pBuzz Classroom Resources
Whether you are already using pBuzz in the elementary classroom or you're just learning about our beginner instrument, there are resources to support you. Find sheet music, planning materials, video guides, backing tracks, and more.
You can also find out more about our publication with Hal Leonard and Warwick Music, The pBuzz Journey.
See pBuzz in action in UK classrooms.
Teacher Conversations about pBuzz
Across the United States and around the world, the pBuzz elementary instrument helps students explore and create more musical experiences with long-term value. The teachers who created the pBuzz Journey method book discuss how teaching with pBuzz helps students learn important music education skills as they expand on their lifetime music journeys. Incorporating lessons in the basics of music, students learn pitch control and develop endurance. pBuzz makes learning more accessible for all by engaging simple gross motor skills. Learn more about how you can create a dynamic culture of music-makers in your classroom directly from the experts in this roundtable of music educators.
pBuzz Classroom Music
If you are an educator looking for free pBuzz backing tracks and sheet music, you've come to the right place.
- 14 easy Colour coded pBuzz Tunes PDF
- I Feel Good (Sheet Music, down 4 steps) by Melanie A. Hilden, Music Department Coordinator, Colegio Menor -San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador PDF
- Backing Tracks to pBuzz Tunes: I Feel Good mp3
- Backing Tracks to pBuzz Tunes: Incy Wincy Spider mp3
- Backing Tracks to pBuzz Tunes: Mary Had a Little Lamb mp3
- Backing Tracks to pBuzz Tunes: Ode to Joy mp3
- Backing Tracks to pBuzz Tunes: When the Saints mp3
The Basics of Teaching pBuzz
pBuzz is an easy instrument to learn and to teach. It also opens up many doors for music learning no matter what musical directions your students choose in the future.
However, some general music teachers have concerns about teaching pBuzz because they haven't played a brass instrument since college. If you are one of those teachers, this video series from Keith Dye will give you the confidence you need to teach pBuzz! Check out the first video or click the button below to access the YouTube playlist.
Episode One of The Basics of Teaching pBuzz by Keith Dye.
Learn to Play pBuzz Guides
Educators can find a wide variety of guides for getting the most from pBuzz, including free video guides and printed and digital materials available for purchase.- Learn to play pBuzz (Teacher Handbook) lesson plans to support interactive PowerPoint for the primary classroom by Martin Yates PDF
- Learn to play pBuzz interactive Powerpoint with backing tracks for the primary classroom by Martin Yates Powerpoint
- How to Make a Buzz: Video Series Video Series
- Are You Ready? - pBuzz Charlton (purchase) Publication
- Learn to Play - Yates (purchase) Publication
How to Make a Buzz: Video Series.
pBuzz with Ensemble Music
Want to get your pBuzz beginners to play with the rest of the band? You're in luck. We have a number of ensemble resources that include pBuzz parts so that everyone can join in the fun.
- Create a Buzz, a work composed for pBuzz and Brass Band - parts pdf
- Create a Buzz, a work composed for pBuzz and Brass Band - score pdf
- Yo, pBuzz, a work composed for pBuzz and Marching Band pdf folder
- Yo, pBuzz, a work composed for pBuzz and EASY Concert Band pdf folder, MP3
UK children perform Create a Buzz.
pBuzz Educational Session Planning
Need some pBuzz lesson planning inspiration? These free guides offer ideas for your next pBuzz session.- pBuzz: Four Session Plan PDF
- 10 Week pBuzz Program PDF
- pBuzz Karate PDF
- pBuzz projects with primary school children - overview Video
- pBuzz projects with primary school children Video
- Practical Activities for pBuzz PDF
Introducing the pBuzz into the General Music Classroom Webinar.