An introduction to logarithmic scales for A Level Music Tech.

Guide to mono compatibility and correlation meter

Outlines the difference between open back / closed back headphones Discusses the issues around translation Discusses the different speaker drivers

A workbook to introduce the task, skills and content for Unit 2 - Professional Practice. This is used as a starting point before students move onto completing past papers. It broadly covers the content listed in the specification for this unit. Students will research and fill in gaps in the booklet, and see examples of some of the industry standards and financial considerations listed in the specification. The booklet briefly outlines the exam tasks but these will need further study beyond the scope of this booklet in light of past papers and examiners’ reports. I created this because there was nothing else out there - I hope it is useful.

Checklist for the A Level course featuring a ‘covered’ and ‘revised’ column. Itemised list by heading and topic adapted from the specification grids to cover all aspects of technical theory. Useful as a starting point resource at the start of the course or one to revisit at the end. Provided as a Word document so you can edit and incorporate in your own documents.

An overview of the different types of reverb production methods and notes on the impact of reverb on music. Useful for students revising for their AOS 3 work in Music Technology A Level.

Annotated score for Area of Study E ‘Nuages’ by Debussy. Printable version with detailed analysis for the Component 3 A Level Exam. Video score available on YouTube - search for ‘StudyMusic’ or for the piece itself. Please support the free videos by purchasing a copy for your own use or with your students.

Annotated score for Area of Study E ‘Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon’ by Poulenc. Printable version with detailed analysis for the Component 3 A Level Exam. Video score available on YouTube - search for ‘StudyMusic’ or for the piece itself Please support the free videos by purchasing a copy of the score for use by yourself and your students.

Grid for A1/Year 12 Music Tech students to reinforce definitions from early in the course.

A brief guide to Music Technology for students studying GCSE and A Level Music.

Simple outline of the following: Introduction to Binary Counting in Binary Decimal to Binary Conversion

Originally designed for Edexcel A Level but suitable for all boards and all composition work. Suggested prompts to help with teacher feedback for composition, or could conceivably be used for peer feedback too.

Used for students to keep track of each session including capture details, equipment, issues and takes. Allows students to compile information in preparation for completion of the logbook.

Ideas sheet to give students a starting point for creating lyrics. Uses 'A Day In The Life' as an example and includes brief information on the 'cut up' and 'fold in' methods used by Paul McCartney and John Lennon.

Assessment grid from specification along with mark sheet to record comments; print onto folded A3 paper.

Class performance activity for Pachelbel's Canon in D with modern pop song lyrics that fit over the chord progression. Used as a recap for Ground Bass but would also fit with introducing circles of fifths and harmonic progressions.

Poster to encourage students to rehearse quieter! Useful for display in practice rooms in Music departments.

Some prompts for describing capture details when students are completing their logbook work.

Full breakdown of content as a PDF and editable Word document for each Area of Study on the 2017 specification. Useful to plan out schemes of work and identify appropriate resources / curriculum planning. This covers practical and theoretical content across all four A Level components - Component 1; Recording, Component 2; Composition, Component 3; Listening and Analysing, Component 4; Analysing and Producing.