Listening Library
Thirty playlists to explore, each with a one-page printable sheet to guide your ears. Every playlist is on Spotify and Apple Music.
Each playlist holds ten pieces chosen to be varied, surprising and fun, with a good mix of composers and performers from around the world.
1. Pick a playlist
Choose a style that sounds interesting.
Choose a style that sounds interesting.
2. Listen
One or two pieces a week is plenty.
One or two pieces a week is plenty.
3. Use the sheet
Read the clue, then listen. Did you hear it?
Read the clue, then listen. Did you hear it?
4. Tell me
Bring your favourite to your next lesson.
Bring your favourite to your next lesson.
Piano & keys
PLAYLIST 13Piano PlaytimeFun pieces for pianists and pianists-to-be
SpotifyApple MusicPrintable sheet
Classical & orchestral
PLAYLIST 16Brass and Wind Band BlastTrumpets, tubas, clarinets and big noise
SpotifyApple MusicPrintable sheet
Stage & screen
Jazz, blues & soul
Pop, songs & the world
PLAYLIST 15Dance Rhythms of the WorldWaltz, tango, hoe-down and more
SpotifyApple MusicPrintable sheet