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Elements Revision - Melody
Useful for both class work and self directed study
Suitable for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE specifications
Practice questions on melodic movement, suitable for GCSE revision and homework, as part of a non-specialist cover lesson at KS4, as a knowledge gap filler for A level students, as an independent extension task for KS3 students, as part of a bridging course between key stages.
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Circle of 5ths
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Various permutations of the circle of 5ths
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OCR GCSE AOS 3: Rhythms of the World - Eastern Mediterranean and Arabic Folk rhythms
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Teaching materials covering key aspects of Greek, Palestinian and Israeli Folk Musics. Thumbprints of each style explored in relation to the elements, alongside aural training, practice questions, extended writing training, exam style questions and moderation exercises. Ensemble rehearsing and performing tasks provide students with hands-on experience of additive rhythms and Arabic rhythmic cycles. An additional wider listening playlist provides starting points for further questions to broaden and deepen students' understanding of style and genre.
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Elements Revision - Harmony: cadences
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Suitable for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE specifications
Practice questions on cadences, suitable for GCSE revision and homework, as part of a non-specialist cover lesson at KS4, as a knowledge gap filler for A level students, as an independent extension task for KS3 students, as part of a bridging course between key stages.
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Elements Revision - Harmony: harmonic devices
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Practice questions on harmonic devices, suitable for GCSE revision and homework, as part of a non-specialist cover lesson at KS4, as a knowledge gap filler for A level students, as an independent extension task for KS3 students, as part of a bridging course between key stages.
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Elements Revision - Harmony: chord basics
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Practice questions on chords, suitable for GCSE revision and homework, as part of a non-specialist cover lesson at KS4, as a knowledge gap filler for A level students, as an independent extension task for KS3 students, as part of a bridging course between key stages.
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KS3 Cover lesson - The Orchestra
Cover lesson - requires sound and a screen
Can be delivered by a non specialist
Tried and tested 60 minute cover lesson made up of embedded video clips, questions, answers and supporting material. Suitable for the early stages of analytical listening.
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Elements Revision - Dynamics
Useful for both class work and self directed study
Suitable for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE specifications
Practice questions on dynamics, suitable for GCSE revision and homework, as part of a non-specialist cover lesson at KS4, as a knowledge gap filler for A level students, as an independent extension task for KS3 students, as part of a bridging course between key stages.
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Rosenshine the Musician
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Rosenshine’s 17 principles of effective instruction and Music Education