Music Teaching Ideas - Composition and Notation

Music Ideas - Composition and Notation

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Curriculum Bank: Music (KS2)
A teacher's guide to planning, differentiation and assessment when teaching music. The practical activities in this book break down the music programme of study for Key Stage 2 into progressive "learning chunks", building the confidence of both teachers and children, and catering for the needs of all abilities.

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Graphic Notation - A number of ways of writing music without learning about crochets and quavers.
Note Value Chants - An active way of learning about the value of musical notes.
Music and Maths - Teach your children about Music and Maths at the same time! A very interesting activity to teach about note values, while reviewing addition.
Name Beats - Use the children's names to create music!
Photo Soundtracks - Use your school environment as a stimulus for composition.
Identifying Notes (Grade 1) - A useful activity sheet which introduces children to different kinds of notation. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
Identifying Notes (Grade 2) - This sheet encourages children to think about different musical notes. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
Identifying Notes (Grades 3-5) - More activities to help children to remember musical notation. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
Identifying Notes (Kindergarten) - Can your children match the correct notes to their corresponding values? Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
Notes on a Keyboard - Help children to learn the notes of the keyboard more quickly with these techniques.
Treble Staff - This Excel spreadsheet helps children to remember the notes on a scale. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
Treble Lines / Spaces quiz - Activities to reinforce knowledge and understanding of the musical notes. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
Notation Wordsearch - Another wordsearch which children can use to find musical vocabulary. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.

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Links to other sites:

Groeswen Music - With music, words and scores, this site is great for those beginning to play music.
SchoolBand - Contains advice for teachers wishing to start a school band / orchestra.
Flash Music Games - A set of free interactive music games and resources.
Half Note Productions - Professional and original musical scores and scripts that inspire children and best showcase their talents.

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