Questions on texture, timbre, playing techniques, melodic dictation, rhythmic notation, dynamics, ornamentation, cadences, ensemble groups, comp devices, Classical genres and composers
Teaching materials with supporting teacher notes. Thumbprints of style, aural training and analytical listening questions focusing on rounded binary, sonata, scherzo, rondo, theme and variations and structural hybrids in context in context. Further aural training and practice questions featuring compositional devices and ornamentation. Examples of a range of genres, conventions and instruments of the Romantic period orchestra. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Thumbprints of styles and genres, aural training and analytical listening questions focusing on timbre and dynamics. Exploration of how musical elements are used to enhance the visual, from silent movies to the 1960s spy thriller, hands-on micky-mousing exercise. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Thumbprints of styles and genres, aural training and analytical listening questions focusing on timbre and dynamics. Exploration of how musical elements are used to enhance the visual, from the 1970s to the present day, thematic development composing exercise. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Exploration of Punjabi and British Bhangra, links to folk music, rhythmic characteristics of chaal, timbral fusions of synth, dhol, harmonium, tumbi and voice, with hands-on ensemble performing exercises. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Thumbprints of styles and genres, aural training and analytical listening questions focusing on harmony, structures, word setting, guitar playing techniques, riffs, hooks, idiomatic writing, plus hands-on ensemble performing exercises. Questions built around the following styles and genres: Rock & Roll, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Roots and Folk Rock, 60s and 70s Rock, Punk, Synth Rock and Stadium Rock. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Thumbprints of styles and genres, aural training and analytical listening questions focusing on timbral combinations, development and use of synths, application of reverb, delay, EQ, FX found in Electrop Pop and EDM fusions, plus hands-on ensemble performing exercises. Questions built around the following styles and genres: Pop ballads, Synth Pop, Art Pop, New Wave, Neo-Soul, Brit Pop, Dance Pop, Chamber Pop, Electro Pop, Disco Pop, Indie Pop, fusions of Pop with Reggae, Soul, Hiphop, Surp Pop, Folk Pop. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Teaching materials with supporting teacher notes. Thumbprints of style, aural training and analytical listening questions focusing on rounded binary, sonata, minuet and trio, rondo, theme and variation forms in context. Further aural training and practice questions featuring compositional devices and ornamentation. Examples of a range of genres, conventions and instruments of the Classical orchestra. Exam style questions to finish. This resource also includes an additional playlist to use as the basis for further questions and to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the conventions associated with this Area of Study.
Tried and tested 60 minute cover lesson made up of embedded video clips, questions, answers and supporting material. Suitable for students with a solid foundation of music vocabulary.
Binary, rounded binary, sonata, ternary, rondo, ritornello, ground bass, variations, strophic forms and structures
