This Knowledge organiser is part of the Key Stage 1 for Music Year 1 unit: Pitch and tempo (Superheroes). This unit is a great way to introduce young children to pitch and tempo in a meaningful way. Learning how to identify high and low notes and to compose a simple tune, they explore some different instruments, as well as investigate how tempo changes help tell a story and make music more exciting

This Knowledge organiser summarises the main elements learnt in the unit, including concepts, themes, vocabulary and musical instruments. It explains the difference between tuned, untuned and percussion instruments, as well as vocabulary terms including ‘compose’ and ‘accelerando’. This knowledge organiser is suitable for printing on A4 and as posters for classroom display and can be used as a recap or refresher for the pupils at the end of a unit and school year. You can find other Knowledge organisers for Kapow Primary Music units here: Year 1 Knowledge organisers.

Knowledge organisers are visual summaries of the key vocabulary and facts for each unit. This resource complements the Key stage 1 Music Year 1 unit: Musical vocabulary (Under the sea). In this unit the children journey into the unknown and explore under the sea through music, movement, chanting and the playing of tuned percussion instrument. The lessons covers key musical concepts at Year 1 level and teaches children to experiment with timbre and dynamics to make their own piece of music about the underwater world.

This Knowledge organiser highlights the key facts, vocabulary and themes taught in the unit, including timbre, dynamics, structure, rhythm and texture. The document is suitable for printing on A4 and as posters for classroom display and can be used as a recap or refresher for the pupils at the end of a unit and school year. You can find other Knowledge organisers for Kapow Primary Music units here: Year 1 Knowledge organisers.