Bring the Noise

Classroom resources and teacher guides for music teaching in primary schools with children aged four to seven-year olds.

Play It!: Get started experimenting with music

Make Key Stage 1 music for the classroom for children aged four to seven-years-old with Bring The Noise music maker Play It!

Five reasons why everyone should have music in their lives
Most of us come across music pretty much every day, whether that be on the radio, TV or a busker on the street. But why is it so important?
Andy's Animal Raps
Early Years and Key Stage 1 music videos with songs performed by CBeebies presenter Andy Day about animals and different weathers.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7
National Pioneers
Early Years and KS1 National Pioneers series for teaching music to pupils 4 to 7-years-old.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7
Gareth Malone: Tips for teaching singing
Gareth Malone gives singing lessons for primary school pupils at Early Years and Key Stage 1.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7

Five songs in British Sign Language (BSL)
Sing and dance along to songs with your children.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7
SEND music teaching guides and tutorials
A series of short films demonstrating different techniques for teaching music activities to SEND pupils.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7
Teacher Techniques: Pupils with additional support needs
Lesson activities and tips for teaching music to young disabled learners.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7
Sonic Explorers
Explore and create different sounds and develop vocabulary for describing sound.
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EYFS / KS1 Music • Ages 4-7

Simple music Teacher Techniques for non-specialist teachers
Introductory music guides with tips for teachers of Early Years and Key Stage 1 pupils.
5 women who have made their career in music
The gender balance in music is in the headlines but how hard is to make a successful career in the music industry? Five women explain how they hit the top of their profession.
YolanDa's Band Jam
Early Years music videos of YolanDa's Band Jam series by the BBC Bring the Noise.
Thunder Jam
Music classroom resource where the Thunder Jam team explore different environments and their sounds with help from special guests.
5 musical ideas to try with children at home
Musical ideas to keep children occupied at home during self isolation.
10 reasons why music is good for the classroom
The benefits music can bring to primary school classrooms.
Found Sounds with YolanDa Brown
YolanDa Brown discovers how ordinary objects can be used to create a variety of sounds.
How to write a song with your children
Follow how to have your own music-making jam as a family activity with advice from Dame Evelyn Glennie and Omar Lye-Fook.
How do I teach music if I’m not a musician? - Live
A guide to teaching music at EYFS and Key Stage 1 for primary school teachers
Why music from our teens stays with us forever
How the soundtrack of our teenage years can spark the most vivid memories.