develop your pupils keyboard skills with one of the great composers The following scores have been created with all pupils in mind. It is a simple arrangement which is geared towards pupils focusing n the skills required to play the keyboard. this resource includes: melody only version music with and without note names music with colour coded notes melody and root note chords to explore the left hand triad chord version to explore playing chords in full

Introduction to punk This lesson introduces pupils to the concept of punk and why it happened. Aimed at BTEC tech award pupils studying component 1: exploring musical styles and products, but has also been used as a workshop lesson for year 9s.

These are 2 theory based lessons aimed at year 9 / 10, using boomwhackers to explore scales and chords practically. The criteria is based on the BTEC Tech award in music practice, however feel free to edit this to suit your needs. In the second power point, you are able to type in th text box during the powerpoint for the starter task. You will need to make sure you have active x control selected. To do this, go to file-options-customize ribbon and selecet developer and add ins.

overview In this lesson, pupils explore the work of John Cage and develop an understanding of what music is and what makes a sound musical. Resources This lesson comes with a booklet, which includes objectives, goal setting, all tasks and self reflection. Both booklet and Power point use duel coding to support pupil understanding. designed and planned for you so you don’t have to This lesson is part of a series of stand alone lessons I am creating to be part of a transition project. I have designed these lessons to be delivered by non-specialists and / or teachers who have limited resources. It is also suitable for remote learning and year 7 pupils.

This resource is to support pupils when learning how to play keyboard. The notes use the boomwhacker colours. This also includes a large version to pint off and display. This resource is designed as an adaptation for learners who struggle to read notation / remember notes of the piano.

Music progress mat great to have on the desks for pupils. Helps give a little confidence boost, so pupils know how they can make progress or identify what they have done in lesson to show they have made progress. duel coding icons used are simple to help pupil’s understand what each statement means.