This series of nine posters about the Elements of Music is based around the popular acronym DR SMITH. The posters can be used around your department or classroom and are designed to help embed GCSE and A Level tier musical language throughout the wider school. The posters are suitable for display in either Secondary or Primary schools. These could also be used as knowledge organizers or reference sheets for Key Stage 3 and GCSE courses.
DR SMITH stands for Dynamics, Rhythm, Structure, Melody (and Metre), Instrumentation, Texture (and Tonality, Timbre and Tempo) and Harmony. Other variations on the acronym have been used but I find these to cover the most important aspects of musical knowledge in the simplest way.
Each poster is colour-coded to fit with the acronym DR SMITH. This same colour scheme can be used further up the school in GCSE and A Level analysis.
An initial workbook I use for year 10 to introduce and reaffirm basic theoretical understanding that underpins the GCSE course.
Topics start from note values, rhythm, time signatures right through to, pitch, scales, intervals and chords.
Explanations, information and exercises are used along the way.
29 pages of essential need to know basics of music theory for GCSE. Including worksheets on scales, chords, key signatures, and pages to practice melodic or rhythmic dictation. You tube links included.
Updated for 2022 these colourful posters explain the elements of music with key words and images to support understanding.
Each element is colour-coded and is represented in visual form by an icon. This support analysis of set works at key stage 4. Pupils are able to better differentiate between elements in discussion at key stage 3 when using this clear visual system.
11 slides. Visually appealing, colour coded musical elements organised according to MADTSHIRT - Melody, Articulation, Dynamics, Texture, Structure, Harmony, Instrumentation, Rhythm and Tempo. Great for GCSE to reinforce key terms. Works well with MADTSHIRT key terms worksheets also available in my shop.
7 Photocopiable Factsheets or Revisionsheets on each of the Elements of Music - Pitch, Tempo, Timbre, Texture, Duration and Dynamics. Use to support regular classwork or exam revision OR use alongside my "Elements of Music" bumper pack of worksheets (14 worksheets for cover or revisions - or up to 28 short homework tasks, suitable for KS3) to make completely self-supporting cover resources without any need for prior knowledge of the topics, or specialist teacher supervision.
Easy to read fonts. Clear and concise explanations. Great value for use at KS3, or to support weaker students at the start of KS4!
The document contains all the theory part that you need to know for your Gcse with detailed analysis for each key terms and explanation. Including:
-intervals
-dynamic markings
-music technology
-instrument techniques
-tempo markings
-form and structure
-texture
-cadences
-melodic devices
-harmonic devices etc.
A pack of 10 simple and easy to understand handouts dealing with some basic musical theory elements relevant to most music students. (beginner level). The elements covered in this pack are: Intervals, major scale construction, time signatures, triplets, tempo markings, slurs, circle of 5ths and common dynamic signs. These can be used as visual resources and/or revision notes.
9 posters included - each poster contains a description of the element, related key words and pictures
Element descriptions are linked to the Musical Elements Song Lyrics (also available to purchase).
Pitch
Duration
Dynamics
Tempo
Timbre
Texture
Structure
Silence
Musical Elements
Also available -
Musical Elements Song - Sheet Music and Lyrics
Musical Elements Listening Aid
Stunning Value! A bumper pack of 14 worksheets (or funsheets) for useful coverwork, homework or revision suitable for KS3 (yrs 7-9), or for checking basic knowledge at the start of a GCSE music course, for those with less musical background.
What Does It Do?
This resource tests the basics in an informal way and extends and explores knowledge of each of the elements, giving opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in creative ways - great preparation for a variety of composing, performing or listening tasks. ALTERNATIVELY, use this resource with the associated set of Elements Of Music Factsheets to create a totally self-supporting set of 14/28 activities, where no prior knowledge is needed to complete each task (great for cover work where no specialist teacher is available).
What's In It?
2 worksheets on each of the Elements - pitch, tempo, timbre, duration, dynamics and texture, plus 2 bonus sheets on The Elements. 14 worksheets in all, as well as teacher notes and suggestions for use. Each worksheet ends with a more open-ended task which ensures that coverwork does not run out before the end of the lesson, but these tasks could also be set as a separate homework task - giving 28 short but meaningful KS3 homework tasks in total - enough for a whole academic year!
New from Forrester Education - The Elements of Music Posters! This series of inviting and colourful posters showcase the 7 elements of music and will make a great addition to your classroom or teaching studio. Featuring the 7 elements of music, with an easy to read, simple definition, these posters are an essential aid for learning the elements of music. This product also includes worksheets that can be used to teach students about the elements of music.
This file is also included in the new, Dynamics - Complete Unit.
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Do you need a full year Music Theory course to suit your middle or high school students? This bundle contains THREE music theory books desgined to cover basic music theory week by week. Need something that is not babyish? Are your older pupils put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!
This bundle contains books 1, 2 and 3 in the series. They introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included are:
The Treble Clef
Treble Clef Notes
Practising Treble Clef Notes
Note Values
Rest Values
Dotted Notes
Stems and Tails
Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap
Leger Lines
Bars and Bar Lines
Semiquavers and Beaming
Simple Time Signatures
Ties
Tempo
Tempo Changes
Dynamics
Further Dynamics
Bass Clef
Further Bass Clef
Accidentals
Intervals
Tone and Semitones
More Leger Lines
Compound Time
Major Key Signatures
Scales
Tonic Triads
Signs and Symbols
Sequences
Italian Terms
Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 30 weeks in total.
I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 8-14, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are designed to cover the majority of the content of several, including:
England/Wales pre-GCSE (year 8-9)
Scottish SQA National 5
ABRSM grade 1 theory
Trinity grade 1 theory
LCM grade 1 theory
RCM Canada grade 1-2
AMEB Australia grade 1
Looking for something more advanced? Bundle 2 contains books 4-6 which covers more advanced music theory topics. Find it in my TES shop!
**Liven up your music classroom!
**A set of 8 large PDF printable posters that will support teaching for the national curriculum in both primary and secondary settings. Use these visual aids to held students understand the elements of music in more depth during listening, performance and composition tasks. Say goodbye to ‘Daydream’ posters that and liven up your classroom with these!
Instrumentation
Dynamics
Texture
Structure
Pitch: Theory
Pitch: Treble/Bass Clef and Keyboard Notes
Rhythm**
These sleek and simple posters are designed to help students learn about the Elements of Music. Featuring 12 different musical elements, so that you can chose what to emphasise in your classroom, from primary through to secondary school:
Tempo
Dynamics
Pitch
Form
Melody
Harmony
Pulse
Texture
Timbre
Tonality
Rhythm
Duration
This product file features:
Zip File
Landscape posters
A4 size original document (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
B&W and Color versions
US and British spellings
PNG and PDF formats
A set of six informative and colourful posters clearly explaining the elements of music (dynamics, harmony, melody, rhythm, timbre, tempo). Available here as a PDF. Ideal for displays in both secondary and primary music classrooms.
Here is a booklet of 5 worksheets focusing on Musical Theory.
Topics included are: -
Notes on the Keyboard
Notes and Note Values
Notes on the Treble Stave
Notes on the Bass Stave
Musical Symbols
This resource is ideal for cover work. Each worksheet can be bought separately if desired.
A basic theory sheet I made for my Year 10s during my first placement. Contains images of the Circle of fifths, sharps/flats mnemonic, scale degrees and primary triads. Useful for referring to when analysing pieces.
For some reason page one has decided to become page two in this document! Both pages are there though.
This handout breaks down the Elements of Music with regard to how they apply to Blues music. It would be ideal for use in a composition project where students are composing a Blues piece on LogicPro or a similar programme.
This handout is designed to accompany the unit of work found at the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/blues-powerpoint-unit-of-work-12167550