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Classroom music resources for your every need. Catering for the secondary school classroom - Years 7 to 13. Including GCSE and A Level specific lessons and activities.

Classroom music resources for your every need. Catering for the secondary school classroom - Years 7 to 13. Including GCSE and A Level specific lessons and activities.
Music Cover Work: Keyboard Skills
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Music Cover Work: Keyboard Skills

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Double sided worksheet, teacher slides and sheet music for a music cover lesson on Keyboard Skills. Start by recapping the keyboard and labelling the all the keys, before completing 3 tasks (match up, listening activity & reading task) on the different types of keyboard instruments. Finally, finish with a creative task using the keyboards in your classroom. This resource includes four sheet music options, suitable for a range of abilities. All notes are labelled. This is the perfect music lesson for a cover lesson with a non-specialist, or to use as a starting point for a keyboard based scheme of work. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
A Level Music Revision Game: Exam Questions
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A Level Music Revision Game: Exam Questions

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Make A Level Music revision interactive and fun with this Snakes and Ladders game, designed to test your knowledge of the Western Classical Tradition (WCT) and Rock & Pop music styles. Perfect for solo practice, group revision, or classroom competitions. How to Play: Start at the bottom of the board and roll the dice to move through the spaces. Land on a labelled square (WCT or Rock & Pop)? Answer an exam-style question about that genre. Get the question right to stay in place— but get it wrong, and you’ll have to go back to the start! First to reach the finish wins! Please note: Some questions may require YouTube access to search for the appropriate audio. What’s Included: Printable Snakes and Ladders game board 50+ exam-style question cards covering Western Classical and Rock/Pop music (Dice and counters not included) Why This Game Works: Exam-Focused: Test your genre knowledge with A Level-style listening questions to prepare for the exam. Engaging & Interactive: Turn revision into a fun, competitive game. Versatile: Use for solo study, peer revision, or classroom activities. Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Music Cover Work: Baroque Music
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Music Cover Work: Baroque Music

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Double sided worksheet and teacher slides for a Baroque music cover lesson. The lesson includes four activities: a listening task, a reading task (reading age 9), a word search and a creative task. The lessons have been designed to be delivered without practical instruments, though these can be used for the creative task if you desire. Prior teaching on each topic is recommended. This is the perfect Baroque music lesson for a written music lesson or cover lesson with a non-specialist. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Want to complete the set? Buy the ‘Orchestral Music’ bundle of four lessons here: /teaching-resource/music-cover-work-orchestral-music-bundle-13187532 Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
Music Cover Work: Orchestral Music Bundle
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Music Cover Work: Orchestral Music Bundle

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Worksheets and slides for classical music cover lessons. Four lessons are included: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Instruments of the Orchestra. Each lesson includes four activities: a listening task, a reading task (reading age 9), a crossword/word search and a creative task. The lessons have been designed to be delivered without practical instruments and students will require additional paper. Prior teaching on each topic is recommended. This is the perfect orchestral music bundle for written music lessons or cover lessons with a non-specialist. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
Christmas Music Quiz: Name that Tune
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Christmas Music Quiz: Name that Tune

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Practical winter game for Key Stage 3. Develop your listening skills by playing these 10 seasonal tunes and guessing the title. Suitable for all instruments. This pack includes a PowerPoint and all printable resources. Including transpositions in C, Bb, Eb and F, plus ukulele, guitar and bass TAB. A great classroom game for the Christmas season. Use as a standalone lesson or an extension activity! Features well-known songs such as Jingle Bells, Silent Night, White Christmas and more… Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Blues Music: Improvisation Worksheet
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Blues Music: Improvisation Worksheet

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Help your students master improvising over a 12-bar blues pattern with this differentiated worksheet, designed to support a range of abilities. What’s Included: Bronze: Freedom of rhythm with specific note choices. Silver: Freedom of rhythm with a wider choice of notes. Gold: Freedom of rhythm using the blues scale. Extension: Two-handed playing for advanced learners. Perfect for: Key Stage 3 music classrooms Blues Music and Rock ‘n’ Roll schemes of work Differentiated learning and improvisation practice Why You’ll Love It: Differentiated Levels: Supports all learners Engaging & Practical: Encourages creativity while building improvisation skills. Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Music Cover Work: Latin American Music
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Music Cover Work: Latin American Music

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Worksheets and teacher slides for a music cover lesson on Latin American Music and Samba. The lesson includes all necessary audio, plus worksheets featuring three activities. The activities include a listening, reading and creative task. The lesson has been designed to be delivered without practical instruments and is perfect for a non-specialist. Prior teaching on the topic is recommended. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
GCSE Music Revision Game: Elements of Music
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GCSE Music Revision Game: Elements of Music

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Turn key terms revision into an exciting game with this GCSE Music Snakes and Ladders pack! Perfect for individual study, group work, or classroom competitions. Use it as part of a lesson, intervention class or revision session. How to Play: Start at square 1 and roll the dice to move across the board. Land on a keyword? Define it correctly to stay put. If you get it wrong, go back to the beginning! First to reach the finish wins! What’s Included: A printable Snakes and Ladders game board. (Don’t want to print? Simply display it on your whiteboard and use post-it notes as counters!) 20+ keyword definition cards for accurate self-checking (Dice and counters not included) Why You’ll Love It: Fun & Interactive: Engage with GCSE Music content in a playful, stress-free way. Exam Ready: Reinforce key terminology to boost your confidence and exam success. Versatile Use: Ideal for solo revision, peer practice, or classroom activities Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
Music Cover Work: Rock 'n' Roll
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Music Cover Work: Rock 'n' Roll

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Worksheets and teacher slides for a music cover lesson on Rock ‘n’ Roll. The lesson includes all necessary audio, plus worksheets featuring four activities. The activities include a reading and gap fill task, technical exercise (walking bass), a listening comparison and creative task. The lesson has been designed to be delivered without practical instruments, however it can be easily adaptable to include a practical element should you wish. This is the perfect pack for a written music lesson or cover lesson with a non-specialist. Want to complete the set? Buy all three Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Jazz lessons here: /teaching-resource/music-cover-work-blues-jazz-and-rock-n-roll-bundle-13190292 Prior teaching on each topic is recommended. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
Bespoke Music Lesson
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Bespoke Music Lesson

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Custom Music Lessons & Teaching Resources – Tailored for You Looking for high-quality, personalised music lessons and teaching materials? Get expertly crafted resources designed to fit your exact needs. To get started, pay for this bespoke pack and then email your requirements to the address in the downloads. What to Include in Your Request: Type of Resource – PowerPoint, Google Slides, worksheets, lesson plans, or other formats. Lesson Focus & Objectives – Topic, structure, and any preferred activity styles. Student Details – Age, ability level, and any special requirements. Branding Preferences (Optional) – School logos or colour schemes. Your Contact Email – To receive the completed materials. What to Expect: Turnaround Time: Your custom resources will be delivered within 7 days. Delivery Format: Files may be sent as a Google Drive link due to size. 51ºÚÁÏ Notice: No copyrighted sheet music or audio will be included. Let’s create engaging and effective music lessons together! Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Christmas Music Mini Scheme with Quiz
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Christmas Music Mini Scheme with Quiz

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A mini keyboard scheme, ideal for Year 7 at Christmas. Contains 3 lessons, sheet music (scaffolded ‘Bronze’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Gold’) and a christmas quiz. Lesson 1: Introduction to Jingle Bells and recap on rhythm and keyboard technique. Lesson 2: Jingle Bells with two hands. Lesson 3: Christmas ‘Name that Tune’ quiz. Proven to be a fun and engaging challenge for all! Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
BTEC Level 3 Music Performance: Unit 1B
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BTEC Level 3 Music Performance: Unit 1B

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Level 3 BTEC Music Performance: Unit 1 – Learning Aim B Complete Scheme of Work & Resources Enhance your students’ understanding of music theory, harmony and composition with this comprehensive 14-hour teaching pack (7 lessons). Designed for Level 3 BTEC Music Performance, this resource includes detailed teacher slides and a corresponding student work booklet, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience. Lesson Breakdown: Lesson 1: Major Scales & Key Signatures Lesson 2: Minor Scales & Key Signatures Lesson 3: Other Scales Lesson 4: Melodic Construction & Development Lesson 5: Rhythmic Devices Lessons 6 & 7: Applying Knowledge to Final Composition Perfect for delivering Learning Aim B with ease, this pack provides all the materials needed to support student progression in music theory and composition. Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Music Cover Work: Romantic Music
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Music Cover Work: Romantic Music

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Double sided worksheet and teacher slides for a Romantic music cover lesson. The lesson includes three activities: a listening task, a reading task (reading age 9) and a creative task. The lesson has been designed to be delivered without practical instruments and students may require additional paper. Prior teaching on each topic is recommended. This is the perfect Romantic music lesson for a written music lesson or cover lesson with a non-specialist. Please note: This resource includes both printable materials and audio files (MP3 format). Want to complete the set? Buy the ‘Orchestral Music’ bundle of four lessons here: /teaching-resource/music-cover-work-orchestral-music-bundle-13187532 Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Discover more cover work topics at: /teaching-resources/shop/megrose99
Latin American Music: Complete Scheme of Work
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Latin American Music: Complete Scheme of Work

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Bring the vibrant rhythms and rich traditions of Latin American music into your classroom with this complete seven week scheme of work. Designed for the Key Stage 3 classroom, this pack covers a variety of Latin American styles, focussing specifically on Latin inspired pop and Samba. The scheme begins with five keyboard based lessons before moving onto two lessons of samba, though the scheme is easily adaptable to extend samba and make that the primary focus! What’s Included? Engaging Lesson Slides – Easy-to-follow presentations for structured teaching Sheet Music & Notation – Differentiated keyboard scores for a range of abilities Audio Links – YouTube links to all necessary audio within the slideshow Fun Games/Quizzes - Exciting games and quizzes to get your students clapping and singing complicated Latin American rhythms Additional Cover Work Lesson - Ready-to-use, non-practical lesson, just in case! Homework Task – Keyword focus for independent study Assessment Criteria – Clear assessment criteria in line with GCSE. Great for students to get used to KS4 assessment vocabulary! This is the perfect scheme of work for KS3 with proven success in the Year 8 and Year 9 classroom. Download now and bring the sounds of Latin America to life in your classroom! Please note: This resource requires YouTube access - you may need to click ‘enable content’ for these links to work within the slides. Keyboards and samba drums also required. Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
GCSE Music: 17 Wider Listening Quizzes
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GCSE Music: 17 Wider Listening Quizzes

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Enhance your students’ musical understanding with this series of 17 wider listening quizzes—perfect for regular homework, revision, or classroom extension activities. What’s Included: 17 Google Forms Quizzes: Each quiz features a YouTube link and two carefully crafted questions. These questions test students’ ability to identify different musical genres and provide extended responses to support their analysis. Google Classroom Ready: Each quiz is formatted as a Google Form, making it easy to upload directly to Google Classroom. How It Works: Purchase & Download: Buy the pack to access the PowerPoint file. Find the Links: Each slide contains a unique Google Form link in the notes section. Make a Copy: Copy the link into your browser and create your own copy of the form in your Google Drive. You MUST complete this step. This step ensures that the original quizzes remain unchanged for other buyers. Ready to streamline your music homework and revision? Get the pack today! Not sure this pack is for you? Try Week 1 for free here: /teaching-resource/gcse-music-wider-listening-quiz-sample-13202274 Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
GCSE Music Revision: Checklist
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GCSE Music Revision: Checklist

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Support your students’ GCSE Music revision with this revision checklist suitable for the EDUQAS exam board. The list indicates all of the areas students need to revise for the exam, and allows them to rate their confidence level either before or after their revision. This is a great way to help students prioritise certain elements of the paper and revise successfully. Suggested revision resources can be linked to each revision topic. You may fill this in as the teacher to guide students towards your own resources or classwork. Alternatively, hand out the pre-filled checklist with links to revision guides from The Music Educator’s Vault TES store. Note: Files are PDF format. Good luck embarking on your revision journey! Enjoyed this free resource? Please leave a review as your feedback helps improve future resources. Thank you!
A Level Music (EDUQAS): Snakes & Ladders
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A Level Music (EDUQAS): Snakes & Ladders

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Fancy a game of snakes and ladders to test your knowledge of EDUQAS A Level Music? A fun way to revise key knowledge or practise exam style questions! Step 1: Choose your board. Will it be Rock n Pop, Musical Theatre, Jazz or 20th/21st Century? Step 2: Create your quiz questions. Step 3: Start at the bottom of the board and roll the dice to move through spaces. Step 4: When you land on a labelled square (E.g. WCT) answer a question about the music in that style. Get the question right and you can stay, get it wrong and you’ll have to go back to the start! This resource is the board only (4 boards included) - perfect for getting your students to create their own quiz questions to challenge their peers with! Need some pre-made exam style questions? Purchase the ready made board and card pack, complete with 50+ exam practise questions here: /teaching-resource/eduqas-a2-music-snakes-and-ladders-full-12978436 Enjoyed this resource? Your feedback helps to improve and create new materials. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
GCSE Music Revision: Africa
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GCSE Music Revision: Africa

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Give the gift of fun revision to your students with this engaging Africa revision guide. This revision guide follows EDUQAS exam board guidance and is presented in a creative, visual format. Enjoyed this free resource? Please leave a review as your feedback helps improve future resources. Thank you! Interested in more EDUQAS revision guides? Get the following here: Badinerie: /teaching-resource/gcse-music-revision-badinerie-13202229 Elements of Music: /teaching-resource/gcse-music-revision-elements-of-music-13187576 Full Practise Question Set: /teaching-resource/gcse-music-exam-question-booklet-13194540