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Christmas Anagram Quiz - movie and song titles
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Christmas Anagram Quiz - movie and song titles

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Here is a quick and easy Christmas quiz! This ready-to-print worksheet contains 24 anagrams of Christmas songs and movie titles, such as “holidays by Mr C” (Mary’s Boy Child) and “every year mirth scorns me” (Merry Christmas, Everyone). Some easy, some trickier, your students will love this fun Christmas lesson. Suitable for music classes but could be used in any subject wanting to join in with the seasonal fun! Great for a last-minute filler at the end of term/semester. These are also ideal for sub/ cover/ supply teachers (winter flu season is upon us!) as they require no preparation except printing. Aimed at secondary school level - younger pupils would also enjoy it, possibly with some additional clues or help. Answers for the teacher are included.
Spot it, Match it - a musical game BASIC VERSION
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Spot it, Match it - a musical game BASIC VERSION

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Based on the popular family game, this is a fun way to revise musical signs and symbols! Suitable for all ages. Every pair of cards will have one, and only one, matching pair. The aim is to spot it before your opponents - and if you can define the symbol, you keep the card. Finish with the most cards, and you win the game!
Interactive Soundscape - Rainforest/Jungle
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Interactive Soundscape - Rainforest/Jungle

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This is something a bit different and unique! This product is a Rainforest/Jungle Soundscape. It contains 10 images and 10 sounds, which can be layered and played in any order to create a soundscape. To purchase a complete creative writing lesson, built around using this soundscape, check out this product here or the Farmyard version here! Please note: You MUST have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer/mac to run this resource. The animations will not work properly in the browser version or on alternative software such as Google slides.
FAB Music Reward Stickers
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FAB Music Reward Stickers

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Printable motivation/reward stickers for your music students! 10 different designs are included, in PDF and PowerPoint format, with one that will suit every student, regardless of age and gender. Some designs are black & white for easy & cheaper printing.
Music Multi-Game Flashcards - treble clef notes BASIC VERSION
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Music Multi-Game Flashcards - treble clef notes BASIC VERSION

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I love resources with multiple uses and I just keep thinking of more ways to use these! This is a set of 20 flashcards, each with a different treble clef note and note value. I’ve included 3 suggestions of games/activities, suitable for all ages and different elements of music . A full version is also available, with an extra 10 cards to make a set of 30, 8 different designs (including Christmas and Halloween) and a further 5 suggestions of games and activities. The download includes the cards in PowerPoint and PDF formats. This is a personal favourite of mine for the classroom and I hope you enjoy using it too!
Easy Piano Have You Seen the Ghost of John
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Easy Piano Have You Seen the Ghost of John

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This is a simple piano arrangement of a fun, popular Halloween piece which could also be enjoyed year-round. Beginner-intermediate pupils who can read the full stave should learn this piece reasonably quickly. Each hand features single melody or two note chords, with changes of hand position including up to one leger line. The rhythms are very straightforward. This arrangement is 12 bars long, includes no syncopation, one flat in the key signature, dynamics and fingering suggestions. The downloadable file is in PDF format and features helpful tips for the pupil and teacher. The lyrics are also included in case your pupil wants to sing along! This could be used in one-to-one lessons, for recitals, in larger piano or keyboard classes or just for fun!
Singing Voices, Smiling Faces: warm-up song
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Singing Voices, Smiling Faces: warm-up song

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This is a great, fun, easy-to-learn warm up song and game. It requires no instruments or equipment and can be used by non music specialists. Young kids especially love it but older primary children can still enjoy it too. The download is the sheet music, lyrics and instructions in PDF format.
Chart Toppers Bulletin/Display Board
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Chart Toppers Bulletin/Display Board

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Run out of time to get your classroom back-to-school ready? Don’t panic! This easy bulletin board idea gets your students involved in the process and gives you the chance to get to know new classes… win-win! Students will love the retro vibe of the vinyl records as well as the opportunity to share their favourite music with you. This resource contains a suggested heading and choice of three pupil “records” to print. Everything can be printed in black and white - save your printing budget! Print on coloured paper to tie in with your classroom theme, or allow students to colour in and decorate their records. I hope you love decorating your classroom with these fun, retro records and use them to get to know your pupils’ musical tastes. I would love to see pictures of your wall once it is done! For more easy classroom decor, see my store for this fun and colorful Instrument Bunting. Looking to refresh your classroom games? I have a bundle of great fun music games too!
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 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 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 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 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 Workbook 3 for beginners
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Music Theory Workbook 3 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 3 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 3 are: Intervals Tones and Semitones More Leger Lines Compound Time Major Key Signatures Scales Tonic Triads Signs and Symbols Sequences 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). 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 and book 2 (available here) or save money and buy all 3 as a bundle! 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!
Aural Counters Games - intro to music melodic and rhythmic dictation
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Aural Counters Games - intro to music melodic and rhythmic dictation

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This is a fun introduction to aural skills and melodic and rhythmic dictation. Designed for upper primary/lower secondary but suitable for all ages with some modification. This resource contains reusable, printable pupil sheets, instructions, TOU and a PowerPoint with 45 questions, including audio and answers. There are 3 rounds of 5 questions in each heading: MELODY, RHYTHM and INTERVALS. Each round has clear instructions and gets progressively harder. This makes this resource ideal for using over weeks of lessons. Not included - counters (alternatives: dry-wipe markers, buttons, reusable stickers, balls of play-dough or modelling clay - my sensory/tactile learners LOVE this option!) If you like the look of this resource, please check out my TES shop for more Music games and activities!
Spot It, Match It - musical instruments
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Spot It, Match It - musical instruments

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Based on the popular family game of finding the matching pair on two cards, this is a fun way for your pupils to practise recognising intruments, including orchestral, popular and folk instruments. This could be used with classes of all ages. The images are high quality, accurate pictures of instruments purchased and used with permission. The printable cards are included in PDF and PowerPoint format.
Spot and Match it - a musical game FULL VERSION
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Spot and Match it - a musical game FULL VERSION

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Based on the popular family game, this is a fun way to revise musical signs and symbols! Suitable for all ages. This full version of the game has 31 cards, each with 6 different signs/symbols, from 31 symbols in total. Every pair of cards will have one, and only one, matching pair. The aim is to spot it before your opponents - and if you can define the symbol, you keep the card. Finish with the most cards, and you win the game!
Music Listening Unit: Mars - no instruments, no technology
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Music Listening Unit: Mars - no instruments, no technology

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This Music Listening/Music Appreciation unit is aimed at upper primary/lower secondary and is flexible and ready to use. No prep, no tech, no instruments - use it whatever your teaching situation! Mars: Bringer of War by Holst from The Planets Suite is a classical favourite and your pupils will be engaged in learning about the music with a space exploration theme! This unit lasts around 3 hours and features the following: multiple listening tasks ostinato dissonance fanfare coda short composition theory tasks practical tasks creative response tasks pupil workbook (8 pages PDF format) teacher notes/lesson plans (2 pages PDF format) suggestions of extension/enrichment activities Included are UK and USA versions (bar/measure, crotcher/quarter note etc) and color and black and white versions for easy printing. The audio is not included, for copyright reasons, but I have an included a link - it is easy to find on all platforms. The only technology you require is something to play the audio from - eg a computer, CD player or bluetooth speaker. No instruments are required as all rhythm exercises can be clapped. Despite the “no instruments, no technology” label, this is a jam-packed, engaging and comprehesive unit. It will fit in to any music class and classroom! I really hope you enjoy this product. Don’t forget to leave a review and follow my store to be the first to know about similar products!
Maple Leaf Rag - for a cappella choir
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Maple Leaf Rag - for a cappella choir

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I originally arranged this piece to be a fun technique exercise for my vocal group to work on after concert season – but it proved to be such a hit we included it in the next show! This is a short, snappy arrangement of the Scott Joplin favourite, Maple Leaf Rag. What it lacks in length (around 30 seconds!) it more than makes up for with content – your choir will work on their pitch, chromatic intervals, syncopation, dynamic contrast and more! If your choir find the soprano 1 part too difficult, it could be played on an instrument with the choir providing the accompaniment through the other parts. Once the choir knows it well, it can be used as a really fun warm-up exercise too!