Keeping the pulse
Children explore keeping the pulse together through music and movement, by exploring their favourite things.
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*NEW* Keeping the pulse (Theme: My favourite things)
Please note
In this new unit, children explore keeping the pulse together through music and movement, by exploring their favourite things. The Archived unit: Pulse and rhythm (Theme: All about me) will no longer be updated. Please see our Music: Long-term plan for more information about recent updates to our scheme and how they may affect your school.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Clap the rhythm of their name in time to the pulse.
- Sway or tap in time to the pulse.
- Sing a rhythm in time with the pulse.
- Copy rhythms based on word patterns using an instrument.
- Keep the pulse while playing a rhythm on an instrument.
- Follow instructions during a performance.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Lesson 1: Finding the pulse
- To demonstrate an understanding of pulse using parts of the body.
Lesson 2: Singing a sound pattern
- To keep a pulse and show a sound pattern using bodies and voices.
Lesson 3: Using a thinking voice
- To explore using a thinking voice to show the pulse.
Lesson 4: Reading sound patterns
- To play short rhythms in time with the pulse.
Lesson 5: Practice makes perfect
- To demonstrate an understanding of pulse through performance.
Key skills
Key knowledge
Related content
Resources
Unit resources
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
Physical education.