Music is a vast subject area with many varied levels and forms of study. Most children will experience some music learning during their time at school, with some progressing to study GCSE and A Level or the equivalent. Some children will learn to play an instrument either at school or from home. And most children and young people grow up listening to and developing their own music preferences.

The resources here reflect music learning at school and informal music learning at home. There are a host of resources from some fantastic organisations such as the Royal College of Music and the Royal Opera House. There is also information included on Instruments; Composers; Music Teachers; and Types of Music. In addition, have a look at www.music-education.co.uk which has a vast array of music resources for primary and home schooling.

Information

All the musical instruments of the world

www.allthemusicalinstrumentsoftheworld.com

Musical instruments shown in A–Z order with a colour picture. It offers the option to view an image of all the instruments being played or to view all the instruments by classification. A gem of a resource.

Lyrics A–Z

www.azlyrics.com

Search by the artist/band name or song title for full lyrics of hundreds of songs. Fantastic.

Learning resources and activities

British Library: teaching resources: music

www.bl.uk/teaching-resources?teachingsubjects=music

This has downloadable teaching resources from the British Library for A Level music students. They are linked to online resources.

GCSE music resource pack

www.beatlesstory.com/teacher-resources

This resource pack focuses on GCSE music in accordance with the AQA specification. It supports teachers, parents and pupils in their exploration of the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Scroll though the list of resources and select GCSE Music Resource Pack.

Music resources

www.musicteachers.co.uk/resources

This has downloadable classroom and teaching materials for children and young people. Select resources for Ages 4+; Ages 14+; or Ages 16+. Relevant topics are covered with age groups and include Understanding Simple Rhythmic Notation through to Composition and Musicology and many more. There is also a General section that includes aural tests by grades along with downloadable manuscript paper templates. It has an excellent E-Zone, which has extensive music theory HD Video Tutorials and downloadable PDF worksheets.