Chords to Melody
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
2w ago
There are so many different ways to approach composing a melody. Sometimes we generate ideas using an instrument, or we come up with a chord progression and improvise over the top. For some students, they need a structure to start with, and they can then create a melody more easily. This scaffolded approach will help […] The post Chords to Melody appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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100 days to go
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
1M ago
There are roughly 100 days to go before the GCSE and A-Level music exams for 2024. To be honest, the exact number of days isn’t the point, this blog is all about what we can do in the lead up to the exam. If you speak to my students you will find out that I […] The post 100 days to go appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Why Positivity?
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
3M ago
My general approach to my work is to be positive. However as I am increasingly aware, such positivity is often not popular, and can bring into question whether I am aware of the realities. I am of course aware of the realities and I am aware that positivity can sometimes become unhelpful and even “toxic”. […] The post Why Positivity? appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Quick Tips for Week One
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
7M ago
We are all heading back to school and I thought I would give you some quick tips for week one. As you reopen your music department you want to make sure that it is full of students, learning and life! Week one is a crucial time to engage with students, reinvent ideas and relaunch your […] The post Quick Tips for Week One appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Things you are allowed to feel
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
7M ago
As we face another academic year there are several things you are allowed to feel. I write this blog from my own perspective, sharing my own thoughts and feelings ahead of September. It has been a great summer and I feel relaxed, recharged and almost ready to go. But I have the same feelings I […] The post Things you are allowed to feel appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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The time has come
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
8M ago
In this Sound Advice for Soundtrap blog I want to explore the new time signatures that are now available in Soundtrap. It has for a while been just 4/4 and 3/4, but now we have the addition of a number of new metres. It is true to say that it is about time this happened! […] The post The time has come appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Six Simple Summer Savers
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
8M ago
It’s the summer and as teachers we have six weeks to enjoy. I advocate lots of walks, loads of food and bucket loads of relaxation. I don’t think we need to work too hard and I certainly think we need to recharge. But I hope these six simple summer savers will help you save time […] The post Six Simple Summer Savers appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Music GCSE Set Work – Samba Em Prelúdio
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
11M ago
Samba Em Prelúdio by Esperanza Spalding is the eighth and final set work in this blog series. This Edexcel GCSE Music set work is part of the “Fusion Area of Study”. If you haven’t read my previous blogs then please do have a look at those. I am going to use my 5W’s approach when analysing this set work. Full details of […] The post Music GCSE Set Work – Samba Em Prelúdio appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Mastering A-Level Music
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
11M ago
Mastering A-Level Music is surely a goal for all our students. But at times it can be hard to know where to turn for support, resources and ideas. Imagine if there was a website, created by an examiner and music expert that would provide a complete resource for Edexcel A-Level Music. Well that is now […] The post Mastering A-Level Music appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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Creative Curiosity Cloud
Manwaring Music
by jamesmanwaring
1y ago
Creative Curiosity Cloud is a blog for those of you who want to make your students more creative, more curious and keep their head in the clouds. I want to share my thoughts on how we can nurture creativity and give our students the space to create, listen, perform and respond. But instead of just […] The post Creative Curiosity Cloud appeared first on Manwaring Music Education Blog ..read more
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