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Effective string crossing
In this advanced group violin lesson, the teacher breaks the difficulty of 'string crossing' into smaller component p...
Y5 introduction emphasising reading music
Using a simple tune, these young players concentrate on reading the music.
Peer Learning Y9
After working in groups, this Year 9 group return mid lesson to explain the reasoning behind their musical choices.
Linking Activities for Learning
Prior to learning the piece of guitar music the class will study, this teacher leads a body percussion piece that inc...
Aural and Notation
The musical learning in this example explores a mix of aural and notation based strategies to ensure every child can ...
Part Playing 2
The outcomes of simple part playing. Rounds are an excellent way to first introduce this to students.
We Have Begun
In this Year 6 brass group lesson, it is possible to observe the conditioning of the group.
Rhythm Cards
Rhythm cards are a useful starter activity for many aspects of teaching. In this example, the teacher uses an ipad to...
Choir Warm Up: Articulation
This classroom practitioner develops the choir warm up further into articulation.
Building Confidence and Participation
This classroom practitioner is in the early stages of building a school choir.
Difficult Passages
This teacher offers some advice on strategies for approaching difficult technical passages.
The Importance of Ensemble Experience
This experienced Head of Brass discusses his experiences of ensemble playing and motivation.
Teaching WCIT
This teacher discusses the pedagogy, content, challenges and solutions of whole class teaching.
Music and School Improvement
This experienced primary school Headteacher discusses the impact music has had on school improvement and attainment.
A Broad and Balanced Curriculum
This experienced secondary school headteacher discusses the need for music to be part of a breadth of experience for ...
Advice for NQT
This experienced teacher discusses her approach to communication with peripatetic staff in a busy department and offe...
Connecting Physically with Singing
In this Y8 classroom music lesson the teacher takes the class through a series of vocal warm up activities which conn...
Encouraging Student Involvement
This Head of Music discusses her 'open door' approach to the department.