We have just published a new resource to support students with writing their GCSE Music ‘free composition’. This 16-page booklet provides prompts, structured planning areas to complete and detailed guidance on rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, instrumentation and developing ideas, plus a 5-page composing log to track progress from lesson to lesson.
What does the booklet include?
The GCSE Music ‘free composition’ booklet can be downloaded and printed (colour or black & white) for GCSE Music students. It includes:
- Planning page with guidance on writing a brief
- Rhythm: writing a rhythm and ostinato
- Harmony & tonality: writing a chord sequence, including cadences + changing key
- Melody: practical approaches for melody-writing
- Instrumentation: considerations for choosing instruments & voices
- Developing ideas: 20 ways to develop initial musical ideas
- Composing log: structured blank pages for students to complete as they work through their composition
How do I download the booklet?
The GCSE Music Free Composition resource is available to purchase as an individual product or it is included in our popular Teacher Access Plan.
