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Music Technology Processing FX Definitions Sheet - Ideal for Junior Cycle & Leaving Cert Music This comprehensive resource is designed to support students in understanding key music production concepts. Aimed primarily at the Junior Cycle Music curriculum, it also serves as a helpful tool for those studying Queen’s (Set A) or The Beatles (Set B) for the Leaving Cert. The sheet clearly explains essential music technology terms, including: Compression Panning Reverb. Echo & Delay Distortion Perfect as a student handout or revision aid, this sheet simplifies complex concepts, helping learners grasp how these tools shape modern music production. It’s an invaluable resource for any music class or individual study. Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**Music Listening Grid - Worksheet ** To help students with their aural skills, I have made a worksheet for students to focus on four elements. Texture, dynamics, tempo, and instruments. I use this grid system for students to help them focus and listen to music outside of a question or exam paper. This is suitable for any music class: Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert and general music appreciation Please make sure to give feedback and a rating if you are happy with this product! Thank you very much! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**The Elements of Music - FREE Infographic ** This is a free printout for the elements of music. Great for students to stick to the inside/back cover of their copies for easy access Please make sure to give feedback and a rating if you are happy with this product! Thank you very much! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Music Wordsearch - Tempo and Dynamics This wordsearch is great for students to recap key words in music. The students must use one colour pen for finding the dynamic related words, and a different colour for finding the tempo words. This will test students knowledge, while also building their music vocabulary. Bonus tip: Ask students to write out the definitions next to each key word. The words involved in this resource: Lento Grave Vivace Andante Presto Piano Largo Adagio Forte Moderato Pianissimo Fortissimo Allegro

This resource has a diagram for homophonic, monophonic and polyphonic textures of music. There is also an activity based on texture which can be assigned as homework or extra activities. I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

**My Music Playlist Worksheet ** This resource is a fun way for students to share their favourite songs. This resource lets students make a playlist of 4 songs. Once they finish their playlist, there is a space for them to draw the cover art of their favourite song. This is a great way for students to ease into their music classes, with a chance to have fun and show the teachers what music they like! @ocmusicfiles on instagram Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

This is a two page resource. Page 1: A word search for students to recap key words Page 2: A section for students to write the definition out for each of the words. PDF Format - Words in word search: - CHORALE - ARIA - RECITATIVE - CADENCE - MODULATION - OSTINATO - MELISMA - CANON - COUNTERPOINT - SEQUENCE Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

This is a blank music stave with two pages, one is your standard single line stave and the second page is for bass and treble cleff. This is a suitable resource for taster music classes or if a student forgets their manuscript copy. Enjoy! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

JS. Bach Cantata BWV 78: Jesu der du Meine Seele (Movement 1) | Theme Analysis Study Aid (Leaving Cert Music Set A) Empower your students to analyze and appreciate the intricate themes of Movement 1 from Bach’s Jesu der du Meine Seele (BWV 78) with this expertly crafted study aid. Perfectly tailored for Leaving Cert music students, this resource focuses on key themes, including the chorale melody, joy theme, ritornello, and ground bass, providing visual insights. What’s Inside: Key Features of Each Theme colour coded: Students can see where prominent features of each theme are in the dictated versions of the themes. Audio: An audio accompaniment is also provided for listening to each theme dictated separately Exam-Focused Content: Highlights essential points to address specific Leaving Cert music exam requirements. Clear and Accessible Layout: Clear layout of each theme. This will help with dictation of the each theme as well as understanding how they sound in the piece This resource includes a detailed and colour coded (2 page) analysis of the themes used in movement 1, and also audio files of each theme to help students recognise. Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Irish Music Essays | Comprehensive Resource for Leaving Cert Q5 Prepare your students for success in the Leaving Cert Music Exam with this essential collection of Irish Music Essays! Specifically designed to address Question 5, this resource provides expertly crafted, in-depth essays covering all major topics in Irish music, from céilí bands to Seán Ó Riada and the harping tradition. What’s Inside: Checklist: Where students can keep note of what essays have been covered and revised 12 Key Topics: Including Denis Hempson, Edward Bunting, Irish Dance Music, Fusion of Irish Music, and more. Detailed Section to create study summaries: a section for students to summarise key words and key points from each essay Notes Section: for students to take note of important key words  Structured for Success: Each essay is clearly organized to reflect exam requirements, helping students craft strong, well-informed answers. This resource is ideal for teachers looking to provide their students with comprehensive, reliable, and exam-focused material. Empower your students to excel in their understanding of Irish music and maximize their potential on exam day with these expertly curated essays. (resource is 26 pages in total) Like this resource? Find more at my store: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

**Renaissance Music Lesson ** Bring your students back in time to the Renaissance! This presentation is in PDF format and includes two lessons. This outlines a brief history about the renaissance and goes through the type of music during this time. Youtube links to resources found about each instrument and music included in this lesson also. Lesson 1 includes: Brief history Instruments Features Singing exercise (polyphonic feature of renaissance ) Lesson 2 Recap previous lesson Listening activity Musical Bingo (the bingo cards are not included. for this you need to pick key words you find suitable for your class and to create the game from there. This can be done by writing 8-10 words on the board and asking students to write any 6 into their copy. You can then pull each word out of a hat and which ever student has all keywords first wins.) I would appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

This resource involves a back to school bingo activity. This is a great game to add to your lessons for breaking the ice after the summer break. There is one calling card and 30 playing cards to be printed. The words used are random words related to music. Thank you for looking and downloading this resource! Enjoy! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

The Beatles Study Booklet | Leaving Cert Music Set B Prepare your students to excel in the Leaving Cert Music exam with this comprehensive study guide dedicated to The Beatles. Designed specifically for Set B, this resource provides in-depth analysis and practical tools to help students master every aspect of the prescribed pieces. What’s Inside the (14 page) booklet: Comparison Grid: Four pages of comparison and contrast of sections for students to identify and fill in. Visual Aids: A key words poster mind map, perfect for classroom walls or personal study notebooks. Essential Terms: A complete list of key words featured in each piece. Descriptive Tools: Guides on describing textures, recording techniques, vocals, and accompaniment features. Word Painting Examples: Explore how The Beatles use music to illustrate lyrics. Harmonic Analysis: Insights into cadences, textures…etc Instrumentation Breakdown: A detailed look at the instruments used in each piece. Study Tips: Practical advice on how to approach and study the material effectively. Notes section: For any added notes for revision This study guide is the ultimate resource for teachers and students aiming to understand and analyse The Beatles’ works with confidence. Ideal for classroom use or independent revision, it ensures thorough preparation for the exam while fostering a deeper appreciation for one of music’s most iconic bands. Shop more resources here: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

**Beatles (Set B) Music Resource Worksheet | Leaving Cert Study Aid ** Master the form and structure of key Beatles songs with this comprehensive resource worksheet, designed specifically for the Set B music section of the Leaving Cert course! This worksheet focuses on the form of three classic tracks: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, She’s Leaving Home, and When I’m Sixty-Four. Each song is broken down into clearly defined sections with a vibrant, color-coded layout guide to help students visualize and understand the structure of each piece. Included is a follow-up worksheet to test students’ knowledge, making it perfect for reinforcing learning and ensuring a deep understanding of the form of these iconic songs. Ideal for both classroom use and independent study, this resource is a must-have for students aiming for top marks in their music exams! Find more resources in my shop here: https://lessonplans.ie/author/smusic/

Leaving Cert Music Study Aid – Marche au Supplice (Movement IV) by Berlioz This comprehensive and student-friendly guide is designed to support Leaving Cert music students in mastering Marche au Supplice (Movement IV of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique). Whether revising at home or need structure in class, this resource breaks down complex content into clear, exam-focused sections. What’s Inside: Section-by-Section list – Introduction, Exposition, Transition, Development, and Coda with bar numbers and key areas. Theme Analysis – In-depth look at the Descending and March themes - covering each time the themes are heard Instrumentation Guide – Full orchestral listing  Key Words: A list of key words for this movement  How do I study this movement?: A guide to help students study MOV IV Perfect for: Leaving Cert students (Higher and Ordinary Level) Music teachers seeking clear classroom resources An aid to use along side student books/notes Thank you for supporting my online store. To find more resources click here: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7 #teachingresources #musicresources #leavingcertmusic #setb

Music for the Junior Cycle can be difficult for students to study. Any kind of question can come up. Help students focus their study with this general check list. Once students understand these topics, it will set them up for their exam. Enjoy this free resource. I have plenty more resources on my storefront here: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

This summarizes how to create a major scale using tones and semi tones. There is also a blank piano template to help students to navigate the tones and semi tones.

This booklet was created to replicate the process of creating music for film. To begin with this booklet, the teacher/educator will begin by selecting a scene from a film to work on throughout this task. Included in this booklet Test Screening Evaluation (here students act as the audience to gain a perspective of the scene, although not music specific, it gives students an audience perspective before they become the composer) Score Spotting list (here students will watch the scene without any sound) How to compose a score (students will start to work on their plan) 4.**** Composing a score**** (here students use their plan to create music, I advise to use musecore, bandlab or allowing students to compose using instruments) Enjoy! I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This is a booklet with helpful study tips for students. It highlights the different learning styles and helps students create a study schedule Page 1: Study Tips Page 2 and 3: What type of learner are you? and how you can study to best suit your style of learning Page 4: Time Management Page 5: Template timetable for studying I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This is a worksheet aimed at looking at how music plays a role in film/tv. Music has the power to change how a viewer perceives a movie, therefore students can have some fun with the short film ‘Piper’ (which can be found on Disney+). Youtube also has great music to use alongside changing the mood of music, or students can pick a song to change the mood. Simply mute the ‘Piper’ video and play a different song in the background. This worksheet includes questions about: The role music has on mood in films How changing the music in a film can change the story Section to create a graphic score