USA versions (bar/measure, crotchet/quarter note etc) Listening Activities: focus on identifying instruments and musical features including symphonic poem, waltz and canon Theory activities: written tasks based on 3/4 time signature, recognizing musical signs and symbols Composer study: learn a little about the life and works of Camille Saint-Saens Composition: students compose a short rhythm in 3/4 time Opportunities for whole class, group and pair activities: encourage collaboration through discussions and shared tasks Non-music exercises: allow your students to use their imagination, drawing in response to the music, and creating interview questions for the composer Not included: the audio file for the recording of Danse Macabre is not included for copyright reasons. However, the timings are clearly noted in the teacher instructions and the piece is easy to find on all major streaming platforms. The only technology required is a speaker, CD player or computer to play the music on. Tell me more! This unit is flexible and ready-to-use! Ideal to fit into your regular curriculum, or to use for last-minute changes to your teaching circumstances. No instruments, technology, or special setup needed - just print the student booklets and students write directly on them. The tasks support key music education standards like active listening, analysis, theory, history and creativity. As music teachers, we have to be flexible and adaptable to room changes, limited resources, disengaged classes, behaviour challenges and more! I designed these units with these circumstances in mind! Whether you’ve to teach some quiet lessons during exams, or you have no access to technology or instruments, or if you have a class who cannot be trusted with practical work, this unit will keep your students busy, engaged and learning! Despite the “no instruments, no technology label”, these lessons are not boring! They are packed with a range of short activities, mixing theory work, listening excerpts, written tasks and class discussions. The unit should last approximately 4 lessons for students age 10-13. Similar units for are available - Mars and Purcell’s Rondeau from The Fairy Queen.
Music Theory Workbook 6
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Music Theory Workbook 6

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This is the final book in a series of 6, aimed at teaching more advanced music theory to older students. If you need a Music Theory course that is not babyish, includes varied written exercises and self reflection, moving far beyond basic note names and note values, this is for you! This is Book 6 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce 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 6 are: Other Time Signatures (including irregular) More Key Signatures (up to 5 sharps and flats) Inversions Further Italian Terms More Cadences Circle of Fifths Transposing Further Intervals (major, minor and perfect) More Triads (augmented, diminished) More Chord Types (diminished 7th, dominant 7th, addded 6th) 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). 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. This workbook follows on from books 1-5. The books are available to purchase individually from my TES store, or save some money by purchasing all 6 as a bundle! I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 12-16, 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 young children. Please let me know how you use it! These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels: England/Wales GCSE Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher ABRSM grade 2 theory Trinity grade 2 theory LCM grade 2 theory RCM Canada grade 3 AMEB Australia grade 2
Music Theory Quiz - set of 18 assessments
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Music Theory Quiz - set of 18 assessments

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This is a set of 18 music theory quizzes, designed to test your students’ theory knowledge as they progress from the basics to more advanced concepts. Use them for: assessments homework tracking/monitoring extension work for fast finishers leaving for a sub or cover teacher The quizzes can be used alone (see the preview for topics covered) but they have been designed to work perfectly with my set of Theory Workbooks. I use them to test my pupils’ knowledge and understanding at the end of each book. 2 versions are included - UK and US terminology (crotchets/quarter notes, stave/staff etc). There are so many music theory resources are available, but this course has been designed with older beginners in mind, and progresses beyond the basics. There are 18 quizzes in total; 6 sets of 3. Each set is progressively harder than the last. You can spend a little time on theory each lesson, fitting it in around your usual curriculum, and giving your students an excellent grounding in musical literacy!
Halloween Music Game: Musical Ghost Hunt
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Halloween Music Game: Musical Ghost Hunt

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Are you looking for a Halloween activity for your students that reinforces their treble clef note reading and playing skills? This activity is like a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt! Your pupils will be active and engaged as they search the classroom for ghosts and use them to complete their sheet music before practising it on their instruments. This activity will suit a range of ages. It is fun without being babyish and can be easily completed in one lesson. The sheet music can be played on any treble clef instrument. With minimal prep (printing and hiding the ghosts), you will have a fun Halloween lesson suitable for a range of music classes. The students will go on a treasure hunt, finding the ghosts, and writing the missing notes on their sheet music. This is a great game for a little Halloween fun, and reinforces the theory and instrumental skills the students have been working on! Full teacher instructions are included, answers, and a lead sheet with lyrics for the teacher.
FREE - 3 music games for treble clef notes and note values
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FREE - 3 music games for treble clef notes and note values

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Looking for a free, print-and-go music theory activity for your music class? No prep, interactive and engaging, these printable cards and games are a great addition to any music teacher’s toolkit! What’s included? 20 Treble Clef Note Cards: Each card displays notes from C to A, covering ledger lines and varied note values. 3 Game Instruction Cards: Each game card introduces a unique activity that uses the note cards, with straightforward directions for seamless classroom integration. Tell me more! The games are age-appropriate & engaging, appealing to middle school/Year 7-9/S1-3 but adaptable for other age groups too. Striking a balance of fun but not childish, your students can enjoy some games and puzzles in their music theory work. Having a range of games printed and ready-to-go is a must in my music classroom. I keep them in a zip case on my desk, ready to pull out when I need an extra activity, brain break or task for fast finishers. Theory revision Rhythm work Aural/ear skills Treble clef notes Group work Individual work Pair work Fast finishers Ice breakers Mini compositions PDF format Want to upgrade? This free version of the resource features 20 different flashcards and 3 suggestions of games you can use. A full version is available in my store, with 10 more cards, 4 different designs (including black & white option) and 5 additional games. There are also Autumn, Halloween and Christmas versions, with more coming soon!