A set of worksheets outlining the different texture terms needed for GCSE and what they mean. Two exercises at the end give students a chance to apply their knowledge. A useful revision tool. Answers supplied.

A series of worksheets which take students through the basics of analysing rhythm, metre and tempo at GCSE level with exercises to help check understanding. Answers provided. A useful revision resource once completed.

A powerpoint-based quiz with four rounds covering the Beethoven Pathetique focus work: Anagrams Picture round Audio round Keyword speed round A good activity to help pupils revise this focus work using different stimuli. Student answer sheet included (answers provided on the PP).

8 worksheets which take students through the basics of tonality and how to analyse this at GCSE level. Exercises are used to test student understanding (answer sheet is provided).

A powerpoint-based quiz with four rounds covering the Bach Brandenburg focus work: Anagrams Picture round Audio round Keyword speed round A good activity to help revise this focus work using different stimuli. Student answer sheet included (answers provided on the PP).

This fun revision task requires students to choose 9 keywords from an extensive list of over 120 terms frequently used by all GCSE exam boards. The teacher then reads out the definition and students are to match the keyword to the definition. The download includes: Teacher ticklist of keywords and matching definitions Student list of definitions to choose from Student bingo grids Works well as an activity after the keyword sort task (uses same vocab list). A good way to check student understanding and address any misconceptions.

Sort card exercise which acts as a great revision activity for students and provides them with a useful glossary. Covers the following terms: Melody Harmony and tonality Texture Structure Music technology Rhythm, metre and tempo Dynamics The resource comes in both pdf format (correct answers with each definition ready for cutting up for card sort) and also as the original word document should you wish to add to it/ alter it. Green words are the basic words that all should know. Yellow words are those needed by students aiming for top grades. Dealing with general analysis terminology, and so not exam board specific.

5 worksheets which cover the basics of the Bach Brandenburg focus work, including context, structure and instrumentation. Ideally used in conjunction with the Focus Works: Further Analysis and Focus Works: Final Stages series which are coming soon to form a complete unit of work covering all aspects of the focus piece. Answers provided.

5 worksheets which look at the basics of the Beethoven Pathetique sonata such as context, structure and the development of the piano. Leads into the Focus Work Further Analysis and Focus Work Final Stages series which are coming soon to form a complete scheme of work for the entire focus work study. Answers supplied.

A medley of 7 carols written out for treble clef instruments, bass clef instruments and TAB. Includes: Once in Royal/ Ding Dong Merrily on High/ Deck the Halls/ Away in a Manger/ Silent Night/ Hark the Herald/ Good King Wenceslas.

This task gets students to play through 5 carols, work out what they are and then prepare a performance of one of them. The extension task contains the same 5 carols, but students are only given the first part and are required to work out the rest of the melody before preparing a performance. Carols are: Away in a Manger Silent NIght Once in Royal David’s City O Little Town of Bethlehem Ding Dong! Merrily on High

A medley of five popular Christmas tunes (Rudolph, Frosty, Jingle Bells, Christmas Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas). The download includes the medley written out for treble clef instruments, bass clef instruments and TAB.

Four part arrangement of this popular Christmas tune suitable for classroom ensembles. Parts in C, B flat, E flat and F plus guitar and bass guitar parts written in TAB and a vocal part. Parts supplied as PDF and also Sibelius 8.5.1 should you wish to modify. Enjoy!

Four part arrangement of this popular carol - parts 1-3 in C, B flat, E flat and F plus parts in TAB for guitar and Bass Guitar. Part 4 in C and B flat. Vocal part, piano part and easy part (in C, B flat, E flat and F) also all included. Files supplied as PDF and Sibelius 8.5.1 should you wish to modify to your own specification. Enjoy!