Video library

4:62

Developing Musical Context

Specialist instrumental teachers demonstrate detailed knowledge of the instrument they play.

2:62

Training the Ear

In this advanced trumpet lesson, the teacher uses a technique of matching the pitch, before professing to harmonising...

3:42

Developing Accurate Buzzing

In this advanced trumpet lesson, the teacher takes the student through a warm up which will be later linked to the ma...

2:04

Preparing the Breath

In this advanced trumpet lesson, the teacher takes the student through a warm up which will be later linked to the ma...

4:95

Assessing a Creative Process

The current lead Ofsted HMI for Music, Robin Hammerton writes: "Firstly, pupils’ progress in creating and understandi...

1:65

Y6 Brass Performance

This brass group was introduced to the beginning of Swing Low Sweet Chariot.

2:74

The Singing Starter

The voice is the most portable instrument we have.

2:65

We Have Begun

In this Year 6 brass group lesson, it is possible to observe the conditioning of the group.

0:9

Part Playing 2

The outcomes of simple part playing. Rounds are an excellent way to first introduce this to students.

2:06

Part playing 1

In this group brass lesson the teacher introduces Frere Jacques in stages.

1:8

Introducing New Pieces

Group teaching offers a excellent opportunity to contextualise learning.

2:43

Stages to Learning

In this group brass lesson the teacher uses a backing track on a repeated cycle to stage the preparation for performa...

2:99

Clear Instructions

Working with larger groups can unveil some simple problems in the pedagogy of how to approach giving instructions.

3:16

Extended Rhythm game

See Rhythm Game for the first stage of this learning game. In this short clip the teacher extends the level of challe...

1:57

Rhythm Game

This Rhythm game is an excellent assessment for learning tool. The teacher can see visually if the class are beginnin...

1:47

Understanding Duration

This teacher questions the class on note lengths relative to the piece they have just played.

2:02

Stages - Listen Sing Play

Often in whole class teaching, we are required to teach with a more staged approach than we would in small group less...

1:89

Contextual Learning

Whole class lessons provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn the context of pieces they will begin to l...

3:52

Creative Singing

Singing in whole class teaching offers everyone the chance to engage in the lesson.

2:56

Breathing Warm Up

This teacher has instilled breathing as a fundamental part of every lesson.

1:25

Whole Class Set Up: Guitar

Whole class teaching is a partnership between the school and the visiting music teachers.

1:83 In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G.

Embouchure and Range

In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G. There is a focus on posture and breathing as key components...

1:3

Connecting Breathing

In this euphonium lesson the teacher encourages the students to 'feel' what happens when they breathe correctly. Help...

1:05

Valve Technique

In this euphonium lesson the teacher takes some time to ensure that the students play with good valve technique from ...

3:42 In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple demonstration to model the sound for students.

Modelling Sound

In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple demonstration to model the sound for students. Encouragement and mod...