Definitions for the key words in the 8 set works for the Edexcel GCSE listening and appraising course. Words divided by the elements of music. Definitions taken from Rhinegold and Pearson resources.

8 sheets, one for each set work. Exercises that can be done for revision, home learning or as a class starter activity. Match the element of music to the correct sentence. Useful two- fold exercise to help retain the definitions of the elements of music and the kinds of words that are expected, and for memorising points about the set work.

Project Based Learning in Music with a holistic approach, incorporating drama and media. Can be done in school or for home learning. Student led. A fun music project for students to attempt and be as creative as they wish. Detailed step by step activities. ‘Get ready to host your own music program where you decide each of the sections. Host music interviews Play games such as ‘This or that’ or ‘Name a song that…’ Have live performances Present awards Submit the work written out or as a video, poster, audios. Freedom for students to be as creative as they like in this music project.

This is the extended version of the tasks with more ideas and templates that students can use for each section. With Christmas around the corner, who doesn’t like to have Christmas themed learning activities? Host a Christmas talk show. A fun group activity that can be done in school or through home learning. Encourage students to research, work independently, work in teams, be creative and enjoy learning about different Christmas traditions. Host an interview Make decorations This or that games Bake snacks Have an ‘awards’ ceremony Organise live music Think of charities and ways to encourage solidarity. Students can go off track and add anything they might enjoying preparing. The project can be delivered as a live performance, video recording, Poster presentation or written plan.

A booklet with 11 pages on the life of Cleopatra. Booklet includes: Fact file Questions Essay task True or false Vocabulary list Activities Spanish version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12646903

4 tests on the elements of music and basic theory and harmony to test your students’ knowledge.

3 worksheets: Elements of Music, The Blues, Popular Music. Unscramble the words and match them to the definitions. A good lesson starter or revision exercise.

A basic summary of the main points you can mention about for the pieces in Duchess, taken from The Pearson Support Guide. These are a starting point without bar numbers. Students should refer to their scores to put in context the examples. Some wider listening ideas with points you can mention about in an essay. This can be used as a poster or handouts for your students. A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pdf and pptx for the complete teaching of the Duchess, using notes for score analysis, taken from the Pearson Support Guide. Includes Youtube videos, wider listening ideas and task and questions to consider. Vocabulary key words for each of the elements of music in the set work. Vocabulary sheet for students to fill in definitions of keywords for the set work. Vocabulary sheet with definitions for the keywords in the set work. Exercise sheet to be used as a starting activity in lessons or for home revision. Match the element of music to the correct sentences.

ESPANOL: Un PDF con 8 paginas para usar eficazmente el tiempo de ensayo. Consejos para ensayar Plantillas para anotar el tiempo dedicado Plantillas para analizar otras actuaciones. 8 page booklet in Spanish with different tasks to help students keep track of their progress in performance and practise in a productive way. Pages include: Tips on how to practise. Different areas to work on. Practice checklist Practice diary Ways to analyse others’ performances. Questions for reflection Works for any exam board, for GCSE and/or A level Music. Many tips taken from marking schemes.

An introduction to the elements of music. 10 slides with explanations of the main elements you would need to talk about for the listening and appraising section of an exam. A good starting point for younger students. For an in depth lesson on the elements of music with keywords that you can use for the exam, you can find it here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elements-of-music-for-exams-powerpoint-12052615

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pdf and pptx outlining the 4 set briefs for Edexcel Music GCSE composition. Contains some examples of music and a homework task to start getting ideas rolling.

An interactive lesson using powerpoint in pdf or pptx format for a KS3 music lesson on structure and texture in popular music. Listening activities perform in an ensemble Kahoot quiz https://create.kahoot.it/details/f9696fe3-589e-4228-8750-898802889b51

This is the free version. For the extended version with more ideas and templates for students to use: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pbl-host-a-christmas-talk-show-extended-project-12445769 With Christmas around the corner, who doesn’t like to have Christmas themed learning activities? Host a Christmas talk show. A fun group activity that can be done in school or through home learning. Encourage students to research, work independently, work in teams, be creative and enjoy learning about different Christmas traditions. Host an interview Make decorations This or that games Bake snacks Have an ‘awards’ ceremony Organise live music Students can go off track and add anything they might enjoying preparing. The project can be delivered as a live performance, video recording, Poster presentation or written plan.

A fun music activity for students to attempt at home and be as creative as they wish. ‘Get ready to host your own music program where you will interview the person of your choice on their music tastes, and then present awards for various categories.’ This free version is a basic project overview that can be used for one lesson. Here is the version that can be used over several weeks with a breakdown of the different sections: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/home-learning-host-a-music-talk-show-extended-project-12324612

A group of lessons and activities for the topic of African music. Listening, performing and composing activities. Some resources are taken from Musical Futures.

2 formats: Powerpoint and PDF form. A theory quiz with 23 multiple choice questions to complete as a class or individually. Questions are classified into: Time signatures Identifying chords Identifying melodic intervals (these are to be played on piano by teacher, check answers beforehand!) Identifying instruments ( these are on the slides as very small youtube videos so that the students can’t see what instrument is playing. I was not able to put a soundclip!) Key signatures Scale degrees

An icebreaker activity for students to get to know their peers. Find someone who… All the points relate to students’ dramatic experiences.

3 posters with tips for: practising performance Composing Recording an album.

RESOURCE IN SPANISH ENG: 8 pages pdf- Resources in solfege ( do, re mi) and international system (C, D, E) All the major scales Chords for each key (divided into the 4 most common chords or 6 chords usually used to harmonise) All the pentatonic scales ES: 8 paginas en pdf- Recursos en sistema de solfeo (do re mi) e internacional (C D E) todas las escalas mayores Acordes para cada tonalidad (dividido en los 4 acordes mas comunes o los 6 acordes que normalmente usariamos para armonizar) Todas las escalas pentatonicas.