Key Learning Objectives: To understand that the 1st beat of the bar is the ‘strong’ beat. To further consolidate understanding of duration (pulse) using kinaesthetic learning to internalise Starter activity: Select an activity from the Rhythm Starter Bank. Main activity: Recap the definition of ‘pulse’ from lesson one, playing a different 4/4 track from the […]
Category: Year 3
Year 3, Unit 2: Junk Percussion – Lesson 1
Key Learning Objectives: To understand that pulse is a regular beat in music. To develop understanding of pulse using kinaesthetic learning. Starter activity: Select an activity from the Rhythm Starter Bank. Main activity: Introduce the concept of the pulse, playing either ‘Mmmbop’ or ‘Oye Como Va’, both pieces of music in 4/4 time. March around the […]
Year 3, Unit 1: Air – Lesson 6
Key Learning Objective: To perform and evaluate and complete the Hot Air Balloon composition. Additional Learning Objective: To sing expressively. Starter activity: Rehearse then perform Part one of the ‘Hot Air Balloon song’ with expression. Main activity: Brief rehearsal time with original scores, with a view to performing the final compositions. Plenary: Listen to the final performances […]
Year 3, Unit 1: Air – Lesson 5
Key Learning Objective: To complete composing the soundscape and notate on graphic score. Additional Learning Objective: To choose a location and represent it through notated symbols and with a particular dynamic. Starter activity: Revisit ‘Hot Air Balloon song’, focusing on the direction of the melody. Does it move in steps or leaps? Main activity: Recap […]
Year 3, Unit 1: Air – Lesson 3
Key Learning Objectives: To create a soundscape with an identifiable structure. Starter activity: One group to perform their soundscape from the previous lesson. Response to ask why certain aspects of the performance are not the same as the previous lessons performance. Main activity: Introduce the concept of notation, using the idea of a graphic score to […]
Year 3, Unit 1: Air – Lesson 2
Key Learning Objectives: To create a soundscape with an identifiable structure. Starter activity: Introduction to the concept of structure, demonstrating its importance through the scenario of a telephone call. Main activity: Create a whole class soundscape of a hot air balloon taking off. Each group to be designated one section of the soundscape structure. Plenary: Performance opportunity, groups […]
Year 3, Unit 1: Air – Lesson 1
Key Learning Objective: To explore and understand timbre. Additional Learning Objective: To contribute to creating a soundscape of a hot air balloon preparing to take flight and lifting off the ground. Starter activity: Explore the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, listen to Lin Marsh’s ‘Hot Air Balloon Song’, learning part one of the refrain. Main activity: Create a whole […]