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The Harpsichord: The Grandparent of the Piano (Level 1 Explore Zone). Key Stage 2
Imagine a keyboard instrument that looks a little like a grand piano, but sounds very different!
That's the harpsichord.
What was it?
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Mar 294 min read


Tick-Tock! Mechanical vs. Digital Metronomes. Level 1 Explore Zone. Key Stage 2
It's a super important tool that helps you keep steady time when you are playing music. Think of it as a musical clock! It makes a regular 'tick' or 'click' sound at a speed that you choose. This speed is measured in BPM, which stands for Beats Per Minute.
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Mar 293 min read


Understanding Stage 1 'Stave Furniture'. A Reading Skill
Focus Skill: Stave Furniture Keywords: Stave, Bar, Barline, Clef, Time Signature. Skill - Reading Skill: Identification of foundational music symbols. Music is a language made up of symbols that tell musicians what to play and how to play it. For Key Stage 3 students, learning to read these symbols is an important step in understanding music. This post explains some of the most common music symbols you will encounter: the stave, bar, barline, treble clef, bass clef, and time
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Mar 224 min read


Achieve Zone: Consolidating Level One ~ Focus One Piano Skills
Welcome to the Achieve Zone! Building upon your success in the Find, Create, Grow, Explore, and Build Zones, this section focuses on solidif
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Mar 26, 20258 min read


Are You A Musical Detective?
As a musical detective, you'll be searching for hidden patterns in music. Here are some clues to help you:
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Mar 9, 20258 min read
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