Composing and Online Resources
Check your understanding
Quizizz
Utilise the search engine in this website to discover loads of pre-made quizzes from nearly all topics. This is a great way to check your musical understanding of things like history, the elements and notation terminology.
Bitesize Music Learning
BBC
This is THE website that will breakdown your GCSE Music Exam section by section. From Music Theory and Concertos Through Time, to Conventions of Pop, Film Music and more.
Loop based composing
Incredibox
Create you own loop based compositions here. Drag and drop parts into the field and play around with textures. Record and email yourself a copy.
Brush Up On Your Music Theory
musictheory.net
Take lessons and test yourself on everything from notation to key signatures. This is such a useful tool for securing your theory knowledge.
Revise for GCSE & A Level
Coltman's Podcasts
Take some time to enjoy podcasts created by our head of department, Mr Coltman. He has created a wealth of podcasts reviewing everything from Bhangra to Rock Anthems. This is a great to relax, learn and create yourself study guide of notes with examples.
Music History
Composer of the Month
Review and listen to music history through the lens of it's finest composers.
Notation-based Composing Software
Noteflight
This is a simpler version of Sibelius where pupils have the opportunity to create their own compositions using notation.
Get started making music!
learningmusic.ableton.com
Learn about how to create beats, melodies, chords, basslines and much more through a series of interactive music lessons.
