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Song based on So and Mi (Minor 3rd interval)
Official classification: Pieces, Voice, Wider opps, Resource Packs, Lambeth Music Service, Musitrax
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A simple first piece: students play pizzicato on open G and open D strings. The
piece is played twice through.
Notes used: G, D
Key: G major
Learning points: stave
bass clef
time signature 4/4
notes G, D
crotchet/crotchet rest
double bar
pizz.
Official classification: Cello, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on E, with two-bar rests between
each phrase. Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the same
students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can
ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are
just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s
fingering/embouchure/posture is correct It also introduces students to the idea of
listening to the accompaniment while they are playing. Ask them which version
they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: E
Key: Fast rock version – concert Bb major
Slow jazz version – concert G major
Learning points: stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
note E
crotchet/crotchet rest
whole bar rest
double bar
tempo/style indication
Official classification: Pieces, Bb Clarinet, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on E, with two-bar rests between
each phrase. Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the same
students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can
ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are
just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s
fingering/embouchure/posture is correct It also introduces students to the idea of
listening to the accompaniment while they are playing. Ask them which version
they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: E
Key: Fast rock version – concert Bb major
Slow jazz version – concert G major
Learning points: stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
note E
crotchet/crotchet rest
whole bar rest
double bar
tempo/style indication
Official classification: Eb Clarinet, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on B, with two-bar rests between
each phrase. Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the same
students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can
ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are
just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s
fingering/embouchure/posture is correct It also introduces students to the idea of
listening to the accompaniment while they are playing. Ask them which version
they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Key
Fast rock version: G major
Slow jazz version: E major
Learning points
stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
note B
crotchet/crotchet rest
whole bar rest
double bar
tempo/style indication
Official classification: Fife, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on B, with two-bar rests between
each phrase. Two dierent accompaniment versions are provided for the same
students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can
ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are
just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s
ngering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of
listening to the accompaniment while they are playing. Ask them which version
they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: B
Key: Fast rock version – G major
Slow jazz version – E major
Learning points: stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
note B
crotchet/crotchet rest
whole bar rest
double bar
tempo/style indication
Official classification: Flute Family, Flute, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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An easy 12-bar blues using only the notes A and B. Ask students to invent an
alternative last line of lyrics (it must rhyme with blues/news) for further repetitions,
eg He’s been on a cruise etc.
Notes used: A, B
Key: A minor
Time signature: 4/4
Note values: minim, crotchet
Rest values: minim rest, crotchet rest
Official classification: Recorder Family, Soprano/descant, Pieces, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on C, with two-bar rests between each phrase.
Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s fingering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of listening to the accompaniment while they are playing.
Ask them which version they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: C
Key: Fast rock version – concert Bb major, Slow jazz version – concert Eb major
Learning points: stave, treble clef, time signature 4/4, note E, crotchet/crotchet rest, whole bar rest, double bar, tempo/style indication
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on G, with two-bar rests between each phrase.
Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s fingering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of listening to the accompaniment while they are playing.
Ask them which version they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: G
Key: Fast rock version – concert Db major, Slow jazz version – concert Bb major
Learning points: stave, treble clef, time signature 4/4, note E, crotchet/crotchet rest, whole bar rest, double bar, tempo/style indication
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
Two simple starters: students play repeated crotchets on C, with two-bar rests
between each phrase. Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this:
you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling
they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s
ngering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of
listening to the accompaniment while they are playing. Ask them which version
they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: C
Key:
Fast rock version – concert Bb major
Slow jazz version – concert Eb major
Learning points: stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
note E
crotchet/crotchet rest
whole bar rest
double bar
tempo/style indication
Official classification: Trumpet, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
Two simple starters: students play repeated crotchets on G, with two-bar rests
between each phrase. Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this:
you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling
they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s
ngering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of
listening to the accompaniment while they are playing. Ask them which version
they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: G/C
Key:
Fast rock version – concert Db major
Slow jazz version – concert Bb major
Learning points: stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
note E
crotchet/crotchet rest
whole bar rest
double bar
tempo/style indication
Official classification: Trumpet, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Song to introduce the open string notes of the Ukulele GCEA.
Official classification: Ukulele, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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A simple first piece: students play pizzicato on open G and open D strings. The
piece is played twice through.
Notes used: G, D
Key: G major
Learning points: stave
treble clef
time signature 4/4
notes G, D
crotchet/crotchet rest
double bar
pizz.
Official classification: Violin, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
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Official classification: Clarinet Family, Flute Family, Flute, Mixed Woodwind, Wider opps, Resource Packs