Music

 

Music at School 
Within this unit of study pupils will develop istening and appraising skills by listening to a variety of blues music. In particular they will develop an awareness of the blues style, recognising its origins and the purpose of the songs, whilst learning about the 12 bar blues. Key stage 3, 4
A Rough and Ready Guide to Teaching the Piano
This book is a valuable reference and guide to the complexities of piano playing, and for those embarking on teaching the piano, whether for beginners or more advanced pupils. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level
Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
Excellent resource including teacher support, examinations, diplomas, publications and lots more. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level
Children`s Music Web
A nonprofit organisation dedicated to music for kids. Key stage 3
Chinese Music and the Pentatonic Scale
Develops awareness of the pentatonic scale and how it is used in Chinese music, through listening, composing and performing. Also develops an awareness of music from different parts of the world and the cultural and historical influences upon it. Worksheets, scheme of work. Key stage 3
Classical Composers
Good place to learn about some of the great classical composers and their works. Key stages 3,4
Colin Ashworth's Web Site
Good resource for teachers and students containing a variety of musical topics, teaching resources, homework activities, music to download and use, bellringing, A level resources, and useful links. Key stages 2,3,4, Advanced Levels
Folk Music
Schemes of work, worksheets and activities to identify in folk music and the use of Lombard rhythm and modes. This lesson develops aural awareness and teaches the children respond to and evaluate a wide variety of folk music from around the world. Key stage 3
Groeswen - Online Recorder Lessons.
The Groeswen recorder tutor is aimed at KS2 / KS3 children who have mastered the basics of the recorder. It features a number of tunes, showing the children the sheet music whilst playing a background midi accompaniment. There are also some songs featured on the site.
Guide to the Symphony Orchestra
A brief overview of the origin of the symphony orchestra.A brief history and description of the instruments found in a symphony orchestra. Sound examples are also included, and a glossary of musical terms and other unfamiliar words. Good resource. Key stages 2,3
Internet Cello Society
A good site dedicated to introducing the cello from beginners to enthusiasts. You will need to go to the cello introduction section. Key stages 2,3 4
Johann Sebastian Bach
Information about this great classical composer and his works. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level
Ludwig van Beethoven
Information about this great classical composer, and his works. Key stage 3,4, Advanced Level
Music for Schools
Cantatas and dramatic works of unison voices and piano. Includes a book of GCSE pieces for the perfoemance section of the examination. Key stages 3,4
Music Teachers.co.uk
Edexcel analyses for Advanced Level MusicClaude Debussy (1862-1918): Sarabande from Pour le Piano. The fifth in a series of analyses covering the set A level extracts. Advanced Level
MusicEd
A magazine type site for the national curriculum for music in schools. Great resource. Key stages 2,3
Musicland
The Musicland is an online community for music education with free resources for teachers and pupils and online aural and theory tests.
Percussion
A good resource for the background and history of the variety of instruments in the percussion section. Includes examples of musical compositions using percussion. Key stages 2,3,4
The Music Teacher`s Companion
The Music Teacher`s Companion is not only a valuable resource for instrumental and singing tutors, but also provides much food for thought for schoolteachers. Key stage 4, Advanced Level
Trumpeter`s Fanfare
Provide all the information an emerging trumpet player needs to get off the ground. Beyond introductory players it also provides more advanced players with a chance to meet and exchange information amongst themselves. Key stages 3,4,