Pitch
Learning how to identify high and low notes and to compose a simple tune to represent a superhero.
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*NEW* Pitch (Theme: Superheroes)
Important note
This new unit helps the children learn how to identify high and low notes and to compose a simple tune to represent a superhero. The Archived unit: Pitch and tempo (Theme: Superheroes) 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:
- Identify high and low notes.
- Perform high and low notes.
- Create and perform a two-note and three-note pattern.
- Identify and perform changes in tempo.
- Contribute musical ideas and cooperate within a group.
- Prepare and perform a musical piece.
- Demonstrate a musical understanding of tempo and pitch.
- Participate in discussions about pitch and tempo.
- Offer feedback to groups on their performance.
- Follow instructions during a performance.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Lesson 1: Recognising sounds
- To identify high- and low-pitched sounds.
Lesson 2: Pitch patterns
- To explore pitch by creating two-pitch patterns.
Lesson 3: Changing tempo
- To demonstrate tempo changes.
Lesson 4: Superhero theme tune
- To create a superhero theme tune with a variety in tempo and pitch.
Lesson 5: Final performance
- To perform a piece of superhero music showing a change of pitch and tempo.
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