How to make a beat

Excellent clip that illustrating the concept of building up layers of rhythm, harmony and melodic riffs using sampling and effects to accompany a song or rap, using drums, bass, keys and flute sample. From Fortknight Productions http://www.myspace.com/fortknightproductions

KS2/3 idea - a superb resource to support a sampling and sequencing session. Play this to pupils and set them the task of producing their own variation using a beat, bassline, keys (Cm chord shown) and melodic line sample (such as flute in example).

Official classification: Loops & Samples Video Curriculum support Hip hop Charanga

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Brass Lesson 2 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Lipps Inc - Funkytown

1980s disco hit and 'one-hit wonder' this song has appeared many times since, featuring in films such as Shrek 2 and History of the World, Part 1 also covered by Pseudo Echo in '86 and Alvin & the Chipmunks in 2007.

Official classification: 1980s Audio United States Curriculum support Funky Disco

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Vivaldi - Autumn (II Adagio)

Second movement of Concerto No. 3 in F major from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 293, "L'autunno" (Autumn)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Todo Mundo Tem Um Pouco - Titulares Do Ritmo

Traditional folkloric Coco from Brazil. Recommended listening to support Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work.

Official classification: World Music Examples Audio Folk Brazil Latin America Curriculum support

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80. Au Clair de la lune (tuba)

A traditional piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Arranged by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

98. C sharp (trumpet/cornet)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner trumpet/cornet, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Trumpet Pieces Cornet

Notes: C#

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Eminem - We Made You

2009 hit by American hip hop musician Eminem, includes samples from "Hot Summer Nights" by Walter Egan.

Official classification: 2000s Popular Songs Audio Rap United States Curriculum support Hip hop

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92. G flat and A flat (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Gb, Ab

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Brass Lesson 4 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Resource type: This is a Slides resource.

102. Dotty's march (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, F, G, A, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Brass Lesson 6 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Resource type: This is a Slides resource.

57. Four fingers and a thumb (baritone/euphonium)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner baritone/euphonium, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Euphonium Pieces Lancashire Music Service SMILE

Notes: E, F, G

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Brass Lesson 1 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Resource type: This is a Slides resource.

96. G whizz (trumpet/cornet)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner trumpet/cornet, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Trumpet Pieces Cornet

Notes: C, D, E, F#, G

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Bobby McFerrin - Dont Worry Be Happy

Released in September 1988, this became the first a cappella song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The "instruments" are entirely overdubbed voice parts and other sounds made by McFerrin, using no instruments at all.

Official classification: 1980s Jazz Popular Songs Audio Jazz Vocal Percussion Vocalising United States Curriculum support reggae A Capella

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

97. Half a dozen (trumpet/cornet)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner trumpet/cornet, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Trumpet Pieces Cornet

Notes: D, E, F#, G

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Brasil - Capoeira Show

Capoeira is a globally popular martial art that comes from Brasil. Like coco it is a member of the family that’s known as Brasilian circle dances.
Recommended viewing to support Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work.

Official classification: Dance World Music Examples Video Brazil Dance Rhythms Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is a Video resource.

Brass Lesson 7 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Londonbeat - I've Been Thinking About You

1990 hit for US R&B and Dance group that made number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1991.

Official classification: 1990s Audio Pop United States Curriculum support Dance

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89. D flat and E flat (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Db, Eb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

101. Dotty's song (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

79. Quick E flat jog (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

105. Playing in 6/8 (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Flanagan & Allen - Run Rabbit Run

Written for Noel Gay's show 'The Little Dog Laughed' which opened on 11 October 1939, this was a popular song during World War II, especially after Flanagan and Allen changed the lyrics to poke fun at the Germans (eg. Run Adolf, Run Adolf, Run, Run, Run........)

Official classification: 1900-1949 Audio Pop World War II Curriculum support

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Calvin Harris - Im Not Alone

UK Number one dance hit in 2009 for the Scottish DJ and Producer.

Official classification: 2000s Dance Popular Songs Audio Scotland Curriculum support Dance

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MIA Sunshowers

"Sunshowers" is the 2004 second single from M.I.A.'s critically acclaimed album Arular.

M.I.A. who did the music for the Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire, draws on traditions from all round the world in her work and so this example, recommended listening for the Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work, illustrates that this approach can be both artistically and commercially very successful.

Official classification: 2000s Popular Songs World Music Examples Video Electronica Rap United Kingdom Curriculum support reggae

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Resource type: This is a Video resource.

91. G flat (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Gb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

95. F sharp (trumpet/cornet)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner trumpet/cornet, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Trumpet Pieces Cornet

Notes: F#

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

93. Steady on (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Coco Quebra Pedra - Pernambuco

Live performance example of Brazilian Coco to support Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work.

The name "Coco" comes from the Brazilian word for head, "cabeça," because song lyrics are often improvised. Coco is often performed with a repetitive musical beat and call and response singing reminsiscent of Capoeira music. The music is commonly performed at traditional parties in the northeast, such as weekend street parties and Carnival.

Official classification: World Music Examples Video Folk Brazil Latin America Curriculum support Dance

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Resource type: This is a Video resource.

104. Twists and turns (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

78. Clap and count (tuba

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

85. Raindrops (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Jack Johnson - The 3 Rs

Reduce, reuse, recycle. This song from 2006 soundtrack to the film Curious George is a clear message for positive action to protect the environment.

Official classification: 2000s Film & Animation Popular Songs Audio Rock United States Curriculum support The Environment

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114. Mid-summer frolic (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

103. On the canal (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, D, F, G, A, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

113. What a merry dance (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, D, F, G, A, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Brass Lesson 5 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Resource type: This is a Slides resource.

107. Tune in 6/8 (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

98. E natural (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: E

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Vivaldi - Autumn (III Allegro)

Third movement of Concerto No. 3 in F major from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 293, "L'autunno" (Autumn)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

Linkin Park - What I've Done

Unofficially known as "The Transformers Song" due to its inclusion in the 2007 film, What I've Done hit the top of the US Billboard Rock 100 in the Summer 07.

Official classification: 2000s Film & Animation Audio Rock United States Curriculum support

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Anne Shelton - Lay Your Down your Arms

Shelton's number 1 selling version of the popular 1956 song, with a clear military theme. Shelton was well known as a singer who entertained troops during WW2, particularly as the original singer of Lili Marlene.

Official classification: 1950s Popular Songs Audio Pop Curriculum support

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57. Four fingers and a thumb (french horn)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner French horn, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces French Horn Lancashire Music Service SMILE

Notes: E, F, G

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

57. Four fingers and a thumb (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner tuba, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service SMILE

Notes: G, A, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Eternal - Oh Baby I

Released in 1994 and the fifth single to be released from their debut album Always & Forever, this single spent 7 weeks in the UK Top 20, peaking at number 4.

Official classification: 1990s Popular Songs Audio R&B United Kingdom Curriculum support

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82. School bell dash (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Vivaldi - Winter (III Allegro)

Third movement of Concerto No. 4 in F minor from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

110. Girls and boys come out to play (tuba)

A traditional piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Arranged by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Flanagan & Allen - Underneath the Arches

One of the most famous songs of the duo Flanagan and Allen. Bud Flanagan said that he wrote the song in Derby in 1927, it refers to the arches of Friar Gate railway bridge and to the homeless men who slept there during the Great Depression.
Excellent example of popular music from the WW2 era.

Official classification: 1900-1949 Audio Pop World War II Curriculum support

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90. Skating (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Vivaldi - Summer (II Adagio)

Second Movement of Concerto No. 2 in G minor from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer).

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

116. Tiny faces (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, D, Db, Eb, F, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

95. A natural (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: A

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Vivaldi - Autumn (I Allegro)

First movement of Concerto No. 3 in F major from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 293, "L'autunno" (Autumn)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Faith No More - Evidence

The third and final single from their fifth studio album, King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime, is heavily jazz influenced, a departure in style from their previous alternative, funk and hard rock material.

Official classification: 1990s Popular Songs Audio Jazz United States Curriculum support Funky

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99. Slow boat to Burscough (trumpet/cornet)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner trumpet/cornet, composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Trumpet Pieces Cornet

Notes: C#, D, E, F#

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Brass Lesson 3 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Resource type: This is a Slides resource.

83. Indian sunset (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

88. D flat (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Db

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Carleen Anderson - True Spirit

1994 solo single by the American Soul singer who also goes by the name Mardou Fox and has sung lead vocals for bands such as The Brand New Heavies and Incognito along with collaboration projects with artists such as Paul Weller and Jazzamatazz.

Official classification: 1990s Popular Songs Audio Pop Curriculum support Funky

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

81. Three and six (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz

Also known as "The Politician", this is an a cappella song sung recorded in 1970, days before Joplin died and appearing on the 1971 album Pearl, the song is a critical social commentary on how people relate happiness to money and material possessions, a great example for a songwriting theme and for a capella singing, the song has also been used on adverts for... guess who?!

Official classification: Singing 1970s Advertisements Popular Songs Audio Country Pop Female Curriculum support A Capella

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All Saints - Pure Shores

Written for the film The Beach and produced by William Orbit, Pure Shores was released in 2000, hitting number 1 and going Platinum with over 720,000 copies sold.

Official classification: 2000s Film & Animation Popular Songs Audio Electronica Pop Curriculum support

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Vivaldi - Summer (I Allegro non molto)

First movement of Concerto No. 2 in G minor frm The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer).

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

84. Oranges and lemons (tuba)

A traditional piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Arranged by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

115. Funky (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, D, E, Eb, G, G#, A

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

109. Skipping song (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Vivaldi - Winter (II Largo)

Second Movement of Concerto No. 4 in F minor from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

Brass Lesson 8 Bb

Interactive teaching presentation to support Wider Opportunities Brass Scheme of Work, from Gloucestershire Music Service

Official classification: Interactive Activities Curriculum support Gloucestershire Music Service' Slides

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Resource type: This is a Slides resource.

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

1996 Dance Remix of 1970 single that makes an environmental statement (from the lyrics "Paved paradise to put up a parking lot" and "don't know what you've got til it's gone").

Official classification: 1970s 1990s Popular Songs Audio Pop United States Curriculum support Dance The Environment

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Vivaldi - Spring (II Largo)

Second movement from The Four Seasons Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "La primavera" (Spring)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

112. Village green (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

86. Mournful waltz (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (Part One)

4min version. Suggested listening as example of quiet music at the beginning on www.m4t.org (for KS1) featuring perhaps one of the best known piano/keyboard riffs.

Official classification: 1970s Audio Electronica

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108. Slow tune in 6/8 (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: F, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Lesson 15, exercise 5 (drum kit)

An exercise from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner drum kit by John Griffiths.

Official classification: Drums Pieces Lancashire Music Service

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Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Offspring - Gotta Get Away

Third single from their breakthrough album Smash, this grunge rock track released in 1995 peaked at number 6 in the US billboard chart.

Official classification: 1990s Popular Songs Audio Rock Curriculum support

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

Carleen Anderson - Let It Last

1995 solo single by the American Soul singer who also goes by the name Mardou Fox and has sung lead vocals for bands such as The Brand New Heavies and Incognito along with collaboration projects with artists such as Paul Weller and Jazzamatazz.

Official classification: 1990s Popular Songs Audio Pop Curriculum support Funky

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

Pernambuco - Peter Kreuder

Brazilian Coco influenced music in a light classical/choro style featuring piano, guitar and percussion.

Recommended listening to support Somerset Music Brazilian Coco Scheme of Work.

Official classification: World Music Examples Audio Latin Brazil Latin America Curriculum support Dance

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The Women of Ireland - The Chieftains

The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish folk music group founded in 1962 and this is their version of a classic Irish rebel music song that honours the memory of the women dedicated to Ireland, specifically the Irish nationalist movement.

Recommended listening to support the Somerset Music Coco Scheme of work as it illustrates the capacity of reworked traditional pieces to be very successful commercially.

Official classification: 1960s Folk Songs World Music Examples Audio Folk Ireland Curriculum support

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111. Little Miss Muffett (tuba)

A traditional piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Arranged by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

96. G whizz (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Moloko - The Time Is Now

2000 single by the British electronic-pop group Moloko. It first appeared on Moloko's third album, Things to Make and Do.
Known for it's catchy Bass riff.

Official classification: Riffs 2000s Popular Songs Audio Electronica Pop United Kingdom Curriculum support Dance

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Resource type: This is an Audio resource.

97. Half a dozen (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: F, G, A, Bb

Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.

Maria McKee - Show Me Heaven

Classic Rock Ballad recorded by McKee for the soundtrack to the movie Days of Thunder in 1990 and became a UK number 1 hit single in the same year.

Official classification: 1990s Film & Animation Popular Songs Audio Rock United States Curriculum support

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Deep Purple - Black Night

Hard rock original single by the British band, first released as a single in June 1970, reissued in 1980 and again in 1995. To this day it remains Deep Purple's highest charting UK single. Features riff played by electric guitar, bass and keyboard.

Official classification: Riffs 1970s 1980s 1990s Popular Songs Audio Rock United Kingdom Curriculum support Unit 10. Hooks and riffs Heavy Metal

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Vivaldi - Summer (III Presto)

Third movement of Concerto No. 2 from The Four Seasons in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer).

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Cacimba Nova - Mestre Ambrosio

An example of music Hiphop/folk fusion music influenced by Brazilian Coco traditions.
Recommended listening for Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work.

Official classification: 1990s World Music Examples Audio Folk Brazil Fusion Curriculum support Hip hop

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Lesson 16, exercise 3 (drum kit)

An exercise from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for beginner drum kit by John Griffiths.

Official classification: Drums Pieces Lancashire Music Service

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Um Coco - Zuco 103

2000 Drum n Bass track by Dutch musical ensemble Zuco 103 who play music chiefly in the styles of the music of Brazil.

Recommended listening to support Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work.

Official classification: 2000s World Music Examples Audio Electronica Brazil Netherlands Curriculum support Dance

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94. Hoe down flats (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: Db, Gb

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Vivaldi - Winter (I Allegro non molto)

First movement of Concerto No. 4 in F minor from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in the background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings created are to the seasons and associated weather.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby

1990 hit for Robert Van Winkle AKA Vanilla Ice, using the sampled bassline of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie.

Official classification: 1990s Audio Rap United States Curriculum support Hip hop

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Vivaldi - Spring (III Allegro)

Third movement from the first piece from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Op 8 no 1.

KS1/2 idea - provide pupils with a large piece of paper divided into four sections and playing Vivaldi's music in background, ask pupils to paint or draw a picture, depicting the textures they hear. Subsequently, review and discuss how appropriate the music and drawings creative are to the seasons.

Official classification: Concerto The Baroque Era Classical Pieces Audio Weather Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio Italy Programme Music Curriculum support

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The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

Second single by British duo from their debut studio album We Started Nothing. Released in May 2008 and spent a week at number one of the UK Singles Chart.

Recommended listening for Somerset Music Brazilian Coco Scheme of Work - the main drum rhythm is both played and sounds very similar to the coco alfaia rhythm.

Official classification: 2000s Video Electronica Rock United Kingdom Curriculum support Somerset Music

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87. Picnic in the park (tuba)

An original piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for tuba. Composed by Keith Sagar.

Official classification: Pieces Tuba Lancashire Music Service

Notes: C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

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Gyorgy Ligeti - Atmospheres

Written in 1961 and used in Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, Atmosphères is a piece for full orchestra, Ligeti's intention was that listeners would become lost in the depth of the texture and tone and become completely oblivious to the passage of time.

Official classification: Sound Organisation Space 1960s Audio Romania Curriculum support

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Elton John - Rocket Man

1972 single composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin all about an astronaut. Ideal for listening as example for space theme, particularly in KS2, along with Bowie's Space Oddity.

Official classification: Space 1970s Popular Songs Audio Pop United Kingdom Curriculum support

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