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Today’s tip is for those covering song structure with students. Mr. Morley, a teacher, has created a Taylor Swift parody illustrating song structure. His clever lyrics describe each section as it unfolds.

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I was recently interviewed by Patrick Johns on the musicteachers.org podcast to talk about Rhythmstix, please listen to the interview below.

Stuck revising? This series of videos will help get you back on track.

This video will take you through the process of creating an assignment for your class. This can be used in lessons or for homework so that your children have a visual reminder of what is needed. You will learn how to create an assignment for a particular year group along with embedding YouTube videos and attaching media.

Here are a few ideas as to how you can create cross-curricular learning in Music using the BBC Sound Effects resource. Don’t forget to watch our video on BBC Sound Effects, otherwise, this resource isn’t likely to make sense.

This great site from the BBC enables you to legally source all of your sound effects for use in school projects and performances. The built-in mixer allows you to mix and manipulate sounds using various built-in tools to alter the volume of tracks, loop, cut, and delay your chosen sounds.

Rhythmstix has been using this flexible tool in schools to source original loops for BandLab and other DAWS.

A short video on getting started with creating a new login for BandLab For Education. Remember to search for BandLab For Education as there are two versions of the software

This body percussion builds on the last in terms of complexity. Your children will learn to play rhythms on the offbeat and clap triplets.

Let’s Get Creative – Rhythmstix Music 2021

A simple body percussion video to support your pupils with playing to the beat and counting rests.