Listen to four performances of Carol of the Bells and match statements to describe the music. Full explanation on my youtube channel.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion parts.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion, B flat and TAB parts. These are the backing tracks used on my YouTube video.

A lively, fun piece for first ensemble based on an old Russian folksong (also used for the Tetris game). The piece is scored for: C instruments (4 parts) Bb instruments (4 parts) Eb instruments (2 parts) TAB guitar and TAB ukulele (2 parts) Alto clef (2 parts) Bass clef (2 parts) untuned percussion If there’s an extra part that you need, please get in touch via email: rhymeswithcurrant@gmail.com

A piece for players who have mastered the notes B A and G. It combines an original song with the traditional carols: Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells. This is the sheet music, on a stave with note names.

These are pdfs to go with my Lunar New Year Song. They include: the melody line with lyrics to verse 1 and chorus the melody line with lyrics to verse 1 and chorus plus guitar chords the melody without lyrics, with note names above the stave

An mp3 to accompany the piece ‘Christmas in the BAG’ . This is a piece for players who have mastered the notes B A and G. It combines an original song with the traditional carols: Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells.

This is a pdf of the instrumental parts for my piece Dancing Giraffes. It was written with tuned percussion in mind, but could also be played on ukulele, recorders and other C instruments. One low note (B in part 2) needs replacing with a D if it is too low for your instrument.

A worksheet to compare five different version of the carol ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ Working in pairs, colour the trees in different colours. Then listen to the different versions and find statements that describe the music. Colour the baubles to match the tree.

A pdf of the parts to accompany the piece ‘Kalyango’ for whole class tuned percussion.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion parts.

These is a paired/group activity that follows on from my You Tube video: Sing it, sign it, tap it, play it! do-re-mi songs Cut out the ‘building blocks’ and choose four to make up your melody. Try different ideas. Which blocks work well as the opening? Which makes your melody sound finished? When you’re happy with it, stick the four building blocks down. Can you write out your melody on a stave?

Instrumental parts suitable for Orff instruments (tuned percussion, recorders) plus ukulele/guitar to enable you to create your own classroom arrangement of this beautiful folk melody. Play along with my youtube video or go it alone- the choice is yours!

Play descant and treble recorders together from the start with these graded pieces that progress from one note - two notes - first three notes. The pieces are in a range of styles so that there’s something for everyone! This bundle includes the sheet music pdfs and backing track mp3s or WAVs for: Watch out! Let’s go Tudor Dance Rocka Docka Three press ups Just chillin’ One lump or two? Havana Smile DNA groove Cat and Mouse Lions Drifting Take a BAG (and a DEC) Skip and a hop Hot pursuit Waiting Playalongs can be found on my YouTube channel: Mrs Durrant rhymes with currant

Score and parts for my piece ‘Abuela’s Tango’. The parts are as follows: C part 1 high C part 1 low C part 2 C part 3 B flat part 1 B flat part 2 B flat part 3 Guitar TAB Claves Maracas Congo Bass 1 Bass 2 Piano A playalong video is available on my YouTube channel.

This is a resource pack to support playing the Brazilian folk song Sambalele. There are parts for ukulele in TAB plus three parts for C instruments (tuned percussion, recorders etc). These are the bass, accompaniment and melody parts on my YouTube video.

This worksheet is to accompany the level 2 quiz on my YouTube channel.

These are the parts that are on my Korobeiniki Challenge video on YouTube. The music is in staff and Ukulele TAB notation. I find it useful to have pdfs printed out to support different playing abilities within the group.

To be used alongside the BBC Ten Pieces film and resources. Watch the Art Ninja video to give the children the idea of responding to music through art. Using the template (with markers to signpost the way!) draw and annotate how you wish- instruments, sounds, moods, techniques, storylines etc.

Load up the different versions on YouTube. Give each pair a sheet and four different colours. Talk through any new vocabulary. Colour each basket in a different colour. Find three cockles/mussels with statements that describe the music and colour them to match the basket. Enjoy!