Suitable for students with a solid foundation of music vocabulary, and a decent amount of analytical listening experience.
There are two versions of this lesson. The first is a good fit for students with a solid foundation of music vocabulary, and a decent amount of analytical listening experience. The second is simpler, and probably more suited to year 7 term 1.
Examples and practice questions focusing on the identification of timbres (snare drum, bass drum, cymbal, tam tam, triangle, tambourine, woodblock, guiro, claves, cowbell, cabasa, maracas, bongos, congas), and playing techniques (strike, roll, rimshot, damping). This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for devising further questions.
Examples and practice questions focusing on the identification of timbres (timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel, marimba, vibraphone, celesta, tubular bells), and playing techniques (strike, roll). This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for devising further questions.
Examples and practice questions focusing on the identification of timbres (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon), playing techniques and articulation (glissando, note bend, flutter tongue, harmonics, legato, staccato). This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for devising further questions.
Examples and practice questions focusing on the identification of timbres (trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn), playing techniques and articulation (glissando, mutes, note bend, growl, legato, staccato). This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for devising further questions.
Examples and practice questions focusing on the identification of timbres (violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp), playing techniques and articulation (arco, pizzicato, double stopping, glissando, tremolo, legato, staccato). This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for devising further questions.
Exam style practice question, opening paragraph material, links to articles, performance footage and a wider listening playlist.
Exam style practice question, opening paragraph material, links to articles, performance footage and a wider listening playlist.
Exam style practice question 5, with embedded video, guidance on preparation, writing style, essay structure, and a playlist made up of pertinent 'wider listening' reference materials
