This ppt covers features of baroque, classical and romantic music, musical devices and structures, as well as a look at excerpts of the score to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Probably best used as a starting point to save some time.
A one-page summary of all key elements of music information for this piece, including one version with answers and a blank version so you can test yourself.
A one-page summary of all key elements of music information for this piece, including one version with answers and a blank version so you can test yourself.
This simple Excel sheet outlines all the skills pupils are required to learn according to the Eduqas spec. It has columns on the right for Red, Amber, Green ratings and can be printed as a worksheet for students. Hopefully, it saves you a little time combing through the spec. This is meant to go alongside my extensive PLC Quiz that helps students work out their ability in the listening and appraising categories.
This document contains all the key terms required by the Eduqas exam board (though could be used for any exam board), containing a blank definition column and red/amber/green columns.
This simple resource can be used with students to check their knowledge. It covers Recording, Composing and Producing with red, amber and green columns to identify strengths and weaknesses.
This one-page worksheet provides examples and exercises to help students understand the importance of AO4 in extended answer questions. When I went on a course with the ex chief examiner, he explained that most students lost an inordinate number of marks because they did not understand this. Page 1 contains examples I made up, whereas page 2 contains a blank AO4 column for students to fill in.
Here you have a list of vocabulary I insist KS3 students learn. They can fill the master list out over the duration of the course and you can use the separate tests as you go along.
Music Technology A-Level (Edexcel)
This is an 11-page compilation of questions on effects from Unit 2 past papers.
E.g. Unit 2 2009 Q1f: "Describe what is meant by ‘Flange’?
You can obtain these freely off the Edexcel website, but you may want to save some time compiling them.
This resource has proved to be extremely useful with my students, showing patterns that may not be evident when answering a wider range of questions.
A 14-question exam-style listening quiz including excerpts and answer sheet. Don't forget to check out my other resources in this series. I have 12 of these, but will wait to see how popular these are before spending time uploading them all. Enjoy and good luck with teaching the course!
Another great quiz that will help your students practise for the Unit 3 listening exam. Can also be used as a more interesting way to learn vocabulary.
This quiz contains 13 questions relating to the Bernstein set work 'Who Knows?'. A great revision resource targeting key vocabulary and listening skills to be used in class or as homework.
A 14-question exam-style listening quiz for the set work Grace by Buckley. Includes listening excerpts and answer sheet. Have a look at other resources in this series as well.
This is a 13-question exam-style quiz on the Bernstein set work. The folder includes a track for each listening question and an answer sheet. Please search for my other resources in this series if you like this.
Music Technology A-Level (Edexcel)
This is a 34-page compilation of all Unit 2 and Unit 4 past paper questions relating to instruments and equipment (incl. all Unit 4 Question 4).
E.g. Unit 2 2009 Q5b: “What percussive sounds other than a drum kit are used to drive the rhythm on this track?”.
E.g. Unit 4 2016 Q4b: “Figure 1 shows delay, wah-wah and distortion guitar pedals. Explain the function of the pedals and the controls that can be seen in the picture.”
Naturally, all these questions are freely available online, but you can save yourself hours of time sifting through them. However, you will need to check the Mark Schemes for answers.
A one-page summary of all key elements of music information for this piece, including one version with answers and a blank version so you can test yourself.